Falling asleep can be challenging when your thoughts are racing. The anxiety you experience can keep you tossing and turning, making it hard to sleep. A weighted blanket provides deep pressure that relieves anxiety to promote healthy sleep. Weighted blankets come in different materials and usually weigh between five and 30 pounds.

Try These Weighted Blankets to Sleep Better

The Gravity Blanket’s construction and temperature-regulating cover make it a favorite for many sleepers. The grid-pattern stitches help keep the beads from moving, and the blanket features a machine-washable removable cover. The Gravity blanket comes in blue, grey, and white and weighs 15, 20, or 25 pounds. The Bearaby Cotton Napper weighted blanket, with a shell of sustainably sourced organic cotton yarn, is a favorite. The high-quality blanket’s construction makes synthetic fillers unnecessary. The temperature-regulating Bearaby blanket is also breathable, comes in different colors, and weighs 15, 20, or 25 pounds. Luxome’s Cooling Weighted blanket with a machine washable, high thread count Bamboo Lyocell cover comes in neutral beige, grey, and white tones. Choose from eight, 15, 18, and 30-pound weights with certified lead-free 1mm glass beads.

Choosing Your Weighted Blanket

Experts recommend selecting a weighted blanket about 10 percent of your body weight. If you sleep hot, consider covers made from natural breathable fibers like bamboo and cotton. Discuss what you both need from a weighted blanket if you sleep with a partner. Children under the age of two and those who weigh less than 20 pounds should not sleep under weighted blankets. Adults with health issues like sleep apnea, breathing difficulties, and other chronic conditions should consult a healthcare provider before using a weighted blanket.