Plus, once the ties were used to secure the weighted blanket inside the cover, it was not moving anywhere and stayed in place until we removed it for washing. The general rule is to start with a weighted blanket that is about 10 per cent of your body weight, says Henderson. Most of the time the sizing of a European duvet is close enough to UK sizing that a UK duvet cover will work with a European duvet, but please check all measurements before purchasing from a non-UK location.

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If the tag says it’s not, you’ll want to follow the instructions for hand wash, spot clean or dry clean, which usually applies to blankets filled with natural fibres. Henderson recommends practising deep belly breathing when using a weighted blanket, to help activate our “rest and digest” response.Treatments are available for insomnia, but those looking for a non-medicated route to better sleep would do well to give weighted blankets a go. For blankets that do not have this, you’ll have to spot clean by hand, using a toothbrush dipped in a solution of warm water and laundry detergent, or you could purchase a separate cover, for easy washing. It’s possible to use the blankets overnight if they feel good and the user is comfortable doing so, but short periods of time up to 20-30 minutes can also be helpful to slow down and encourage rest during busy or stressful times. Our tester wasn’t sure if this would mean that the weight would cover not all of their body, but the area is generously large enough to do the job. Not to mention that the cover can be unzipped and popped in the washing machine for cleaning on a cool cycle.

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Simba may be best known for its rolled-up mattresses, but the brand’s sleep-promoting expertise extends far beyond what we sleep on, it seems. And if that’s not enough choice, the covers are reversible to offer an additional option, and they can be bought separately to give so much more choice. We think this blanket is great value for money, but it is only suitable for spot cleaning and doesn’t have a cover, so it might be worth investing in one to keep your blanket clean and fresh. If it feels good after that time, then you can increase the time to 20-25 minutes and again just observe how you feel after that time.Many people will understand the frustration of nights spent tossing and turning, when counting sheep does little to take you into the land of Nod. We also loved the double-sided outer layer which has a 200-thread count – 100 per cent cotton on one side and a silky soft velvet-style fabric on the reverse. You can read more about the science behind weighted blankets and how to choose the right weight for you in our FAQ section at the bottom of the article.

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Karmara’s weighted blankets are also available in a wide range of weights, including 6kg, 8kg, 10kg and 12kg. Owl + Lark’s blanket looks the part with a silk-style, sustainable 100 per cent bamboo silk cover and metallic poppers instead of a zip. This is recommended only as a guide; preferred weights can vary between 5 per cent to 12 per cent of a person’s weight. The pure bamboo weighted blanket and cover are wonderfully breathable and a joy to sleep under on warmer evenings or with a low-tog duvet on chillier nights.The pressure of the weight stimulation from a weighted blanket can have a soothing, calming effect on the body, which is then relayed to the mind through the power of the mind-body connection,” says Nichola Henderson, a holistic life, self-development coach and wellness specialist.