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Weighted blankets - anyone got any recommendations

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TheletterZ · 13/03/2020 18:13

I am looking to get a weighted blanket for my daughter, she is around 58kg so think I need a 6kg one. But how do I choose? There is a huge range in prices from £20 to £150.

I have found one with 2 covers (fluffy for winter, smooth for summer) for £60, but I am worried that it might be too cheap.

Anyone brought on that they can recommend and how much did you spend?

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chocolateisavegetable · 13/03/2020 19:15

I got this for DD which she absolutely loves www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07V2D8RD1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&ie=UTF8

Someone who works with children with autism told me that this is the "official" one gravityblankets.co.uk

She also said to be careful with cheap ones because sometimes the stitching isn't very good and then the beads (that cause it to be weighted) start coming out, so you're just left with a blanket!

Izzybuzzybuzzybees · 13/03/2020 19:16

I bought the gravity blanket after doing a lot of review readings. I really like mine but I’m not sure it’s changed my sleep habits much. It was costly though!

chocolateisavegetable · 13/03/2020 19:23

DD says hers hasn't improved her sleep particularly, but it really helps her anxiety (ASD)

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LefttoherownDevizes · 13/03/2020 19:26

We tried one and then sent it back (gravity). DS find it far too hot and sweaty, and equally really struggled with it, it had a tendency to slide off and could only be put back on by getting out of bed.

I know that others do love theirs though.

TeaMeBasil · 13/03/2020 19:27

I got one late last year from Remy Sleep

www.remysleep.com

I love it, slept with it every night since it arrived. It's warm & in a lovely dark blue velvet cover so had to reduce my duvet down underneath but already wondering how I'll do without it when the weathers too warm! 😄 highly recommended.

gigglingHyena · 13/03/2020 19:37

Dd has [https://www.amazon.co.uk/jaymag-Weighted-Blanket-Anxiety-Individuals/dp/B07GKSKXZR/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Jmag+weighted+blanket&qid=1584128015&sr=8-5 this one]

Shes been using it for nearly a year now, and finds it very calming. It's a nice fabric but we tend to keep a duvet cover on it which is rather easier to wash.

Buildalegohouse · 13/03/2020 19:42

My mum has the gravity blanket, which she likes but I have a Calming Blanket and mum says she prefers mine. It's super soft material. I don't like to sleep with mine but I like to have it on the sofa and on me in bed while reading or watching TV. It's wonderful.

TheletterZ · 14/03/2020 14:18

Thank you all. Lots of suggestions to look into.

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