BalooSoft 6.8kg Weighted Blanket, Comforter Size, Heavy Quilted Cotton in Pebble White, 229x229 cm

Had been thinking a bout getting a gravity/weighted blanket for a couple of years, but couldn't be sure which one to buy.Then I saw a New York Magazine web article "What's the best weighted blanket to gift" - it explains the features of 9 blankets really clearly - Baloo was their favourite and basically what swung it for me is that they said it wasn't noisy - (it isn't noisy) so I went for it.Full disclosure - I contacted Baloo to thank them for pointing me to Amazon UK for their product and they told me that they donate $5 to a childrens' charity for every posted review - I was going to review anyway - the donation has not changed my impartiality.So, after 15 sleeps I can report that I am delighted that I bought my blanket - it costs a lot of money, but probably no more than a luxury quilt - I think that it was money well spent.My sleep quality is better, I sleep longer and if I do wake up in the night, I'm finding it very easy to get back to sleep, when usually, once awake, I stay awake.And physically I feel more rested - not used to having so much energy when I first get out of bed.I had wrongly thought that I preferred sleeping under a light duvet - I am much more comfortable under the 20lb Baloo - the weight is spread , so it doesn't feel heavy, just comfy.Heat retention is interesting - even with the product material cover and a duvet cover - the glass beads are very good heat conductors - caught me out first time - I went to bed feeling cold and when I placed the blanket on me I felt colder, as my body heat was just being conducted away.Solution - if I'm cold, a summer duvet goes on first, then the weighted blanket.In the summer I intend to only use the weighted blanket.It makes no noise.The beads are retained in quilted pockets, so perfectly even distribution.Here is a forced negative, which is really just a fact - you can't do the duvet cover inside out trick to cover the blanket - well at least 20lb is too heavy for me to do that - you just have to take your time putting a cover on.There are ties on the blanket, which you could use keep the blanket in place if a cover had corresponding ties - but I'm not having any issues with the blanket moving inside the cover - even though the blanket is US queen sized and my duvet cover is UK king sized.Maybe one other thing - I don't set an alarm, as usually I'm awake early - twice now I've overslept - I'm glad I did and I'm looking forward to my next oversleep :)

I bought the 80 x 87” weighted blanket, which drapes nicely over the edges of my European double bed. BUT it is so heavy that I’ve reluctantly decided to send it back. It isn’t so much that the weight would be too much while sleeping, more that it is hard just to lift it on my own. I can’t rate the sleep quality or warmth but it feels cool and I’m sure the weight would be conducive to a great night’s sleep. It would also need a cover, especially as it needs to be sponge cleaned. It’s very good quality and soft, and comes nicely packaged. It does have a slight smell, though this will probably wear off. I am toying with the idea of getting a throw instead as I think I’ll be fine with a smaller size and lighter weight, and this would be more practical for me.

This an amazing product!I was very hesitant to commit to buying a weighted blanket. I had seen advertisements and thought the idea was nice, but I was sceptical about whether it would actually be something that would be of genuine benefit. After a prolonged bout of anxiety I decided to give it a shot. I was certain I wanted a fully non plastic product and Baloo do exactly this. What’s more, it works. It actually, really works. I sleep with it every night. For the first time in a long, long time, I enjoy being in bed. I enjoy waking up. This blanket makes me feel so secure and give a sense of well-being I had forgotten existed. It doesn’t fix the stressors, but it does give me some genuine relief.This is a wonderful product - buy it above other weighted blankets.

I have the beginnings of fibromalgia (diagnosed by specialist) and I have had sleep retraining with the NHS and it helped but didn't solve my problen of not sleeping long enough. I have been thinking about getting a weighted blanket for years but was hestitant as I didn't want to spend this sort of money on something and then decide it wasn't for me. I did my research and this came up on several lists of best weighted blankets. It took a couple of nights to get used to it - infact I started off with it just over the bottom of my legs and over time gradually moved it up. But now I wouldn't be with out it because I have noticed my legs and joints are no longer stiff in the morning and if I wake up during the night I easily get back to a deeper sleep again. I also definately have more energy. I can confirm it doesn't rustle at all and the material is comfortable. I bought the queen and had a wobble after purchase as I was worried I would have loads of material left over and there would be this huge blanket wall between myself and my husband (as he doesn't use the weighted blanket) - but I had no reason to worry as the material is very thin and just bundles up around me. I have also not had a problem with it falling off the bed due to weight. I highly recommend this blanket and if they had a children's option I would buy one for my children to help with their sleep.

This week I've been trying out the Baloo weighted blanket, something I'd never even heard of until I googled it. I'd say I'm a fairly happy chappy and tend to sleep ok, but honestly, there is something quite soothing about wrapping yourself in a heavy blanket, even during summer haha. I think this will be my new best friend in winter becuase I honestly get cold at the slightest breeze, and I do love a cuddle haha. I went for 15lbs, due to the fact I sleep on my side. When I received the package, I realised I wasn't quite clued up on just how heavy 15bls was haha, it's like wrapping yourself in armour! I got myself into a little nest settling into bed, and oh my gosh is like your being tucked in for the night haha.I'm looking forward to trying this out more in winter, where i think it will really benefit. Having tried it out; I would suggest giving this blanket a go as an alternative option for anyone any suffering with the above and looking for a way to help symptoms. it's very soothing!