A weighted blanket should feel like a steady hand, not like a tent that traps heat until you kick it off.
We slept under open-knit covers and under baffled bead blankets. The weight was calming when the cloth could breathe. It was miserable when it could not.
Weight and air
Glass beads give an even weight if the pockets are small. Large pockets let the fill slide into a lump by your feet. An open cotton knit lets heat out. A plush cover feels soft in the store and sleeps hot.
- A weight around a tenth of your body weight, not the heaviest one in the list.
- Small pockets so the fill stays put.
- A cover you can wash, because you will need to.
- A knit or a cotton face if you sleep warm.
If you wake up damp and the blanket is on the floor, it was too hot, not too light.
At bedtime
Use it over a sheet, not over a winter duvet, and give it a few nights. The first night feels novel. The third night tells you if you will keep it.
Choose breathable cloth and a modest weight. Heavy and hot is not calming.
