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Weighted Blanket experience

Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:28:31 GMT

For those of you who were wondering, my 15lb weighted blanket arrived yesterday.

First, I really wanted the 20lb even though 15lb was recommended for my size. I am just over 100 pounds. Stay in your lane! This was plenty of weight for me.

I slept with it over top of me last night with my sheets and comforter. I am always cold and my windows were open after the hurricane went through for our first Fall night.

I did wake up with a bit too much warmness in the morning but it didn't bother my sleep and I did have two other coverings beside the blanket so I can't blame it. You are definitely snug in a rug though.

It feels exactly like what it is. A heavy weight on top of you. Not crushing but you are underneath a solid but moveable linen.

If you have aches and pains, I would not recommend this. The weight on top of your body would probably aggravate if you have painful pressure points.

If you do not, I recommend trying it. I have woken up like clockwork for the past several weeks at around 1am. And then I can't get back to sleep for a while, if at all.

With this on top of me last night, I made it to 3:30am and fell right back to sleep five minutes later until my regular wake up time before work. And I feel like my sleep was much more restorative than it has been in a long time.

You may need to find a sleep position that works for you with the weight now on top. I also think there is an adjustment period with your body having weight on top of it which I am still working through. It wasn't bothersome enough to disrupt me or my sleep but it's definitely a change you feel.

I loved my first night with it and look forward to using it again. I think I am really going to love this in the winter when I'm laying on a couch with a book or tv. My heater may get a break. Thumbs up from me so far!

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:41:26 GMT

@Laura14 Hi Laura, did you get your new blanket here on the Q or elsewhere? I love quilts, always have and I have a ton of them. A few are definitely winter weight. They do get heavy on the body for sure and make moving around a tough but I can say we are WARM through those cold winter nights.

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:34:45 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD I was all set to buy the Q2 Big Deal a few weeks ago but then I found a cheaper one that actually has a matching sleep mask (LOL I did not try that out last night!) from Amazon. The brand is Softan and I believe it was around $80. It includes the cover which is very nice and silky. Plus removable in case you need to wash it.

@PINKdogWOOD ETA: PLEASE SEE POST BELOW. My deal from Amazon doesn't exist anymore.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:29:42 GMT

What is the reason for using one, I can barely stand the weight of a blanket or cover on me

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:31:05 GMT

UPDATE!

I just went back to Amazon and they are no longer selling the set I just got. Instead they are selling just the inner weighted blanket without the cover or mask for the same $80. I do not recommend buying that. You'll want a cover.

I had a hard time beating the QVC2 deal which was very similar to what I received. I would go with the extra money and buy one like Q has that does have the removable cover on there for you. Or you can shop around and see what else you can find.

$80 for just the inner weighted part is not a good deal. Put that $80 towards a set.

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:32:41 GMT

@I am still oxox I am a very stressed out person. I heard it would make that better and for me so far it does. I slept much better. I like the comfort of something heavy on top of me. It did make me feel more secure and settled.

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fancy pantsy — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:00:47 GMT

this is what i am thinking ... that a weighted blanket would be for us what swaddling a baby would be ... or a thunder shirt for an anxious dog. it must work the same, and i have no doubt that it probably helps!

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phoenixbrd — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:08:14 GMT

@Laura14 Thanks for getting back to us and posting. I have been curious about this blanket and I'm glad you are having good results. For some reason, I thought it was to be used by people with aches and pain, probably because that does cause anxiety and makes it challenging to sleep. I'm happy that you are getting good results from using it and got such a good deal.

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:20:05 GMT

@phoenixbrd I honestly don't know. You can definitely feel the pressure on your body. I worked out yesterday morning so I could feel it on some of my sore muscles which is why I said that. Not enough to bother me but I did want to mention it as a potential drawback if you have ongoing pain issues and pressure would not be a good thing to have on you.

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January121 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:45:40 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
What is the reason for using one, I can barely stand the weight of a blanket or cover on me

@I am still oxox ..... I feel exactly the way you do...... I would never be able to fall asleep with that much weight on top of me .... not my cup of tea 😁

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sidsmom — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:56:20 GMT

Many people will ask me, ‘what does it feel like?’

and I always compare wearing the X-ray blanket at the Dentist.

It’s weighted but not heavy....very ‘grounding’.

Only caveat...the actual blanket itself is not washable.

The cover is...but not the 20lb beaded blanket

so be mindful when using it around fluids or food.

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:59:48 GMT

@sidsmom Excellent description!

And truthful caveat which is why I say no to the current Amazon offer of just the weighted blanket for $80. Get one with a cover. It just makes sense.

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sidsmom — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:57:01 GMT

@Laura14

What kind of cover did you get?

(sorry if I missed it in previous posts)

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:02:15 GMT

@sidsmom It was from a company called Softan and it came as a set with a grey microfiber cover I think it is and a weighted sleep mask. I'll double check when I get home if you really want to know. It's very soft and sort of like a short fur.

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:05:55 GMT

@sidsmom Here you go. I found a pic of what I got. They described the cover as a "luxury minky fabric" which is exactly what it feels like.

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sidsmom — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:11:19 GMT

@Laura14

Thanks for circling back! That was really nice.

Yes, mine is a ‘minky’, as well.

🌼💛

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Suzeecat — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:27:29 GMT

I bought a weighted blanket last year when they were still fairly "new" and expensive. I see them for much more reasonable prices now. I got the 15 lb. one (I weigh 135 lbs). Sorry, I can't remember the company I ordered from. Maybe Weighted Comfort? Anyway, it's very well made, has a really nice cover. Unfortunately, the thing is just way, way too hot for me! It was recommended that I take off the cover, which I did, and it helped only a tiny bit - it's still too hot. My bedroom was at 66 degrees last night and I woke up sweating under that blanket! I live alone and I would compare the experience to maybe sleeping snuggled in someone's arms - only someone who doesn't snore, breathe or move, LOL! It's comforting, but I have to say that it only improves the quality of my sleep a very little bit, not enough to make up for the sweating.

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bopper — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:36:47 GMT

Laura I am very interested in the weighted blanket too, I have anxiety issues and wondered if this really helps. Thank you for your link!

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bopper — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:37:48 GMT

I have read they have a Cool weighted blanket, don't know where I saw it though. I can't be hot, I'm already at the Hot stage of my life!! LOL

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Laura14 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:50:48 GMT

@bopper I am a cold person at heart so it works for me. I did get warm last night even with the open windows but I also had sheets and a comforter along with it. It takes a lot to make me hot. I'll update again tomorrow after a second night. I am really looking forward to going to bed again tonight. LOL