Weighted Blankets

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Has anyone had any experience with weighted blankets?

It is no longer winter where I live, and I had to do the sad thing of taking off my winter sheets and blankets because I get too hot in the Spring/Summer. Unfortunately I do not sleep as well without my 20lbs of blankets over me. I am considering getting a weighted blanket so I still have the heavy feeling but without sweating lots in my sleep.

Does anyone have any advice?

My ex-boyfriend's brother is an aspie and he sleeps with weighted blankets. I used one at his house before and I really find them comfortable. I really want one of my own, I just don't know where to find them.

My weighted blanket is indispensable! A few years ago I bought mine online at www.weightedblanket.net ('Dream Catcher Weighted Blankets') & they were very prompt & courteous (note: I'm not advertising here - I imagine there are other great suppliers). In fact, if you mention you are a Wrong Planet member you'll receive a discount Now, if they're not still available, I bet you could order one from another source. Be sure to chose acrylic beads & not filler like beans/seed or other organic materials as over time these can actually become rancid (& even attract vermin). Also, weighted blankets, which are pricey, are tax deductible as a medical expense - keep your receipt!

nebrets, when I moved almost 2 years ago, I took very little with me. But I took my weighted blanket. Maybe more than anything, it helps calm me down.

I have one, it weights 12 kg. When I'm in stress or feel sad, lying under it makes me more comfortable. I sleep with it pretty often. Warning: it's really hard to put it into bedsheet.

I'm getting one on prescription. It's the newer type with metal chains running through it . Haven't got it yet so can't comment on how good it is.

great idea. didn't know there was such a thing. went to dreamcatchers website and entered to win a free weighted blanket.

I don't seem to have such a big problem with this as many others here do. However, even in the summer, I prefer to use at least a sheet as a covering, except in the hottest, humid weather. Partly to discourage mosquito bites, but partly because I feel better with at least the sheet over me. In the colder weather I do use more and weightier coverings, and don't really mind the weight. It does take some getting used to using less weight once the warm weather returns. However, I live up in the mountains of western NY, so it is often cool here at night even in the summer. I still have to use blankets much of the time even then. That's okay though, as I hate hot, humid weather.

I often hear about contests, or sales for trips to tropical climates. I would hate to win one of those, as I really can't stand that kind of climate. Send me to Alaska instead!

Weighted blankets are amazing. I actively support people getting them.

I actually made mine instead of purchasing one. If you have the time and ability to spend a weekend with a sewing machine, it ends up much cheaper to make it yourself.

Some insurance companies will cover weighted blankets now.

First time I hear of weighted blankets. I can't sleep without those thick blankets either but this is a problem since I get too hot even in winter with my window open.

I never heard of them but this post brings to mind something I saw in an autism documentary. There is a 2006 BBC Horizon documentary about Temple Grandin called "The Woman Who Thinks like a Cow". In this documentary, she talks about how during her childhood she found that if she placed herself into a device called a cow squeezer that is used to restrain cattle while being vaccinated, then it made her feel calmer just like it did for the cows. A weighted blanket might serve the same purpose. I will have to look into that some more... for the colder months.

I want one really badly! The cost alot though. Right now I sleep with four heavy blanks on me but they always fall off in the night.