Weighted Blanket

[thelegges]

Has anyone tried a weighted blanket for sleep issues? They run around $100 and up. There are interesting thoughts on them, but don’t have any hands on experience. It’s 0321, I have tried sleepy time tea, melatonin, with little results.

[Two Bills]

Just looked them up, as I had never heard of them.
The one I saw gives a 60 day triall, full refund if not happy. I would try it and see.
Personaly, I just put the television on. Works better than Mogadon for me!

[jane032657]

I bought my son one. He likes it but did say you cannot turn while it is on you. So if you like to toss and turn, this would not be for you.

[Toymeister]

It is perfect for me.

But, you have to understand why. As a burn survivor (22%) it reminds me of the pressure garments I wore for months. At some level I am aware that it is there like a new born in a tight blanket wrap or a dog in a thunder coat. It provides some level of security. It provides a level of comfort.

I have no idea how it would feel for someone else except my wife who throws it back on my side.

[Mikeod]

They come in different weights. I bought one for my wife who had mentioned her desire for one. I got the lighter of the two offered and it was still too heavy. She returned it and got a child’s size and weight that works better for her. So make sure you get a trial period and exchange ability.

[NotGolfer]

For sleep issues...I do CBD oil gummies and sleep wonderfully now. You can get them at the CBD store over near the Lowes on 441/27. I don't personally have experience with the blankets but have heard they work. I for one, wouldn't buy one as many nights I throw my covers off...some how added weight doesn't sound restful to me. If you get one come back and report how you like it!

[thelegges]

I normally sleep 2-4 hours, usually not consecutively. I am a light sleeper, due to 45 years of ON Call.

I am up and down during that time. I am a constant toss and turn. I sleep extremely warm.

Purchased a 15 pound weighted blanket from Prime.
Full Queen. It feels heavy when you pick it up, but really does weigh 15 pounds.

In the last 4 nights, not only did I sleep 5.7 to 6.4 hours, I never woke during that time. I found that until I fell asleep, I could easily turn to get comfortable.

The weight is evenly distributed in the whole blanket, so not much weight is really on you. What I found surprising is, the blanket is not warm at all, almost gives a Cooling effect. On one of our cooler nights I had a sheet, and the weighted blanket, was chilled enough to add a regular blanket.

If I would change anything it would be to get a twin size, so it does not have to take up entire bed.

So not sure if it works for all, but so far this is the best sleep I have had since my twenties. :MOJE_whot:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I've always felt more comfortable "tucked in" than with the sheets loose. Probably for the same reason some folks like weighted blankets. It's a psychological thing, I think. I also prefer heavier blankets than light ones, and have a hand-crocheted half-size afghan my sister made covering my side of the bed. On top of the quilt, on top of the blanket, on top of the sheet. Once we move to Florida I'll probably just use the sheet and quilt, but I don't think I'll ever feel comfortable with anything lighter than that. Not even if I'm sweating my patooties off.