If you’re looking for new ways to ensure a restful night’s sleep is on the cards, every night, then you’ll be familiar with the recent phenomenon of weighted blankets.
Also known as calming blankets, weighted blankets are filled with materials such as glass beads or plastic pellets that make them heavier in comparison to traditional blankets. The added weight provides pressure to the body as you sleep – like a warm hug – which means tossing and turning before you finally reach deep REM sleep is reduced.
Weighing from 3kg to 14kg (depending on the size), it’s recommended that a weighted blanket is around 10 per cent of your body weight for health and safety reasons. However, once you’ve found your perfect weight (as in the end, it is still down to personal preference), unwinding and cosying up on the couch or bed after a long day will be comfier than ever.
To help you upgrade your sleep routine, we’ve rounded up the best weighted or calming blankets to help you relax in no time.
2024’s TOP WEIGHTED BLANKETS
- Blue Oodie weighted blanket, $129 (usually $159), Oodie (here’s why)
- Ecosa weighted blanket, from $176 (usually $220), Ecosa (here’s why)
- DreamZ chunky knit weighted blanket (3kg) in grey, $83.95 (usually $124.99), Myer (here’s why)
The best weighted blankets Australia 2024
01
Blue Oodie weighted blanket
$129 (usually $159), Oodie
Feel relaxed under this weighted blanket by none other than the cult hooded blanket brand, The Oodie. Available also in a neutral grey hue to suit most interior styles, the Oodie weighted blanket is filled with non-toxic glass beads that are separately sewn into pockets which are evenly distributed for comfort.
Key features:
- Non-toxic glass beads
- Separately sewn pockets
- 198 x 121 cm
02
Ecosa weighted blanket
from $176 (usually $220), Ecosa
With an ultra-breathable, 100 per cent organic bamboo outer, Ecosa’s weighted blanket is extra soft and naturally hypoallergenic. As it applies gentle pressure to the body to promote the release of stress, you’ll feel calmer than ever as you drift off to your best sleep yet.
Key features:
- Made with bamboo
- Weight glass beads
- Hypoallergenic and moisture-wicking
03
DreamZ chunky knit weighted blanket (3kg) in grey
$83.95 (usually $124.99), Myer
Leave the stress and anxieties of the day at the door as you jump under this chunky-knitted weighted blanket from Dreamz. In an easy-to-style grey hue and an incredibly soft finish, you’ll wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day, every day.
Key features:
- Machine washable
- Dryer compatible
- Handwoven
04
Anjee Sherpa fleece weighted blanket in pink
from $91.99 (usually $99.99), Amazon
Combine the soft feeling of Sherpa with the benefits of a weighted blanket, and you get the Anjee Sherpa fleece weighted blanket. Also available in navy blue and light grey, choose one that suits your bedroom, and you’ll be in a deep and calm slumber in no time.
Key features:
- Soft fleece top paired with a Sherpa reverse
- Square pocket design
- Non-toxic, environmentally friendly ceramic beads
05
Jason weight blanket (3kg) in pale pink
$70, Big W
Like a warm soft hug, the Jason weighted blanket is filled with fine-grade glass beads to promote a restful night’s sleep. Plus, with its grid-like stitching, the glass beads are evenly distributed within the blanket too.
Key features:
- Super soft coral fleece cover
- Fine-grade glass bead fill
- 3kg
06
Hilton Tranquility 6.8kg weighted blanket
$129 (usually $189), Pillow Talk
Deep, soothing pressure that helps you fall asleep faster? Yes, please. This weighted blanket from Hilton is available in three different weights and features a soft brushed cotton cover and a glass bead fill.
Key features:
- Soft brushed cotton cover
- Glass bead fill
- Available in 3 different weights
Is it okay to use a weighted blanket every night?
Once you choose the right weighted blanket that suits you, it is generally okay to use every night. Daniel Noyed from the Sleep Foundation notes that as long as the person using the blanket has enough strength and physical dexterity to lift the blanket off themselves when necessary to prevent suffocation or entrapment, a weighted blanket is generally considered safe to use.
