Kristina Šoljo
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.
2025’s TOP WEIGHTED BLANKETS
- Best overall: Newentor weighted blanket, from $96 (usually $538) at Newentor
- Best for stylish comfort: Blue Oodie weighted blanket, $159 at Oodie
- Best for everyday wash and care: Dreamz knitted weighted blanket, $99.99 at Amazon
- Best for kids and portability: Cotton weighted blanket, $194.65 (usually $229) at Woven Woven
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The best weighted blankets Australia 2025
Below, discover the best weighted blankets in Australia, from chunky knits to
01
Newentor weighted blanket
Best for: overall value
With a four-zoned weight distribution and removable cover with bamboo fibre, Newentors’s weighted blanket is one of the most advanced on the market. 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.
“The blanket was true to weight, although it’s very heavy to pick up and carry around (but that’s not much of an issue). The weight is perfect and has a snug and secure feel all over, and it also doesn’t get overly hot despite it being heavy,” said one five-star review.
Key features:
- Dual-sided and removable covered for year-round use
- Seven layer structure reduces the sensation of beads
- Four-zoned weight distribution
02
Blue Oodie weighted blanket 6.8kg
Best for: stylish comfort
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
03
Dreamz knitted weighted blanket 6.5kg
Best for: everyday wash and care
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
Cotton weighted blanket 2.2kg
Best for: kids and portability
Designed with kids in mind, this bead-free weighted blanket is cleverly crafted with a knitting technique for even weight distribution. Soft and snuggly to the touch, it’s also machine washable and its compact size allows you to take it anywhere for portable calm comfort on the go.
Key features:
- Machine washable, dry flat for best results
- Dimensions: 100 x 130cm
- Bead-free design
05
Anjee Sherpa fleece weighted blanket
Best for: a winter warmer
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
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.
Do weighted blankets actually work?
Weighted blankets are therapeutic blankets that are designed to mimic deep pressure stimulation or pressure therapy. A 2020 study from the Sleep Research Society found that participants who slept with a weighted blanket found that they fell asleep 13% faster, rated their sleep quality 14% higher, felt 17% more rested in the morning, and experienced 36% fewer interruptions during the night. Many noticed a calmer bedtime routine too, feeling less stressed and more relaxed as they drifted off. In another study, researchers found that 63% of participants reported lower anxiety after using a 30 lb weighted blanket, and 78% said they preferred it as a calming tool. As with any sleep aid, it’s important to select the appropriate weight (around 10 per cent of your body weight) and ensure the blanket is comfortable and suits your personal preferences for the best results.
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