The best weighted blankets for deeper sleep and calming pressure

At the end of a long day, there's nothing I want more than to snuggle up with my favorite weighted blanket. Weighted blankets are soothing additions to your bed or couch, easing your anxious mind to relaxation or sleep. While there's limited research on the impact of weighted blankets on stress, our testers have had calmer, more restful sleep after integrating them into their routines.

The best weighted blankets are hefty and breathable and available in various weight options. They'll provide comfort without making you feel trapped or too light to make a difference. The recommended weight for a weighted blanket is 10% of your body weight.

After rigorously testing 20 weighted blankets, we've narrowed down the best, considering each blanket's feel, durability, care, and value. We also noted the available weight and size options, since it is recommended to choose a blanket that weighs 10% of your body weight.

Our favorite weighted blanket, the Bearaby Cotton Napper, combines style and function. The open knit design attributes its heft to densely layered cotton fabric. For a less expensive option, we recommend the YnM Original Weighted Blanket, which comes in an array of colors, weights, and sizes. It's filled with thousands of cooling glass beads channeled into small two inch pockets for even weight distribution.

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Our top picks for weighted blankets

Best overall: Bearaby Napper Cotton Weighted Blanket - See at Bearaby

Best budget: YnM Original Weighted Blanket - See at Amazon

Best cooling: Baloo Weighted Comforter - See at Baloo

Best comforter: Eli and Elm Weighted Comforter - See at Eli & Elm

Best king-size: HomeSmart Products King Size Weighted Blanket - See at Amazon

Best heated: Pure Enrichment WeightedWarmth Weighted Throw Blanket - See at Amazon

Best overall

The Bearaby Cotton Napper is instantly recognizable with its iconic knitted design. Unlike most weighted blankets that get their weight from glass or lead beads, the Cotton Napper is made with organic, OEKO-TEX certified heavyweight cotton. It's also available in a cooling TENCEL and a fabric called Ocean, which is made of 100% GRS-certified recycled polyester. The unique knit design creates its signature weight without relying on extra materials. It also doesn't obviously look like what you may expect a weighted blanket to look like, giving it a stylish edge over traditional options.

The Cotton Napper comes in four weights, ranging from 10 to 25 pounds, and nine colors. It's throw-sized for one person, so it's perfect for tossing on your couch for added comfort and style. I tested a 25-pound napper in midnight blue, a lovely navy blue shade. Bearaby also offers a queen (60 × 80 inches) and king (76 × 80 inches) blanket that weigh 20 and 25 pounds, respectively, and kids sizes.

The Cotton Napper is a hefty blanket. Previously, a tester tried the 15-pound version, which tipped the scales at 24 pounds. They contacted the company to verify they sent the correct item, and Bearaby assured us they did. We've re-examined other blankets, a 15-pound Napper and a 25-pound Napper. The 25-pounder was accurate, but the 15-pounder was a little off at 18 pounds.

The Cotton Napper comes tightly spiraled inside a reusable canvas bag. Once removed, I noticed a slight plasticky smell that has remained after use and multiple spot treatments. The fabric is silky smooth and soft, almost like a set of sateen sheets. It's also cool to the touch.

After having this blanket on my couch for months, I can say that I'm a huge fan. I love how breathable the design is. Unlike a solid blanket with little space for airflow, the knit weighted blanket has large gaps for air to flow through. I never get hot when using this blanket: in fact, I find myself gravitating to its cool fabric when I'm feeling too warm. While the knit holes are great for breathability, I noticed that my fingers and toes stick through the fabric, which can feel awkward.

I love that this blanket blends seamlessly into my living room. The Cotton Napper is a true throw blanket. It's so nice to have a relaxing blanket nearby when I need it. Plus, when it needs to be stored, it's small enough to fit inside my ottoman.

The Cotton Napper is technically machine washable, but I wouldn't recommend machine washing any blanket heavier than 15 pounds since residential washers and dryers can only handle certain loads. Bearaby also advises against using fabric softener, a top-load washer or dryer, or hanging the blanket out to dry, which could cause the loops to stretch.

Bearaby added a 12-month warranty to all of its weighted blanket purchases that applies to blankets sold after June 1, 2025, adding a little extra peace of mind. The policy covers repairs and replacements if the product is defective due to faulty workmanship or materials, and is subject to case-by-case discretion.

Read our full Bearaby Napper review.

Best budget

Weighted blankets tend to be very expensive, especially when you consider quality materials like glass beads or natural cotton fabrics, reinforced stitching to make sure the weighted filling does shift or leak, and the research and development that goes into these products . It can feel difficult to find a good weighted blanket under $100. With a queen-size blanket starting under $60, we were impressed with the price and quality of the YnM Original Cotton Weighted Blanket.

Available in 10 weights and 38 colors, I was impressed by the variety YnM offers. There are even a few printed designs, like penguins and yellow flowers, which they made with kids in mind. I tried the 30-pound king-size blanket in light blue. I'm a large person, so I wanted to try the heaviest option available since a weighted blanket should be about 10% of your body weight. The king-size blanket came with a bonus duvet cover, most likely because the larger size is not machine-washable friendly, and the cover makes it easier to keep clean.

When I unboxed the weighted blanket, I noticed that the cotton shell was a little wrinklier and scratchier compared to the other high-end options on our guide. That said, it's cool to the touch. The blanket itself is filled with glass beads and fiberfill to supply its weighted feel. I've found that some blankets that are weighted with beads can feel like you're lying under a beanbag, which was the case with the YnM Original Cotton Weighted Blanket. That said, the weight was evenly distributed throughout the blanket.

It's important to note that, unlike a weighted comforter hanging off your bed's edge, YnM's weighted blankets are designed to fit on top of the bed. The snug fit ensures that the weight is distributed evenly across your body, but I think its most comfortable for people who sleep alone.

YnM offers a one-year warranty on its products and 30-day returns.

Best cooling

With their heavy weight and fill, weighted blankets are prone to overheating. For hot sleepers, finding a breathable weighted blanket in a cooling fabric is especially important.

The Baloo Weighted Comforter is surprisingly cool, made with OEKO-TEX certified cotton and lead-free glass beads. It's made with natural materials, no polyester, as is common from many other weighted blankets. I was drawn to the comforter, but Baloo also offers a blanket-sized version, too. The key difference is the sizing, where the full/queen and king sizes fit the top of the bed, while the comforter sizes will drape. The edges of the comforter are not weighted so the blanket doesn't slide off. It comes down to preference of the look you are trying to achieve. It's large enough for couples to sleep under, with the weight distributed in the middle of the blanket. Both versions come with loops so you can add a duvet cover.

The blanket is available as a 12 pound throw (42 x 72 inches), 15 or 20 pound full/queen blanket (60 x 80 inches) or a 25 pound king blanket (80 x 87 inches) in four colors. The comforter is available in the same full/queen and king weights but measures 90 by 90 inches and 92 by 108 inches, respectively, in white and gray.

It's noticeably thinner than the Eli & Elm Weighted Comforter, but the weight is also more pronounced and relaxing.

As hot sleepers, my partner and I loved this blanket's cooling capabilities. Because it's a cotton comforter, the outer shell is noticeably cool and stays that way throughout the night. Pressing my face into the fabric felt like touching a cool, silky material. It's super breathable, too, so heat doesn't get trapped under the blankets overnight. I never woke up sweating when I used this comforter.

Because of its heft, this comforter should only be professionally washed or spot-treated, but the blanket sizes up to 20 pounds can be machine-washed.

Best comforter

Weighted comforters are a perfect hybrid of a comforter and a traditional weighted blanket. Like a conventional comforter or duvet, they are oversized with edges hanging off the bed. The plush fiber is paired with glass beads or a similar weighted material for a feel that is both fluffy and soothingly weighted. It's basically like getting a hug from a puffy cloud.

The Eli & Elm Weighted Comforter has a long-staple cotton shell that protects an interior of glass beads and fiber filling. The comforter has a quilted design with silver edges and four loops for a duvet cover. It's available in three sizes and weights: 13 pounds for a twin, 17 pounds for a queen, and 20 pounds for a king. You can't customize your comforter's weight based on your body weight, but Eli and Elm states they chose these weights, as opposed to the 20 and 25 pounds commonly found elsewhere, as a way to " help you get the benefit of the weight without the restriction for those that toss and turn during the night."

When testing the Eli & Elm Weighted Comforter, I loved its combination of fluff and weight. It looked and felt just like a traditional comforter, which sets it apart from other thin weighted comforters without interior fiber. It was also the perfect amount of weight for me, since it was heavy enough to have a soothing feel but not so heavy that I couldn't make the bed or pull the covers up in my sleep. I felt the beads through the cotton shell, which took some time to get used to.

My partner and I are both blanket hogs, which can result in a game of tug-of-war over the blankets. That said, the Eli & Elm Weighted Comforter comfortably covered us both, so there was no need to steal more covers. We both woke up feeling well-rested and refreshed.

I was most worried about the heat dissipation with a weighted comforter. Both weighted blankets and comforters are notorious for being warm, and as a hot sleeper, I was concerned about overheating in the night. To my pleasant surprise, the Eli & Elm Comforter stayed cool throughout the night. The cotton shell is cool to the touch, and the comforter itself doesn't heat up.

I'd also recommend using a duvet cover since the comforter is spot-clean only and designed to be paired with your duvet cover. Eli & Elm offers a 5-year warranty and 45-day trial to help you decide if it's the right sleep solution for you.

Best king-size

Couples who want to share a weighted blanket will want a king-size comforter. Homesmart Products makes oversized queen and king weighted comforters measuring 88 by 104 inches in various weights up to 50 pounds, some of the most diverse weight options. They even offer a unique split-weight version we haven't seen anywhere else.

The HomeSmart blanket features micro glass beads sewn into 5-by-5-inch pockets to distribute the weight evenly. The blanket is machine washable and dryable. We've washed it several times over the last two-and-a-half years and found it an effortless endeavor. If you want to add a duvet cover, the blanket has 10 loops for tying one on.

We tested the previously sold 15-pound and 25-pound comforters and enjoyed both, though the 25-pound was almost too restrictive. We prefer the 15-pounder, but since testing, 20 pounds seems to be the lightest weight available. Thanks to its breathability, it's a great year-round blanket but not necessarily fluffy like a traditional comforter.

The HomeSmart Weighted Blanket isn't without its flaws. After 18 months of use, the 25-pound blanket started leaking beads, likely because one of our pets had dug a hole into it. We tried to contact customer service but couldn't reach anyone.

Read our full HomeSmart King-Size Weighted Blanket review.

Best heated

Weighted blankets are great for that hygge experience, but when you add heat, you take the coziness to a whole new level. The brand that makes the best electric blanket in our guide also makes the best heated weighted blanket. The Pure Enrichment WeightedWarmth Weighted Throw Blanket was the one we kept reaching for on cold winter nights. In fact, reporter James Brains's wife loved this weighted heated blanket so much she didn't want to give it back to him to test.

At 52 inches by 60 inches, it's a little bit too small to cover most people completely, but it got the job done while lounging and watching Ted Lasso. For antsy individuals who like to move around, the Pure Enrichment heated weighted blanket kept us nestled underneath. The micromink and sherpa sides were both comfortable, though we prefer the sherpa side's plush comfort.

The Pure Enrichment WeightedWarmth blanket has four heat settings: warm, low, medium, and high, my favorite setting reaching 105 degrees Fahrenheit quickly. The 9-foot cord is long enough to reach electrical outlets without needing an extension cord or sacrificing comfort. After two hours, the blanket automatically shuts off.

It relies on glass beads for its weight and tips the scales at 13 pounds, which we found was sufficient for its size. We also like the five-year warranty.

The biggest negative is the care instructions, which are so long and detailed that they require a 6-inch-by-6-inch explainer sown into the blanket. For cleaning details, see the Specifics box above.

What else we tested

• Sleep Number True Temp Weighted Blanket: Sleep Number's weighted blanket was impressively cool and available in 12 and 20 pounds, but its interior frequently separated from the exterior cover. It's available in just one color.
• YnM Weighted Comforter: We loved the fluff in this weighted blanket, but it slept very hot. It's a lot more affordable than the Eli & Elm comforter, however.
• Silk and Snow Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket: Silk and Snow's knit cotton blanket is an excellent option, and a great dupe for the Bearaby. The holes in the knit are fractionally larger than the Bearaby Cotton Napper, so fingers and toes are more likely to be caught in the loops.
• Luna Cotton Weighted Blanket: Our previous pick for best budget weighted blanket, the color and size options seem to fluctuate and one tester thought the cotton was scratchy.
• Luxome Weighted Blanket: This weighted blanket has an optional removable cover with a dual-sided bamboo and minky plush fabric for a cooling and a warm feel. We didn't love the slick feel of the minky fabric, and the beads were noticeable while sleeping. It's also expensive when compared to its quality.

What to look for in a weighted blanket

Here are the main factors to consider when shopping for a weighted blanket:

Weight: Select a blanket roughly 10% of your body weight. You should be able to move freely under the blanket; if you can't, choose a lighter weight. You'll likely want something heavier if you share a weighted blanket with a partner.

Size: If you're sharing a blanket with a partner with a similar body weight, you'll want a weighted blanket that covers your entire bed. If you and your partner are very different weights, consider two smaller separate blankets in a throw or twin size. Remember that a 15-pound throw blanket feels much heavier than a 15-pound comforter since a larger blanket distributes its weight over a larger surface area. Blankets larger than the side of your bed can cause it to slip off, so many wil fit the dimensions of a mattress exactly, but some comforter designs, like that we found from Baloo Living and Eli & Elm remedy that with concentrating the blanket weight in the middle.

Material: Weighted blankets can come in various materials like cotton, TENCEL, microfiber, or polyester. Consider the outer fabric depending on whether you want a blanket with a more breathable design or something cozier. Some comforter-sized designs are also designed to be used with duvet covers or may even come with their own, in which case, designs with loops will make it easy to add a cover of your choice.

Fill type: Besides considering weight, size, and outer material, the inner fill is important. Weighted blankets rely on micro glass beads, plastic pellets, or steel shot beads, like in the case of Bearaby's knit design, the weight of its fabric. We don't prefer one fill over another regarding function, but steel and glass are generally more sustainable than plastic. Ideally, the fill shouldn't shift too much within the blanket or create a lot of noise when shifting under the blanket.

How we test weighted blankets

Aside from the general coziness and comfort provided by each weighted blanket, we also evaluated material quality, value, weight options, and aesthetics. For example, a blanket with more color and weight options beats out a blanket of equal quality with fewer options. We also considered return policies, sleep trials, and how easy these blankets were to clean.

The following are three tests we ran each blanket through to assess the general user experience:

Sleep test: We slept with each weighted blanket for at least three consecutive nights. We noted how well we slept overall and how the blanket regulated our sleep temperature. We also assessed how well the blanket stayed in place and how easy it was to adjust while lying under it. This test also included making the bed daily (hauling a weighted blanket is harder than it looks).

Wash test: We washed every machine-washable weighted blanket or cover at least once to ensure they held up well and didn't shrink, shed, or otherwise show signs of wear. We noted if the added weight made them more challenging to haul into and out of the washing machine. We also discovered that one of the machine-washable blankets was so bulky it didn't fit into the washing machine. For those blankets that weren't machine-washable, we noted the care instructions and factored that into the cons of the blanket.

Weight test: We wanted to ensure each blanket was the advertised weight. To get an accurate reading, we weighted each blanket with a luggage scale. We then noted any discrepancies in the advertised weight versus the actual weight.

Weighted blanket FAQs

Which weighted blanket is the best?

"It's hard for the one-size-fits-all approach because we're all just so unique and have different physiologies," said Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher, author, and instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. She suggests looking for brands with sleep trials or buyer-friendly return policies so you can test them.

How do I wash a weighted blanket?

While many weighted blankets are technically machine washable, we don't recommend washing any weighted blanket over 15 pounds in your residential washer and dryer, as it can damage your equipment. Instead, cover your blanket with a duvet cover for easy washing, spot treat it, or take it to be professionally cleaned.

Read more in our how to wash a weighted blanket article.

How often should I wash my weighted blanket?

Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President at the American Cleaning Institute, recommends treating weighted blankets like any comforter. If they have a cover, wash them once or twice a year. If they don't have a removable cover, clean the entire blanket roughly once a month.

Are weighted blankets good for anxiety?

In theory, the answer is yes — weighted blankets help reduce some anxiety symptoms, like quickened breathing or heart rate, by easing your autonomic nervous system. However, no randomized clinical trials can speak to the efficacy of weighted blankets in treating anxiety since it would be obvious to participants whether they were using a weighted blanket.

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