We tested these weighted blankets so you don't have to.
Some days you just feel like you need a big hug. That’s one of the benefits touted by the makers of weighted blankets, who also claim that they can calm you down if you’re anxious—or help you sleep if you have insomnia. But scientists have noted that evidence-based research on their ability to help you sleep better is sparse.
“The beads are very, very small, and sewn into small pockets in the blanket so they can’t shift around,” says Bernie Deitrick, the test engineer who conducted Consumer Reports’ recent tests of five weighted blankets. The design ensures that the weight is evenly distributed, even as you shift or roll over.
In the lab, Deitrick weighed each blanket and recorded how close each came to the claimed weight of 15 pounds. Some were under, and some were over—you’ll see the differences below. “Models that come with duvet covers were slightly warmer than the down comforter; those without were slightly cooler,” Deitrick says. “But all the blankets were fairly close to the warmth that you would get by adding one fluffy down comforter to your bed.”
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