Tumble dry on low heat – please note it may take more than one round for your Napper to dry completely

Our organic long-staple cotton is pre-washed for buttery softness – just like your favorite T-shirt.It’s simple: if you like it cozy, usually don’t get overly hot at night, share the bed with a furry friend, and you want a Napper you can use all year round – the Cotton Napper is for you. If you're between weights, we recommend you go with the lower weight category (e.g. 170lb body weight is best suited to a 15lb Napper). From the studies that have been done, there is a common theme that weighted blankets may be a useful tool to help with anxiety symptoms,” says Henderson. “There have been various studies in different scenarios, from patients in a psychiatric facility to patients receiving chemotherapy. Results have shown that anxiety levels were reduced by up to 60 per cent with the use of the weighted blanket.” However, experts agree more research is needed. How do I choose the right one/weight for me? So, keeping these weight guidelines in mind, we tried out the most-hyped weighted blankets on the market. Here’s the lowdown on what we thought. Most weighted blankets are designed for use by one person or, even if it’s a particularly big one, they usually won’t cover the whole bed. But the Baloo weighted comforter is designed to be large enough for sharing, snuggling and sleeping soundly under. You’re even likely to find one that will cover your entire bed, so long as it’s no bigger than a superking.

The general rule is to start with a weighted blanket that is about 10 per cent of your body weight, says Henderson. “So, someone of 11 stone, 154lbs, would use a blanket with a weight of around 15lbs. This is recommended only as a guide; preferred weights can vary between 5 per cent to 12 per cent of a person’s weight. The most significant health benefits of weighted blankets include improved sleep and reduced feelings of anxiety and stress. The best weighted blankets are handmade! Since our Nappers are hand-knit, size and weight can vary slightly between each blanket. The cotton is super-soft next to the skin and breathable for ultimate comfort, which our tester found helped them sleep much better than without the blanket. And we particularly like that this weighted blanket works just as well draped over the bed as it does in the living room on a chair or sofa. The design is gorgeous and comes in a range of colours, including a berry red, green, grey and blue. We were also impressed by the ethical production process that ensures every worker at each stage is paid a fair wage.Weighted blankets were originally created for medical use," says Dr Nauf AlBendar. "They are typically one of the sensory tools commonly used in psychiatric units and occupational therapy to help comfort restless individuals." Read more: How to wash your weighted blanket. What is the difference between the Cotton Napper and the Tree Napper?

So that it’s weighted where it matters, the glass beads are focused in the centre of the blanket rather than on the edges. Our tester wasn’t sure if this would mean that the weight would cover not all of their body, but the area is generously large enough to do the job.We might not buy a weighted blanket with the chief criteria being looks, but if we’re to happily use it often, it must suit the interiors of our home and match our tastes. If grey is your thing, most of the weighted blanket market has you covered, but for those who love a bit of colour or prints, Karmara is the brand for you. Many people will understand the frustration of nights spent tossing and turning, when counting sheep does little to take you into the land of Nod. Treatments are available for insomnia, but those looking for a non-medicated route to better sleep would do well to give weighted blankets a go.

Research suggests a target of 7% to 12% of your body weight," says Dr AlBendar, and the brands’ blanket recommendations generally keep to these guidelines, give or take a few kgs. Weighted blankets use gentle pressure to promote a sense of calm and relaxation and reduce feelings of anxiety. “The pressure of the weight stimulation from a weighted blanket can have a soothing, calming effect on the body, which is then relayed to the mind through the power of the mind-body connection,” says Nichola Henderson, a holistic life, self-development coach and wellness specialist. Plus, once the ties were used to secure the weighted blanket inside the cover, it was not moving anywhere and stayed in place until we removed it for washing. We tested this weighted blanket in the 6.8kg option, but a heavier 9kg version is available too. We liked: You know that meme where Homer Simpson is snuggled up and comparing himself to a toasty cinnamon bun? This is that meme in blanket form. The sheer weight of this thing has to be felt to be believed. Granted, I went for the heaviest option – 11kg – and while lugging it around is enough to warm you up anyway, curling up underneath it is so damn cosy. Used over a duvet at night it’s reassuringly weighty, but thanks to the aesthetic knitted design it’s now taken up permanent residence on my sofa as a comforting Netflix companion.We also have an 8 lb weighted blanket, the Nappling, designed especially for kids. How do you wash a woven weighted blanket? OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 ensures this product is safe for your family, the people who manufactured it and the environment.