I have two quilts that fit in this description. I really love them. I live very far north, and although our local weather is (normally) mild, it can get bad. It’s nice to have a cover that won’t slide around at night, and is comforting and warm. It’s headed into Spring (finally) and then Summer, but the quilt stays on my bed year round. When it’s colder, I add more blankets, but a quilt plus lightweight comforter have been my companions for years and years.
I suspect that people who are restless sleepers may not be comfortable with weighted quilts. I don’t move at night once I fall asleep, and it’s very pleasant to have them.
@shahnm I used to be a thrasher too. Found out I have REM behavior disorder. I got medication to treat it and no longer thrash. Maybe your sister-in-law has the same issue? Not many people know that thrashing is a medical issue that can be treated.
Target sells actual weighted blankets. I tried to pick one up and gave up. I could not believe it’s weight. I think if it was laid on top of you, you would have to have help to get out from under it.
Weighted blankets are supposed to help people with anxiety and restless legs. They’re also supposed to be good for dogs when they’re anxious. They needed a poll option for “they sound interesting, I’d like to try one”
@Fuzzalini my answer, too. I’m not an incredibly restless sleeper, but I think it would still comfort me, having something weighted on top. I’ve always found ex ray vests strangely therapeutic. One of the few things I don’t hate about the dentist’s office.
As a kid I slept under a king fuzzy blanket folded in half in the winter. It was great!
I’m 48 now and barely sleep with a sheet now as I’m always hot. A weighted blanket would not for me now as I would constantly sweating.
@gustador It’s not so much smothering as swaddling. A lot of dogs find pressure on their bodies soothing. A product with the same idea in mind is the Thundershirt - basically a compression vest that helps with anxiety.
@dannybeans@gustador Mind you, I wouldn’t want to do this to a dog just to see the response, but watching videos of dogs (and cats) after they’re tucked into a thunderjacket is hilarious.
I keep hearing they’re useful for getting better sleep, but I’ve balked at how much they cost so far. Instant buy if Meh could get a 25-pound blanket in stock at the usual Meh-level price.
@lljk Right?! I can’t waste that amount of money to try something that I might not like. I guess there is always the option of returning it, but I’d rather not spend that kind of time or money on an unknown.
My in-laws got me one for my birthday last year, and I love it. There’s something very comforting about the weight. It hasn’t cured my chronic insomnia, but it’s definitely taken the edge off, and the sleep I do get is much better. It’s noticably improved my quality of life. My only complaint is that it’s too warm to use in the summer, even with the air conditioner on.
Never used one!
Yeah I was wondering where the “huh” option was.
Is that like a magnetic shower curtain, a good marketing idea that never works?
Probably useless in Florida. But I’m curious to hear from others with prior experience with them.
New to me. I’m intrigued.
I have two quilts that fit in this description. I really love them. I live very far north, and although our local weather is (normally) mild, it can get bad. It’s nice to have a cover that won’t slide around at night, and is comforting and warm. It’s headed into Spring (finally) and then Summer, but the quilt stays on my bed year round. When it’s colder, I add more blankets, but a quilt plus lightweight comforter have been my companions for years and years.
I suspect that people who are restless sleepers may not be comfortable with weighted quilts. I don’t move at night once I fall asleep, and it’s very pleasant to have them.
My brother has one and says it has considerably improved the quality of his sleep, by keeping his wife from thrashing about the bed all night.
@shahnm I used to be a thrasher too. Found out I have REM behavior disorder. I got medication to treat it and no longer thrash. Maybe your sister-in-law has the same issue? Not many people know that thrashing is a medical issue that can be treated.
Target sells actual weighted blankets. I tried to pick one up and gave up. I could not believe it’s weight. I think if it was laid on top of you, you would have to have help to get out from under it.
@carwinew “I slept in a weighted blanket and I can’t get up”
By the way, is this poll question not diametrically opposite the item up for sale today?
Weighted blankets are supposed to help people with anxiety and restless legs. They’re also supposed to be good for dogs when they’re anxious. They needed a poll option for “they sound interesting, I’d like to try one”
@Fuzzalini That was my answer! I want to try one, but they’re a bit too expensive for me at the moment.
@Fuzzalini my answer, too. I’m not an incredibly restless sleeper, but I think it would still comfort me, having something weighted on top. I’ve always found ex ray vests strangely therapeutic. One of the few things I don’t hate about the dentist’s office.
As a kid I slept under a king fuzzy blanket folded in half in the winter. It was great!
I’m 48 now and barely sleep with a sheet now as I’m always hot. A weighted blanket would not for me now as I would constantly sweating.
I thought dogs didn’t like to be smothered?
@gustador It’s not so much smothering as swaddling. A lot of dogs find pressure on their bodies soothing. A product with the same idea in mind is the Thundershirt - basically a compression vest that helps with anxiety.
@dannybeans @gustador Mind you, I wouldn’t want to do this to a dog just to see the response, but watching videos of dogs (and cats) after they’re tucked into a thunderjacket is hilarious.
Great way to freak out a recently-returned astronaut.
I keep hearing they’re useful for getting better sleep, but I’ve balked at how much they cost so far. Instant buy if Meh could get a 25-pound blanket in stock at the usual Meh-level price.
@lljk Right?! I can’t waste that amount of money to try something that I might not like. I guess there is always the option of returning it, but I’d rather not spend that kind of time or money on an unknown.
My in-laws got me one for my birthday last year, and I love it. There’s something very comforting about the weight. It hasn’t cured my chronic insomnia, but it’s definitely taken the edge off, and the sleep I do get is much better. It’s noticably improved my quality of life. My only complaint is that it’s too warm to use in the summer, even with the air conditioner on.
I’ve been toying with the idea for a year, but haven’t decided that trying it is worth the price.
sooooo can meh get some weighted blankets on the cheap for us? please? and actual blanket size, not that 4x5’ crap.
Try Out a 15 Pound Weighted Blanket For Just $35
https://kinjadeals.theinventory.com/you-can-get-35-off-of-this-weighted-blanket-on-amazon-1834168474?ks=nativestream
I would also instantly buy a cheap weighted blanket here, even if it was crappy!
/giphy cheap weighted blanket