If the cold weather's thrown you for six, you might be struggling to get to sleep at night and finding it even harder to get up in the morning. That's where the best weighted blankets come in, cleverly designed to ease anxiety and help you drift off.
You've probably seen them on your Instagram or TikTok feed, but if you're wondering how they work, we've done the research. While they look just like regular blankets, weighted blankets - clue was in the name here - have weight sewn in, which research indicates can ease anxiety, reduce stress levels, and help you drift off more quickly. This is because of the "deep touch pressure" they exert on the body, as Gail Marra, clinical hypnotherapist and author of Health, Wealth & Hypnosis, explains: "Using a weighted blanket is like having a big hug, giving you the feeling of calm and security."
