As a notoriously bad sleeper, over the years I’ve developed a ritual that is about 70% effective in helping me get to sleep. A combination of herbal tea, a book and a sleep app seem to help, however in an attempt to have a more restful night, I was so excited to try out one of the weighted blankets from Sleep Heavy – and let me tell you, it’s my latest obsession.
After using the blanket for less than a week, I 100% believe that the Sleep Heavy blankets are worth the investment. Designed as a natural solution to help you sleep, their blankets can help reduce your stress levels and give your body an overwhelming sense of calm to help you relax each night.
As a notoriously bad sleeper, over the years I’ve developed a ritual that is about 70% effective in helping me get to sleep. A combination of herbal tea, a book and a sleep app seem to help, however in an attempt to have a more restful night, I was so excited to try out one of the weighted blankets from Sleep Heavy – and let me tell you, it’s my latest obsession.
After using the blanket for less than a week, I 100% believe that the Sleep Heavy blankets are worth the investment. Designed as a natural solution to help you sleep, their blankets can help reduce your stress levels and give your body an overwhelming sense of calm to help you relax each night.
A few of my favourite things about the blanket
✔︎ The Mink Weighted Blanket is ridiculously soft and possibly the best blanket to snuggle with on a cold night
✔︎ The weight of the blanket isn’t restricting or uncomfortable so there is little-to-no adjustment period
✔︎ I’ve been using it as my only blanket and was surprised to find it keeps you sufficiently warm without overheating you throughout the night
✔︎ Honestly, I’ve been having some of the best sleeps I’ve had all year – no waking up at weird hours, no tossing and turning, just a full night’s sleep
Not only have I noticed a difference in my sleep, I’ve also seen an uplift in my mood, my energy levels and my motivation to do more during the day. I’m no longer struggling to get up when my alarm goes off, my early morning caffeine intake has dropped and I’ve had more energy to get up and go for walks every morning before I start work. It’s amazing how life changing something as simple as a good night’s sleep can be.
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Choosing and using your blanket
Along with a size perfect for kids, Sleep Heavy have two products in their range that are great for adults; a Mink version and a Cotton version. I’ve been testing out the Mink Weighted Blanket and as you can probably tell, I’m completely obsessed with it.
Whether you decide to choose the Mink or the Cotton Blanket, the most important part is getting the weight right for your body. To help you make the best choice, Sleep Heavy recommend picking a size that is 10% of your body weight.
Find your perfect match
- 50kg to 75kg | 6.8kg Blanket
- 75kg to 90kg | 9kg Blanket
- 90kg + | 11.4kg Blanket
The blankets come with a weighted insert and a soft blanket cover that includes ties inside for even weight distribution. If you get tired of the colour of your cover, you can purchase more on their website to keep your bed decor looking fresh. With breathable fabric that stops you from overheating, the weighted blankets are great for year-round sleep.
My top tip: If you’re like me and you still haven’t mastered the art of putting a quilt cover on a blanket, I’d recommend having your partner, flatmate or a friend help you. Even though the blanket is weighted, it isn’t too heavy per se but more awkward to put together. To set mine up, I flipped the cover inside out, laid the blanket on top in-line with the ties and then had my friend help me flip the blanket back inside. It takes less than 5-minutes to put together and about 30 seconds to get comfy under its weight.
The benefits of the weighted blankets
Whether you’re an insomniac, suffer from anxiety, have PTSD or just want to have better sleeps, Sleep Heavy’s Weighted Blankets help tell your body it’s time to rest by trigging your parasympathetic nervous system. As explained by Sleep Heavy, your body will go from “fight or flight” mode, to “rest and digest”.
As someone who has trouble switching their brain off at night, that ‘fight or flight’ response is part of what keeps me awake. Having used the blanket for a little while now, I can testify to the fact that the blanket works well in pushing your body into a relaxing state.
There are so many benefits to the blankets so if you do want to know more, you can find everything else you need to know here.
As a newly converted advocate for the Sleep Heavy Weighted Blankets, purchasing one of their blankets not only helps aid you in having a better night’s sleep, but I’d also say it is the ultimate act of self-care. With Zip, Afterpay and Laybuy options available, you can reap the benefits of a Sleep Heavy Blanket now and pay for it in a way that works for you.
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Written by Monique Renee
Usually barefoot and deep in wanderlust mode, Mon loves binging Netflix, cuddling babies and stalking through Instagram looking for boho decor inspo and hotties with man buns. You’ll usually find her on holiday, planning a holiday or thinking about holidays.
Favourite Instagram to follow: @the_female_lead
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