If you have not heard of them yet, your life is about to change forever! Weighted blankets are exactly that, a blanket that is made to be heavier than normal. This is meant to simulate the feeling of being cuddled or hugged, or just any form of compression. It tends to be very welcoming and pleasant for people, you just need to make sure you do not pick a weight that is too heavy for you.
A 20 pound blanket is not too heavy as long as you are not too light. If you are only 100 pounds, it will likely be too heavy. According to our tool, a 20 pound blanket would be best for someone who is 200 pounds.
One of the most glaring cons is that they can get very hot very quick, especially if you are under the covers with someone else. Additionally, there are concerns with how they are produced as they may not be very sustainable. It may also be a risk for small kids or animals who can get trapped under the weight and potentially get harmed.
There is no right or wrong way to use them really. As long as you are comfortable and no one is at risk of getting harmed from it then you are good to go and can enjoy it however you please.
If you will be sharing the blanket with someone, the optimal weight of the blanket changes. In this case you would want to get the average of the two of your weights then input that into the calculator. That is the new optimal blanket weight for you two.
Create Date: September 13, 2024
Last Modified Date: September 13, 2024
