Weighted blankets, also known as gravity blankets, are heavy blankets filled with plastic pellets or micro glass beads that are used for therapeutic purposes. Usually between five and 30 pounds, the added weight is designed to produce a calming effect when placed on the body, through deep pressure stimulation.

The best weighted blanket for you largely depends on your personal comfort and your body weight. Weighted blankets are between 12 to 20 pounds for adults. For optimal comfort, we recommend using the weight closest to 10% of your body weight, which we consider as the ideal weight. If you’re in between weights, we recommend rounding up to the higher weight — this ensures the gravity weighted blanket creates a hugging feeling through gentle pressure on your body to help you fall and stay asleep.

Learn more in our weighted blanket buying guide.

Before you purchase a weighted blanket, you should consider who you’re buying it for.

Weighted/Gravity Blankets for Children

If you’re buying a weighted blanket for a child, take note of their size, weight, and age. Weighted blankets should not be used for children under two years of age and a doctor should be consulted if you’re buying a blanket for a kid that is under five years of age.

Weighted/Gravity Blankets for Couples

If you’re picking out a weighted blanket for a couple or for you and your sleeping partner, it’s important to note any height and weight differences.

For example, if you weigh 130 pounds and your partner weighs 200 pounds, the weighted blanket you choose may be too heavy for you and too light for your partner.

Learn more in our guide on choosing a weighted blanket.

Casper weighted blankets are spot clean only. Dissolve detergent in warm water before washing and air dry.

Weighted blankets are designed to offer comfort, relaxation, and stress relief for restless sleepers. Some studies show that through deep touch pressure, weighted blankets can have calming benefits, helping to reduce anxiety and alleviate insomnia, symptoms of chronic pain, and more.

The Casper Weighted Blanket is designed with quilted channels that hug around your body and reduce motion. The fluffy lining keeps you comfortable all night so you can have a calmer night’s rest and boost your sleep quality.

Absolutely! Sleeping with a weighted blanket every night can offer deep pressure stimulation, which may help in improving your mental health. Casper’s weighted blanket is designed for relaxation and hugs your body for a cozy, calming feel. It comes with different weight options, allowing you to choose the one that’s the ideal weight for optimal comfort. Plus, it features a breathable cotton cover, making it suitable even for a hot sleeper.

Experiencing discomfort might be due to using a heavy blanket that exceeds the recommended 10% of your body weight. Casper offers various weight options to ensure you find the right balance between deep pressure stimulation and comfort. If you’re a hot sleeper, the superior airflow of the blanket should also help in preventing overheating, which can contribute to body aches.

A gravity blanket, also known as a weighted blanket, provides deep pressure stimulation, a type of therapy known to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, thereby supporting mental health. Unlike a regular blanket, it is filled with microbeads and comes in different weight options to give a hugging sensation, which can be especially calming.