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In this article, we’ll be discussing How to Choose the Best Weighted Blanket for Summer.

Summer 2021 is fast approaching and with the uncertainty of the pandemic continuing to alter summer plans, you may end up spending more time at home this summer than usual.

That might mean more nights on the couch and possibly more sleeping in and you’ll want to choose a comfortable companion to sleep with.

And by companion, we mean a Weighted Blanket that stays cool.

As you may already know, weighted blankets act as ‘pressure therapy’ that in simple terms feel like a warm embrace or hug.

Research has shown that it may help in reducing anxiety and help you fall asleep faster. They also appear to encourage serotonin and dopamine production which could be used for a better night’s sleep or for a relaxing session on the couch during your Netflix browsing.

With summer coming up, you will want to choose one that keeps you cool and doesn’t have you wake up in a pool of your own sweat, which isn’t the kind of pool you are looking to get into this summer.

Lucky for those who sleep hot or sleep in a hot climate area, there are specifically designed weighted blankets that offer the benefits of a weighted blanket but also help you to stay cool.

When looking for a weighted blanket that stays cool you’ll want to make sure of a few things:

1. It uses temperature control materials such as:

Organic Cotton – which is naturally cool and breathable

Glass Bead – which doesn’t induce heat so stay cool

Bamboo – which is best for your blanket cover to stay the coolest

2. Use the 10% rule when selecting a weight

You’ll want to select a weighted blanket weight that is 10% of your body weight to ensure you don’t select anything too heavy to optimize coolness.

3. Product name

There are many weighted blanket companies and many different styles to choose from, be sure to check if the one you are looking into specifically was designed to stay cool. If it has ‘Cooling’ in the product name, you’re in the right spot.

4. Money Back guarantee

Look for a blanket that offers a money-back guarantee. You want to have flexibility in case the one you select doesn’t work out and you need to choose a different one that feels and works better for you.

Here is our Recommendation for the Best Weighted Blanket for Summer

Gravity’s Cooling Blanket

We like this blanket firstly because their duvet cover wicks moisture and controls body temperature. It is also washable. Most importantly, they use fine-grade glass beads for their inner materials and the way it is stitched allows for it to always stay uniformly distributed.

They have different weights and colors to choose from to fit your needs and they have a great return policy in case you don’t find it a good fit.

Gravity’s Cooling Blanket is Napping’s recommended overall best-weighted blanket for the summer.

Some other honorable mentions for a weighted blanket for the summer season include:

Bearaby Cotton Napper

A good choice if you plan on using your weighted blanket more for couch and Netflix sessions.

LUNA Cooling Bamboo Weighted Blanket

A great selection for those looking for the best cooling weighted blanket on a budget.

To learn more about weighted blankets for the summer please visit our resources page.