The Original Gravity Weighted Blanket is said to get you to fall asleep faster, reduce your stress levels and improve your mood through stimulating deep pressure points in your body (i.e. your joints, muscles and tendons’). But is the Original Gravity Weighted blanket worth it? That’s what I’ll be looking into in this Original Gravity weighted blanket review.
If you’re someone who struggles to fall asleep at night, you’ll know well the impact of not being able to sleep on you, your life and your relationships including:
- The inability to concentrate
- Low mood
- Difficulties remembering (a.k.a Brain fog)
- Increased stress levels
And more.
Therefore, why you’re considering the original Gravity weighted blanket as a solution to your problem.
However, regardless of your difficulties sleeping, that doesn’t necessarily make the decision to buy the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket an easy option as it largely depends on a variety of factors, including:
- The design of the blanket
- The weight of the blanket and whether it’s comfortable to sleep with or not
- Whether it does what it says on the tin
- It’s availablility in your country; and
- The price and shipping costs (if any)
Therefore, why I’ve compiled this comprehensive review for you.
So let’s get started.
Table of Contents
About the original Gravity weighted blanket
The original Gravity weighted blanket company is not to be confused with the Gravity weighted blanket company (based in the US), which started as a Kickstarter campaign.
As the two are different companies.
In fact, you can tell the difference between the two by the trademark R sign on the original Gravity weighted blanket as opposed to the US Gravity weighted blanket.
Also, the original Gravity weighted blanket is owned by a company called Senso-rex and was born out of a necessity to provide an autistic boy with a more affordable weighted blanket option, than what was already available on the market at the time.
Therefore, not only are you buying a product with the Original Gravity weighted Blanket, but you’re also making a difference to others who may have a similar condition and be in a similar situation to that autistic boy.
In addition, it has also been featured in the Daily Mail, Forbes, the Financial Times, ELLE and The Guardian.
What is inside a weighted blanket?
What’s inside a weighted blanket (i.e. the material it’s made from) varies from blanket to blanket and company to company.
The original Gravity weighted blankets, however, are produced using organic cotton sourced from Spain.
And are ‘filled with glass microbeads, whilst the outer cover is made of ‘soft plush on one side and velvet on the other side’.
All of which, are hypoallergenic materials, which are ‘free [from] pesticides].
And, therefore, good for your skin.
Choosing to buy the original Gravity weighted blanket
At first (perhaps like you), I really liked the idea of the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket in terms of its therapeutic benefits.
However, I was apprehensive about buying it firstly, because of the design (I didn’t think it was particularly attractive) and secondly, because of the cost (it’s not/wasn’t exactly on the cheaper side of the price range).
It, therefore, took me some time to take the plunge and finally buy the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket after reading about it and its benefits.
Price
The Original Gravity Weighted Blankets range from £110 to £133.
However, when I bought it a few years ago now, I bought it for £149 so it was a lot more expensive back then, than it is now.
And that cost was at a discounted rate too.
Shipping
The blankets are ‘manufactured and shipped from Poland’, however, as the UK was still in the EU when I bought mine, shipping was free.
Understandably, now we’re out of the EU, however, anyone in the UK will need to pay custom duties taxes.
For more information on shipping and returns, see here.
Returns and Exchanges
Unfortunately, because of Covid-19, they don’t accept returns or exchanges.
So if you are going to buy it, you do need to be fully committed to it.
But hopefully, this review will help you to make that firm decision 😃
Colours and patterns to choose from
I opted for the Grey Original Gravity weighted blanket, however, there are nine colours available, which include, Grey, Navy, a dark Emerald Green, a Rose Pink colour or a pink checked pattern.
There is also the chance to buy covers separately, therefore, giving you more variety as to the colours and patterns you can choose from.
Gravity Blanket Review: The arrival of the original Gravity weighted blanket
The blanket arrived quicker than I expected it to, which left me with a favourable impression of the company in the first instance.
Especially since the website said it would arrive within 21 business days.
Then when I opened the packaging, it came in a good quality clear plastic case, which further gave me a positive impression of the brand.
A notice label that said it takes a few days for people to adjust to it, also, was displayed on the case.
However, I didn’t have any problems adjusting to it.
How the original Gravity weighted blanket works?
The weighted blanket is inserted into a cover, which means the weight of the blanket isn’t directly on you.
In fact, I tend to put another blanket in between the weighted blanket and my duvet to keep warm.
The cover is then held together with the weighted blanket through loopholes around the blanket, which you tie to the cover.
Once tied, you then zip it closed.
What weight should my gravity blanket be?
| Weight | Recommended Body Weight |
| 4 kg (8.8 lbs) | 30-50 kg |
| 6 kg (13.2 lbs) | 50-70 kg |
| 8 kg (17.6 lbs) | 70-90 kg |
| 10 kg (22 lbs) | 90 -110 kg |
| 12 kg (26.4 lbs) | +110 kg |
It is recommended, that you choose a weight that is 10% of your body weight.
Therefore, I chose the 6kg weight as that was the one most suited to my body weight.
But, as you can see from the table above, they range from 4kg all the way through to 12kg.
Can weighted blankets be washed?
Weighted blankets, including the original Gravity weighted blanket, can most certainly be washed and are easy to wash at that too.
How do you wash a gravity blanket?
To wash the Original Gravity blanket, all you need to do is put the cover (as opposed to the actual blanket) inside the washing machine on a 300 wash since (depending on the weight) the weighted blanket may be too heavy for the drum of your washing machine.
And, therefore, may break it.
Then once washed, dry the cover hanging.
Tying it back onto the blanket can be a bit of a faff but all you need is a bit of patience with it.
And you’re not washing it so often that it becomes a pain to do each time.
Is it OK to sleep with a weighted blanket every night?
It is okay to sleep with a weighted blanket every night since I do it.
If, of course, sleeping with the weighted blanket every night, however, didn’t make you feel comfortable, then that’s when it would be best not to sleep with it every night.
Can you sleep on your side with a weighted blanket?
You absolutely can sleep on your side with a weighted blanket since it’s not so heavy that you can’t move around in it.
Well, that’s if you get one that is 10% of your body weight (as recommended) and not any more than that.
In fact, I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Gravity Blanket Review: Are Gravity Blankets worth it?
Although, as mentioned earlier, I did originally have apprehensions about buying the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket because of the design and cost, it’s value in getting a deeper nights sleep has far outweighed each of those things.
In addition, I tend to throw my blanket off the bed every now again to be able to meditate and find the outer cover material to be really durable.
Therefore, of great quality.
Gravity Blanket Review: Do weighted blankets help anxiety?
I wouldn’t say the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket alone helps you with your anxiety.
Since if you have any fears, worries or doubts and replay certain situations and scenarios that happened throughout your day or various points throughout your life in your mind before you drift off to sleep, these will still stop you from falling asleep fast, regardless of whether you have the weighted blanket on you or not.
In addition, you may still wake up early in the morning still thinking about them, therefore, bringing your anxiety back.
You, therefore, need to also implement other solutions into your life, like EFTMR Counselling Psychotherapy, to support you in dealing with your anxiety once and for all.
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Why weighted blankets are bad?
There is no evidence to suggest that weighted blankets are bad for you.
Who should not use a weighted blanket?
With the above said, however, those who are pregnant, have diabetes, heart disease, unregulated blood pressure, about to undergo dialysis or any other medical conditions, are to consult with their doctor before using it.
In addition, they are not suitable for sharing with a partner as that is not their intended use, since you and your partner are of course going to have different body weights.
Therefore, you’ll each need one.
Where to buy the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket?
You can buy the Original Gravity Weighted Blanket at a discounted rate of £99 (saving £11) here.
Summary: Original Gravity Weighted Blanket Review
So there you have it, a full Original Gravity Weighted Blanket review to help you make the right decision for you.
Now over to you
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Thank you for this review! I’ve always been intrigued about these blankets and always wanted to try one! They do have a pretty high price point though!
They do but their discounts are good compared to what you would normally get it for so I think it’s worth it. But of course, it does depend on what else you’re spending on and you’re income.