Although their conception was to provide comfort and calming effects to individuals experiencing autism, weighted blankets are gaining steam across a wide audience. Individuals suffering from anxiety and sleep troubles are buying weighted blankets and showering them with praise for keeping them calm and comfortable and improving their sleep. However, an item that packs such a powerful and positive punch comes at a price, some blankets costing upwards of $200.Â
With their rapid gains in popularity, the market is flooded with so many options, it can be tough to know where to start; so we put together a list of our top 8 weighted blankets on the market – all under $170!