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Calming Blanket Weighted Blanket
Frustrated
Our blanket keeps bunching up and so hard to even out, its frustrating constantly waking up in a mess. I wish it was evenly distributed like it states but it does not.
Purchased for A$229.00.
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Alex S
- 4 reviews
The bunching! Always with the bunching!
When I first got this blanket I absolutely loved it, though 2 weeks in, that all changed. The blanket constantly bunches! Even after shaking it loose and trying to flatten it out it just keeps bunching! The internal ties are useless and keep breaking. Definitely would not buy another.
Purchased in January 2020 for A$299.00.
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Hi Alex, I'm very sorry to hear that you are having some trouble with your blanket.
The inner weighted part of the blanket should be attached to the outer minky cover via the inner loops and ties.... Read more
These ties ensure that the beads stay evenly distributed and the weight does not bunch to one side of the blanket. If some bunching is occuring, you can unzip the blanket and untie these ties, shake the blanket out flat to re-distribute the beads evenly, then re-tie the ties tightly. I am hopeful this should solve your issue! As you mentioned that the ties have snapped off, could you please email us at help@calmingblankets.com.au with the subject line "ALEX PRODUCT REVIEW" and some photos so that we can send you a replacement cover right away, as that certainly isn't up to our usual standards. We would love to regain your faith in our company! Hope to hear from you soon :)Calming BlanketsCalming Blanket
Hi Alex, Steph here, quickly following up :)
I have tried to find you in our emails but I can't seem to locate anything with the subject line "Alex Product Review" and unfortunately Alex is a very co... Read more
mmon name, so I do believe that we haven't heard from you as of yet. Nevertheless, I just wanted to see how everything was going with that one?Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Not a fan
its an extremely expensive product that in these hard times I stupidly bought! My son hates it. He won't use it and and its constantly thrown on the floor! I tried it myself and dont love it either.
Purchased in June 2020 for A$90.00.
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Hi Jussy, we are very sorry to hear that your son isn't getting on with his Calming Blanket.
We do understand that while weighted blankets can be absolute life changers for some, each person is different and they simply aren't suited to everybody.... Read more
The best part is that we offer FREE returns, and are always happy to help! We would hate for you to be stuck with a blanket that leaves you in pain, so please feel free to email us at help@calmingblankets.com.au with the subject line "JUSSY PRODUCT REVIEW" so that we can help you organise a return for that one :) We would love to get this sorted for you!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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TiarnaSouth East Queensland, QLD
Moves doesn't stay in place
First time using a weighted blanket I like that it is heavy. I dislike that the insert moves and can bunch up and make the blanket really heavy to fix up.
Purchased in July 2020 at Calming Blankets for A$300.00.
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Hi Tiarna, I'm very sorry you are having some trouble with your blanket.
The inner weighted part of the blanket should be attached to the outer minky cover via the inner loops and ties.... Read more
These ties ensure that the beads stay evenly distributed and the weight does not bunch to one side of the blanket. If some bunching is occuring, you can unzip the blanket and untie these ties, shake the blanket out flat to re-distribute the beads evenly, then re-tie the ties tightly. I am hopeful this should solve your issue! Please let me know how you go, if you have any more trouble with that one please feel free to email us at help@calmingblankets.com.au with the subject line "TIARNA PRODUCT REVIEW" so that we can ensure that you have received a blanket up to our usual standards. We would love to be able to regain your faith in our company :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
BekGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
Calming blanket
Sadly didn’t work at all , very disappointed as We were desperate for this to work for our little one .
Small sizes bearly covered my toddler and the weight was not evenly weighted even though ties were on the correct spots .
It slide off a lot and she didn’t like the weight of it at all . We tried for almost two weeks but it didn’t help at all , actually made her worse :(
Such great reviews but sadly money wasted for us :(
The cover itself was gorgeous and soft though
Absolutely gutted
Purchased in June 2020 at Calming Blankets for A$100.00.
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Hi Bek. I'm so sorry to hear that your Calming Blanket was not suited to your little one!
We do offer free returns, so if you email katie@calmingblankets.com.au I can organise for you to send that on... Read more
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Too small
Found the child's blanket too small and the adult one would be too heavy for the child so a bit disappointed but the concept seems good. Keeping it anyway and might order the adult one in the future. Disappointed at the size
Purchased in April 2020 for A$125.00.
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Hi Nadia. Sorry to hear of your disappointment!
We do state the exact measurements of the children's size blanket on our website; "Our kids weighted blankets are 121cm x 91cm making it more affordable... Read more
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LisaSydney, NSW
Way to heavy for me
This wasn’t for me, it is way too heavy & I was waking up with a sore back everyday. So disappointed as I really wanted to see if my sleep pattern would change.
Purchased in May 2020.
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Hi Lisa, I'm very sorry to hear that you have had this experience with your calming blanket. We do understand that while weighted blankets can be absolute life changers for some, each person is differ... Read more
ent and they simply aren't suited to everybody. The best part is that we offer FREE returns, and are always happy to help!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Sam
- 2 reviews
Like the weight
The weight is perfect. How ever there is to much movement in the filling even though I have tied all the ties probably. And often need adjustment. Deciding if I will get another style
Purchased in November 2019 at Calming Blankets for A$200.00.
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Hi Sam, I'm sorry to hear that the weights in your blanket are still shifting with all the ties secured.
We have our lovely new Hand-Woven blanket, which unlike our other blankets, gets its weight fr... Read more
om the material itself. This ensures that the weight is more evenly distributed.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
NicGippsland, VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Great product
You have a fantastic product but to be honest it hadn’t made any difference to my sleep. I’m a light sleeper and was hoping to improve on this but not so :(
Purchased in March 2020.
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Hi Nic, we are very sorry to hear that your blanket hasn't made many improvements to your sleep.
We do understand that while weighted blankets can be absolute life changers for some, each person is d... Read more
ifferent and they simply aren't suited to everybody.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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RJT
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Really not for me
This was a horrible, suffocating experience for me. I am autistic, and I couldn't stand this at all - it made me feel crushed and struggling for breath. No words I can impart are strong enough to share how negative of an experience this product was for me (it absolutely entirely robbed me of a few nights sleep until I stopped trusting the reviews of other people and trusted in my own experience).
That said, the company paid for return postage (if I remember correctly), and promply refunded with no argument. So worth a go, if you think this *may* be your / your child's thing.
Purchased in April 2019.
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Hi there, we are so sorry to hear about your negative experience with our product.
We do understand that while weighted blankets can be absolute life changers for some, each person is different and they simply aren't suited to everybody.... Read more
Thank you for giving our products a go, we appreciate the opportunity :) I am pleased to hear that you had a hassle-free returning experience and that whilst the product itself wasn't for you, the customer service after was a redeeming factor for your overall experience with us. Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything else that we can help you with!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
HannaGippsland, VIC
Way too small to be functional
Info says the weighted blanket is not recommended for children under 2 years of age (completely understandable) yet the kids blanket is the size of a cot blanket. Far too small even for a 3 year old in a single bed. If we use it side ways in order to keep her body warm, her feet hang out. If we use it length ways to cover her feet, it’s not wide enough to keep her body warm.
Purchased in December 2019.
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Hey Hanna! I'm very sorry to hear that your kids blanket has not been quite big enough for your little one. We would love to fix this situation for you! Our kids blanket is designed to be a more affor... Read more
dable and effective blanket for small children. We try to make this clear via diagrams and sizing information on our website. As stated on our product page on our website:Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
- Verified purchase
More cons than pros.
I bought a minky and a bamboo weighted calming blanket in a two for one deal.
Pros - I like the weight, I do not kick my legs around so much.
My husband cannot just reach over for a cuddle so I sleep uninterrupted by him, but this is also a con.
Cons - They are soooo hot, no one in my family can handle sleeping with the minky blanket so we do not use it.
The minky blanket bunches up unevenly, which makes it hard to use, even while sitting on the lounge.
The bamboo blanket slides off me while I am asleep and I need to drag it up every so of...Read more
Purchased in October 2019 at Calming Blankets.
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Hi Jac, we're very sorry to hear that your Calming Blankets weren't what you were expecting.
Regarding the blanket bunching up - please ensure that the inner loops and ties are securely fastened, thi... Read more
s is what keeps the weight in place to avoid the bunching from occurring.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
StaceyFar North Queensland, QLD
Doesn't live up to the hype
Didn't live up to the hype. I love the concept of a weighted blanket being able to reduce anxiety and help me sleep but it did nothing. It was also quite small for the price.
Purchased in March 2019 at Online for A$200.00.
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Hi Stacey,
I'm so sorry to hear that your Calming Blanket was not suited to you! We do understand that while weighted blankets can be absolute life changers for some, each person is different and they simply aren't suited to everybody.
... Read more
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Amber MSydney, NSW
BLANKET ARRIVED MOLDY!
I purchased the Adult Weighted Blanket for a gift for a family member suffering from health issues.
When we unraveled the blanket it was moldy inside!
Aside from the lack in quality for a high price , a product promoting health benefits arriving in an unhealthy condition is beyond disappointing.
Waiting for a response/replacement from company.
Purchased in July 2019 at Calming Blankets for A$299.00.
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Hi Amber! Wow I’m so sorry to see your blanket has arrived in this state! This is honestly the first case we have heard of this happening. It may have gotten wet in transport. If you haven't already, ... Read more
send us some images of the product then dispose of it immediately. We will definitely replace it for you! Please let me know if there’s anything else we can help with!Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
SameerWestern Australia
- 2 reviews
- Verified purchase
Poor Design and Poor Customer service (DON'T BUY SINGLE ADULT BLANKET)
I bought an adult blanket for myself but I am not 100% satisfied with this product.
This blanket is meant to be a sleep blanket not just a couch blanket.
The length and width of the blanket is not enough for my height and sleep posture (My leg sticks out of the blanket).
Also the weighted blanket, which is tied inside the cover, does not provide an evenly distributed weight and hence not stable enough during sleep (the inside weight moves and I have to readjust the weight).
In summary the design needs to be improved to synchronise the weighte...Read more
d blanket and the fleece cover and also provide a good length and width to the blanket to cover the whole body. When I emailed the customer representative who messaged me for product feedback, I got no response from anyone, very poor service. I will never buy again from them.Purchased in June 2019 for A$209.00.
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Hi Sameer,
I’m so sorry that you haven’t been 100% satisfied with your Calming Blanket.... Read more
We try and make our sizing clear on all our product pages with detailed measurement/specifications, as well as diagrams. The Adults Single Size Blanket is a single doona size and is advertised as such. It measures 198cm x 121cm making it perfect for most adults. It ensures the weight is mostly focused on the user. We understand that the Single Adult size may not be the right size for everybody and would love to find the right size blanket for you! We really want to make sure that your experience with our company is a positive one. As such we can certainly look at exchanging your blanket for a larger size or organising a free return and full refund. Something that many companies are not willing to do. I believe your email has now been responded to. Please let us know via email response the best way to resolve the issue and we will sort the problem out for you ASAP! Kindest Regards, Todd, Co-founder of Calming BlanketsSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Sam LGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
Shipping takes too long
The email mentioned 2-8 business days but it has been over a month now.
They should mention it if it's going to take this long!! I'm very dissapointed with their service.
Purchased in April 2019.
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Hey Sam, many of our blankets are on pre-sale right now which is clearly indicated on the product page. If you haven't purchased on pre-sale, contact our email help@calmingblankets.com.au so they can ... Read more
follow it up with Australia Post. We are sorry you are disappointed so far and assure you that if you contact us, we will solve your enquiry.Calming BlanketsCalming Blanket
Haven't heard from you Sam so I will assume everything is sorted - please note that we have many 5 star reviews based on our shipping time being faster than quoted. I am assuming you purchased on pre-... Read more
sale and missed our warnings. Let me know if there's anything else we can do for you :) <3Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
GreediHunter Region, NSW
Could be much better
The inside portion of the blanket is flat. It just feels like a very expensive blanket. I bought my daughter a calming blanket from a different company and it’s so much better
Purchased in February 2019.
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Hey Greedi,
Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your blanket. Could you elaborate what you mean by flat? You may have a faulty blanket we need to replace...... Read more
Have you contacted our staff prior to making this reviews? We always solve customer service problems. Please email help@calmingblankets.com.au with some photos of the issue so we can help you :) I can't find an order name under Greedi so you will have to reach out to us! Thanks, DavieSimilar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Ange S.asked
I purchased the Bamboo Weighted Blanket as I live in sunny Queensland and wanted a natural fabric that would breathe. I received a blanket and the label says Polyester Inner and Outer with glass beads filling. There is zero reference to bamboo. I've done a bit of reading online and am pretty confident that Bamboo should not be labelled as polyester in any circumstance. Can anyone offer any explanation? It seems a bit misleading to me.
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Hi Ange, Steph here :)
I'm very sorry to hear that you have possibly received an incorrect blanket.
I can assure you that our blankets are made from 100% bamboo, however unfortunately, we have recently found that some of the bamboo blankets had the incorrect label put on them when they were manufactured.
Rest assured as soon as we found out, we got on top of this with our suppliers.
I have just sent you an email, if you could please get back to me with a photo of that one, I would love to get this sorted for you right away!
Hope to hear back soon :)
Hi, I have just had the same experience. They are telling me the polyster one is infact bamboo.... it doesnt feel anything like bamboo. It feels silky, just like polyster. Did you ever get sent a bamboo one?
Really hate feeling misled.
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Hi Krystina, Steph here :)
I am very sorry that you feel misled in regards to your Bamboo Weighted Blanket, unfortunately, as we mentioned, there was a batch of incorrectly labelled blankets and covers. Our suppliers have now fixed this issue, unfortunately, it is just a case of phasing out all of the affected items.
If you would like to return that one to us for a full refund, we are more than happy to help you with this.
I have just closed your tickets with our support agent Lucy and have contacted you via my personal email to hopefully get this sorted out for you!
Looking forward to hearing back.
Chrislasked
I ordered 2 blankets, a kevin koala and a face mask on july 27th 2020.
I have had many email exchanges with you, the last from paris on sept 2nd, who was going to arrange for a priority shipment. Today I tried to ring and got a voice message asking me to email, and when I emailed to support@calmingblankets.Com.Au. The email ‘bounced’. Have you gone out of business?
I now wish to request a full reund of $696.99aud
I also request a phone call on 0404074262 within 2 working days. I save copies of all correspondence, and will take this up with consumer affairs, if no reply.
Chris leatherland
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Hi Chris, Steph here, just following up quickly :)
I can see your cuddly Koala friend has now arrived with your granddaughter and the rest of your order has been canceled and refunded in full.
We hope she is loving her new friend!
I am so pleased that we were able to get this sorted out for you, and again, we do apologise for all of the delays in our warehouse, as promised, we have begun implementing new processes in the warehouse to ensure an overall swifter packaging routine, should you ever wish to purchase one of our products in the future, I am hopeful that your turn over will be much more efficient!
Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you :)
Agnesasked
Just have a concern about the uneven weight distribution that people have complained about in their reviews.
Can you provide more information on how the beads are distributed in the blanket
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I don’t find it a problem. The internal ties keep it in place inside the cover. It does bunch up a little at the bottom but the weight is still evenly distributed. I just shake it out in the morning. It’s not enough that it affects the intention of the blanket.
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Hey there, Steph here, and I want to say that I am terribly sorry to hear that you have been having some trouble with your blanket.
The inner weighted part of the blanket should be attached to the ou... Read more
ter minky cover via the inner loops and ties. These ties ensure that the beads stay evenly distributed and the weight does not bunch to one side of the blanket.