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126 reviews
5 Ronnie E.  · Amazing – I purchased Wally the weighted whale to help me sleep as I struggle and he looked adorable. He is absolutely amazing and helps me sleep.
5 Leanne NZ  · Great Product – Love Kani the Kakapo. He is just perfect. Well made & his weight is just right for that feeling of security.
5 Tracy  · Perfect – My daughter absolutely loves her blanket. It has helped her to have a much better sleep at night. Would recommend it highly.
5 Cathy  · 5 star company – Excellent after sales service and prompt refund. Kind and thoughtful company who I wish well. No fault in the high quality product at all
5 Kim  · Never slept so soundly! – The best deep sleep in years!! My dreams have come back since using the Calming blanket and the bamboo cover is so luxurious!
5 Kiwi Weng Cheng L.  · The blanket is perfect – The kid size is perfect and the fabric is soft and comfortable. Appreciate the cover is separate and can be machine washed.
Wendy
Wendy2 posts
 

Scam. Take your money dont deliver – Ordered Kevin the koala early January for my grandson. Didn't even get a tracking number. Emails standard "will be an extra 7 days". Dont order from this company

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Jade S.
Jade S.
 

DO NOT BUY STEALS MONEY NO ITEM EVER SENT – Do not buy - bought kakapo for Xmas present for autistic daughter - steals money doesn’t send any item - no response to endless emails!

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Tara
TaraQLD2 posts
 

Hand Woven blanket is dangerous – I bought the hand woven blanket. Within a few minutes of using it, it caught my toe and dislocated it as all the weight was pulling from the sides. The blanket opens up far too much. I would not recommend this product.

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Anita W.
Anita W.QLD8 posts
 

Beautiful blanket – I purchased the blue woven blanket, it's surprising the weight for a knitted blanket. I really love putting the blanket on both my bed and on the couch watching TV. You really do feel a comforting feeling as soon as you put it on. My dog loves sleeping on it too.

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Jessica Hopwood
Jessica Hopwood
 

So nice! I love it so much! – Loving my woven calming blanket. I first tried my friends one & HAD TO get my own. So glad I did! The fabric itself feels so nice n soft, & the weight is perfect for me. I bought the woven blanket because the weather is still quite warm here in NZ and figured I'd get less overheated with a woven one. I was right! - The weaving provides great air… Read more

circulation in warmer weather, while still making me feel calm and cosy. I struggle with chronic lower back pain, which can sometimes make it hard to get to sleep. I feel this blanket does help me to relax and drift off a bit faster and I always look forward to bedtime (sometimes in the daytime, I'll hop under it for a bit just to feel a sense of calm on a stressful or busy day) I have already recommended this blanket to friends and family and am looking to Try/purchase one of the other calming blankets on this site, in the future!

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Georgia
Georgia2 posts
 

Absolutely love my oodie! – My oodie is the only thing keeping me warm enough this winter. Honestly a winter essential! 100% cat approved also, which makes it even better. Couldn’t recommend getting one enough ( a sloth one of course)

In-depth reviews

Tim M.
Tim M.NSW
 

Seems fine, no change to sleeping quality – I purchased it for my partner but she did not want to even try it. So I use it as I am not the type to bother with the return process. The blanket is heavy so when you turn over in the night you must really use force. It feels like you are really safe and enclosed and snug. It makes it harder to get up in the morning due to the effort of throwing… Read more

off the blankets. It's winter so I have a doona and another blanket as well. So you just stay longer and wait for the day to start without you and it's lockdown so there is little incentive to get up anyway. The heaviness of the blanket, (9kg) means the shape changes and some sides are droopy and you need to fix them daily or the bed looks messy. If you lie on your back and read before going to sleep and your feet are straight up then they get pushed down and feel weird so you have to turn them sideways. This is not a big deal but it is a thing that those light blankets do not cause. The blanket company emails a lot and it starts to feel like too much promotion and that you have been had. They are desperate for a review and so you feel like doing it just to stop the pleading. Then you feel like you will unsubscribe from them and feel silly for not having already done so. Any supposed calming effect would most likely be a placebo effect or maybe not, it could be some link back to earlier humans who slept beneath heavy animal skins. Who can say for certain? One thing for sure is that many people will feel a need to think they made a good purchase having outlaid so much and this will affect their opinions. Studies prove this and there is even a term for this which I will not pretend to know but could easily have looked up and then acted as I did know. The grey blanket look is interesting and seems classy but also can be seen as a giant doily and something a granny may have.

Natalie S.
Natalie S.VIC3 posts
 

Sleep game changer – I’ve had terrible trouble falling asleep and staying asleep and trouble with anxiety for a few years now. I’ve been in medication to assist my sleeping and even then I would still wake up tired and not well rested. My amazing mother purchased me a Calming Blanket and I’ve used it for about 3 weeks now and I immediately noticed the difference in… Read more

how quickly I could fall asleep and that if I do happen to wake up through out the night (which is rarely since) I am able to get back to sleep easily! I’ve tried sleeping without it one night and I tossed and turned couldn’t lay comfortably and was exhausted the next day. I no longer take medication to help me sleep - thankfully. My only regret is that I didn’t have this blanket 3 years ago! Absolutely amazing product and I am so thankful my mum made this purchase for me! I wake up refreshed and if I’m having a down day snuggling up under my Calming Blanket truly does mimic the relief of a warming hug when you sometimes don’t even know that’s all you need!!!

Scarlet Smith
Scarlet Smith3 posts
 

No more tossing & turning – I was pleasantly surprised by my Calming Blanket from the first night. I have chronic insomnia, among other chronic health conditions, & I'll admit that I was sceptical about how useful a weighted blanket would be for me. Sometimes if I'm especially anxious it can still take me a bit of time to get to sleep. But since I started sleeping with the… Read more

weighted blanket, I'm getting to sleep quite quickly, staying asleep in the same position for up to 4 hours at a time & when I do wake up I get back to sleep straight away. I'm blown away by how much better I'm sleeping. The blanket is well made, the size & weight (6.8kg) are ideal, the blanket material is gorgeous & soft, & the non-toxic glass beads were a selling point for me. My only concern is the internal tie-connections - I don't think there are enough. Nevertheless, I love my Calming Blanket & I'm going to get one for my son in a lighter weight. I was also really impressed with how the delivery turn-over of 4 working days.

Positive reviews

Geri
Geri
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Amazing range of products – I’d been looking for a weighted blanket for a while and was so pleased with my purchase! The snuggly winter cover feels really luxurious and I’ve recently bought the cotton cover which is also great. My daughter loved my blanket so much we bought her a child’s version. Super quick delivery and great customer service. Would recommend

Sandra Palencia
Sandra Palencia
  Verified

Great weighted blanket – Bought this for my 8 year old who’s always struggled falling asleep. He is certainly falling asleep a lot faster these days although we are still working on him not waking up through the night. He also had a little accident with the blanket getting wet and I was so relieved that this could be washed in the washing machine. It washed perfectly and dried very quickly. Thanks a lot Sandra

Ches
Ches2 posts
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Two for grandchildren – We bought 2 of these for our 2 granddaughters one of which has mild autism and the other a benign brain tumour. Their mother says that they are getting on really well with them.

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Negative reviews

Andrea G.
Andrea G.
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Never arrived after 1 month and won't hive a refund – After 1 monrh no item, asked for a refund and was refused, very dissappointed have purchased a weighted toy elsewhere

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Ben Toogood
Ben Toogood
 

Haven’t received – Hi, i haven’t received my calming blanket yet, cause you please chase this up? I brought for my partner 4 weeks ago and still hasn’t come

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Georgina
Georgina2 posts
 

Not quite what I hoped – It is heavy of course so it slides off during the night but the main problem is that the weight is not evenly distributed. I spend a lot of time trying to get the weight all even on her. 5yo found it too hot so we gave it to the 3yo. I don't think her sleep has improved. It is nicely made and cozy.

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Recent reviews

Belinda
BelindaVIC
 

Amazing it has changed my life for sure – I am so happy with my calming blanket it has changed my life. The quality of the fabric is beautiful and soft. I can now fall asleep in 5-10 minutes instead of 2-3 hours, it also helps me when I'm have high anxiety it's like someone giving you a big hug. Show reply

Hayley
Hayley
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Really happy with my Sensory Sheet – My daughter who is 8, has always struggled to stay in her own bed. After putting the sensory sheet on her bed she is sleeping loads better and loves the feeling of the soft material. Plus, she has Kevin the Koala who is weighted and adorable.

Jose
Jose
 

Best Gift Ever – My girlfriend suffers from anxiety and had always trouble sleeping when I'm away working. Bought her a Kevin the Koala for her and she has slept like a baby ever since! No anxiety attacks during the night or anything. 10/10 present!

Jacob Jon
Jacob Jon7 posts
 

Have both normal & now Bamboo blankets – The Bamboo blanket does everything that is stated , definitely Cooler than my normal blanket, now that things have started to warm up

kmcure
kmcureWA
 

Gorgeous – I already have an original weighted blanket, which I love but is a bit hot in summer. Bought the hand-woven blanket ready for summer and it is beautiful. It allows good air flow to stay cool, is super soft and looks stunning. Thank you

Alana P.
Alana P.
 

Absolute favourite blanket – first good night's sleep in a long time. Kept me warm during the night. Soft fabric made the blanket much more comfortable. The blanket was not too heavy. Great calming and warm blanket. Thank you

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Michelle
MichelleNSW2 posts
 

This has helped my daughter sleep. Thank you – My daughter is now sleeping peacefully. Love the bamboo weighted blanket. The blanket is so calming and comfortable. Thank you. Michelle Scott.

Toni
Toni13 posts
 

Love it – First experience using a weighted blanket. Love it. Should have bought one ages ago. Easy purchase and quick delivery considering the challenging times.

Elke H
Elke HVIC2 posts
 

Not just another blanket – I purchased 3 weighted blankets for every member of the family since purchasing one earlier this year for my autistic sone and it has worked wonders for all of us. Better sleeps and the ability to have nerves calmed on those super stressful/anxious days. Thank you!!

Simone Agius
Simone AgiusNew South Wales
 

This blanket has helped my son immensely – The blanket has been a god send for my son. He is on the spectrum and since getting the blanket has been able to fall asleep quicker. The only annoying thing is the weights move around in the blanket and we have to disperse them evenly most of the time as they end up down the bottom of the blanket.

Vanessa W.
Vanessa W.
 

Love my calming blanket …..I’m actually using it without the cover – It has given me better and longer sleep cycles since I started using it and I’m really glad I bought it

Rhona Palijan
Rhona PalijanNSW2 posts
 

Never Have I felt such comfort – Had been suffering from anxiety, finding sleep impossible. This blanket saved my sanity. Like a big loving hug. Can’t live without

Julie
JulieQLD3 posts
 

New beds for my old dogs – I ordered 2 dog beds on line - the price was right, the delivery super speedy and my two old Labradors love them. We’ve had to ban the little grandchildren from using them too!!!

Monie P.
Monie P.WA
 

3 happy and sleeping customers – Husband and son ADHD and another teenager son who loves to sleep - husband has trashed around for years unable to get a good nights sleep and first night bingo he didn’t move and slept a solid 8 hrs sleep - first time ever in 20 years. Absolutely worth the investment

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