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Lotus Weighted Blankets

Sleep, beautiful wonderful oh-so-peaceful sleep has become the priority in my life this past year due to my medical diagnosis. Funny how the one thing we fought as a child becomes the one thing we crave as an adult! We know as a whole adults are not getting the amount of sleep needed nightly (research shows that adults need at least seven hours of sleep every night to function effectively throughout the day), and sadly many children and teenagers are not either. Did you know that new parents lose the equivalent of 6 months worth of sleep in their child’s first 2 years of life? There are a variety of reasons why we all miss out on the sleep we need, but how can we work to make sleep better?

LOTUS Plush Blanket

I now stick to a strict bedtime, use a fan for white noise, have an amazing new mattress, and love love love using a weighted blanket. I share my love of weighted blankets whenever I’m talking about sleep (with friends, on the radio, or with total strangers in a store if they happen to be looking at one). A weighted blanket, to me, feels like going to sleep with a hug. And, that feeling actually is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety.

From LotusBlankets.ca:

Studies suggest weighted blankets may create a natural boost in mood, ease stress and anxiety, promote deeper sleep, encourage athletic recovery, and soothe Restless Leg Syndrome. LOTUS™ weighted blanket combines luxury finishes with proven science to ground you in feelings of security, stability, and safety.  The act of sleeping with a weighted blanket encourages Deep Touch Pressure Stimulation (DTPS).

DTPS can mimic the feeling of being hugged, swaddled or cradled. According to a 2009 study by Temple Grandin, Ph.D in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, DTPS has a calming effect in children with autism and ADHD, and a similar relaxing effect in adults without a medical diagnosis. 

Deep pressure encourages the production of serotonin, a hormone involved in elevating mood. Serotonin is also a precursor to melatonin, a hormone responsible in the regulation of sleep. In other words, deep pressure therapy can play a positive role to help with both mood and sleep.

LOTUS is based right here in Saskatchewan, so when they reached out I was really happy to hear about a local business that promotes weighted blankets. When purchasing a weighted blanket, be careful about the contents inside used as weights and where they’re coming from. LOTUS™ is the only Eco-Friendly, Luxury Weighted Blanket made with fabrics certified by Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 and recycled premium lead free glass beads. This means our products are clean and safe, and made with soft premium cotton that’s cool and breathable for year-round use.

LOTUS Air Blanket

The one and only issue I had with my first weighted blanket was that it was too warm in the summer, so I had to transition to not using it in the warmer months and was so happy to have it back now in the fall when the house is cooler at night. LOTUS Air blankets are NOT HOT, meaning you can use them for year-round-use.

LOTUS™ Air uses soft, premium cotton, designed to be cool and breathable for year-round use in all climates. Our LOTUS™ Plush will a little warmer than a regular blanket but will provide the ultimate grounding experience. The weight comes from glass micro-beads which are not heat trapping.

The general guide is to choose a blanket that’s 8 to 12 percent of your body weight. If you fall in the middle of the range, there are a few factors to consider. Choose the 10 lb if you usually sleep on your side, or have joint pain, especially in your knees, hips, or back. Choose the 15 lb weight if you are a healthy adult who usually sleeps on their front or back. I use a 10lb blanket and it’s perfect for me!

A LOTUS weighted blanket would be an amazing gift to give a loved one this holiday season. Santa would also certainly get a lot of love and thanks if he brought one to leave by the tree! Husbands – if your wife sent you this post, this hint is for you!

Shipping is FREE anywhere in Canada from Lotus AND I’ve got a discount code just for my readers: use GIFTGUIDE20 to save 20% on all blankets this holiday season! Happy shopping!

LOTUS is giving Feisty Frugal & Fabulous readers the chance to win a LOTUS 10lb Plush Weighted Blanket (ARV $249.00)! To enter to win, just fill in your name and email address below and click BEGIN! Then, just leave a comment sharing your thoughts on weight blankets – have you been curious about them, do you already have one?

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  • I got to try a weighted blanket when we went to my Dad’s for an overnight a couple weeks ago. It was amazing! Both my husband and I couldn’t believe how well we slept using it! It’s definitely on our list of must haves now!

  • I have heard about them but am thinking it would be too warm for me as usually I sleep with just a sheet and sometimes have that off and a fan going

  • I’ve heard so many good things about them. I’d really love to try one for myself. They sound very cozy.

  • I’m very curious about them. I work with a student who has autism and I’ve seen the benefits that weighted blankets can provide.

  • I have heard of weighted blankets and my daughter swears by her blanket. I would love to try one and see if it would help me go to sleep and stay asleep.

  • My son, who’s employed in a very stressful business, loves his weighted blanket although he says it is too warm in the summer. Maybe “Santa” will need to get him a Lotus.

  • I’ve always wanted one since I have Restless Legs Syndrome – my legs are always moving in bed so this weighted blanket might help

  • I don’t have a weighted blanket but I would love to try one. I feel it would go along great with all the other calming things, I do to get my brain ready for sleep

  • I have heard of weighted blankets but have not tried one but they sound like they give you a great nights sleep

  • My mother really wants one of these. She has terrible insomnia, I would totally gift this to her because I have no sleep problems, thankfully.

  • I don’t heat my bedroom, so tend to heap on duvets and comforters in winter. So I make my own weighted blanket :0 But I’d love to try a real one.

  • I’ve seen a few posts on these blankets recently and they have me really intrigued. I’d really love to try one for my sons who seem to toss and turn a lot in the night.

  • I’ve wanted a weighted blanket for a while. I already sleep with 2 heavy comforters as I find it helps me sleep.

  • I have heard about these blankets, but I’ve never had the opportunity to try one. I have difficulty staying warm, so the extra weight might keep the heat in and help me sleep. Would love to try one!

  • I have heard lots of good things about these weighted blankets. I would really like to try one! I sometimes have a hard time falling asleep.

  • I would love to try one. I don’t sleep well thru the night and with a 7 mth old and a 3 yr old (me 9 and 11 yr old are good), sleep is hard to come by. When I do finally fall asleep, I would like it to be a quality sleep

  • I was looking at one the other day and remembering how when I was a kid I loved having “heavy” blankets on me. I think I’d love one!

  • I have read about weighted blankets and the benefits of sleeping under one online and very interested in one for my teen, she actually asked for one on the christmas list!. I also would love to try one.

  • I have trouble getting a good night’s sleep and would be very curious to try a weighted blanked and see if it helps.

  • Looks like I might have restless leg syndrome and just yesterday a health professional recommended a weighted blanket, so fingers crossed!

  • I have been curious about weighted blankets….thinking about the heavier quilts from Grandma’s house….and wondering if there was something that would be washable and perhaps a little cooler. My husband is a restless sleeper and I am seriously thinking about getting him a weighted blanket. Thank you for all of this information1

  • I don’t have one, yet, but I would love a weighted blanket. I’d love to get one for everyone in the family, I bet they’d really like them.

  • I’ve heard good things about weighted blankets but I have yet to use one. I currently use a folded wool blanket and that helps me sleep.

  • I have asked my daughters for one for Christmas. I find myself more easily settled in bed when I have heavier blankets on top.

  • Weighted blankets are amazing! I have a 15 pound one, and my kids are always trying to steal it. Two of them have now asked for one for Christmas….words I’d never though I would hear from a 12 and 8 year old….

  • I’m very curious if a weighted blanket would help my husband who moves a lot when he sleeps (he has the “jimmy legs”).

  • I am very curious about the weighted blankets! I have heard wonderful things about their benefits and would love to try it out myself for anxiety

  • I have one but it is 20lbs. It is too heavy — though I do use it when I need help sleeping.. By the way, they work. I think the 10lb would be better for me.

  • I would love to try a weighted blanket!! I am a very poor sleeper & have tried a number of other methods to help me sleep but not this yet.

  • I have been wanting to try a weighted blanket for a while now. The only thing holding me back is the price tag on most highly rated weighted blankets.

  • I know that some schools use it to calm kids who are hyperactive. I do not own one and would love to use it to get better sleep.

  • I have been curious about weighted blankets ,mostly for my husband as he has M.S and I have done a lot of reading that it can help stop the spasticity at night to help provide a better nights sleep, so I have been thinking about getting one for him

  • I havent had the pleasure of using one but I have read they are great for people with sleep issues and anxiety. I definitely lost more than the average 6 months in my secinds first 2 years. I slept about 3 hours a day for a year. I’m catching up now but once I hear a noise I cant fall back to sleep. I would love this to snuggle up in this.

  • I have heard a lot about weighted blankets and am curious about them. I’d love to see how one could improve my sleep.

  • A fellow at work is always talking about how well he sleeps since he purchased a weighted blanket. I would love to win this for my wife who can never sleep through the night. I have heard that these blankets help with insomnia.

  • I’ve been curious about weighted blankets and have heard nothing but good things but I always worried about them being hot so I’ve never tried one – thanks for the generous contest & chance to win!!

  • I’ve never tried one – but I am interested. I thought they would be too hot, and I wasn’t sure if they could be used every day.

  • I’ve always needed weight on me while I sleep. It always makes me relax and fall asleep easier. And now the weighted blankets has come out I have been eyeing them up. Love to get one, one day 🙂

  • I honestly think weighted blankets are one of the coolest inventions. I know my Mrs and my dog would love one. I could see both of them snuggled together under one of those. We currently dont own one but so hope to win! Thank you for the opportunity, and good luck to all!

  • I’ve never had a weighted blanket but for example when visiting my daughter she has a very light-weight duvet for me so I pile a thick terry bathrobe on top when going to bed. So I guess I’d enjoy a weighted blanket on me when I go to sleep.

  • I have heard all about them, never actually had one though. It’s interesting, would be able to attempt to use them if I win.

  • I have heard so much about these blankets , id love to try one out ! Id actually love to get one for my son as well , he sleeps horribly and this could help !

  • I have Anxiety Disorders, so I’ve been hearing about weighted blankets for a while now, and how they can help with that. The interesting thing is that way way before I ever heard about them, I’d do this thing, when super anxious, where I’d lie down on the hard floor, chest to the floor, and it’d calm me down a bit….I know, it sounds odd, but, it was the pressure of the floor on my racing heart that I wanted, especially, along with pressure in general, and that’s how I got it. When I heard about weighted blankets, I thought – OH my gosh!!! This is the easy, comfy, better way to get that pressure!

  • My son has a weighted Blanket and he absolutely loves it, I’ve snuggled with him under it and actually asked for one for myself for Christmas!

  • I have been very curious about weighted blankets….I know my granddaughter has been talking about them and she suffers from anxiety so I would gift this to her if I was to win!

  • I have been researching weighted blankets as my husband is restless at night, and it interferes with both of our sleep. I would love the opportunity to own one and finally feel rested in the morning.

  • I’ve heard so much about weighted blankets and curious about what they are really like. I don’t own one but hear they help with sleep for adults and kids who have restless sleep. Would sure be something our house could use.

  • I haven’t tried a weighted blanket yet but I’ve been looking into getting one. I suffer from chronic back pain (burst a vertebrae in an accident in my 20s) and get restless leg syndrome during times of stress. Weighted blankets can help with both so I’d love to give one a try. I haven’t bought one yet as they are quite pricey.

  • I have seen weighted blankets everywhere! I would love to try them as I’m a very light sleeper. Thanks for the chance…..fingers crossed

  • I’ve been reading a lot of reviews on weighted blankets. I’m hoping to one day be able to own one. I’m hoping it will be able to help both me and hubby (especially hubby) be able to sleep. He’s adhd and I have a lot of health issues that prevent me from sleeping very well.

  • I’ve been curious, I even bought one but then returned it because it was pricey and I still wasn’t sure. I think it would help me sleep better, and maybe my daughter too!

  • I don’t have a weighted blanket or neither have I tried one. I use an old heavy flannel blanket that my mom made for me years ago,

  • A friend of mine has one and says it really helps her anxiety. I would love to try it for the same reason. Thanks for the chance to win!

  • I have been looking into getting one for each of my kids. They’ve always been restless sleepers and I really think a weighted blanket would help them. Love that these are Canadian made too.

  • I have always heard amazing things about weighted blankets. Many years ago I received a small homemade one for my son to help calm and regulate him as he has autism. I did find it helped but we no longer have it as the quality wasn’t very good sadly & I would love to start using one for him again now that the market is more aware of the benefits & there are more options. I love how extremely well made this looks & that it’s breathable & eco-friendly!

  • My niece has one and she loves it. I tried it at her house and I think if I had it here I would fall instAntly asleep

  • I’ve been wanting to try a weighted blanket for some time now…glad I came across this review, and glad to know about LOTUS!

  • I am thankful for this review as I was wondering about how these work. I have a grandson with sensory issues and heard these weighted blankets can help.

  • I have fibromyalgia and my 11 year old is autistic. We don’t have a weighted blanket but I’ve wanted one for a long time (its just way out of my budget right now). Thanks for the chance.

  • I think weighted blankets are wonderful and make so much sense. I don\t have one yet, but I do plan to get one. I think I would sleep so much better and easier. I think more people would benefit from them than they might realize.

  • We don’t have one, I think my oldest son would benefit! What a great idea for Christmas gift.
    How cool LOTUS is Sask Made!

  • What a great idea!, I vaguely heard of them and love the fact that they are not HOT, this would make a great gift for a few family members!

  • I keep hearing more and more about them! Have never tried one. This one sounds lovely for all seasons. I think I would really enjoy a weighted blanket, it sounds so comforting! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  • I have been very curious about weighted blankets. My hubby has restless legs and I am hoping that a weighted blanket may help and I finally will get a good nights sleep.

  • I’ve heard about these blankets, but I’ve never even seen one. I’m curious about them. They sound like what I need to sleep well.

  • I had seen them but had never read up on them after reading your post really want to get one. I have lots of pain and if they would up would be great.

  • I have been curious about weighted blankets for a while. I suffer from back pain (and arthritis everywhere, but that’s another story), and it feel really good when my hubby just puts his hands on my lower back. the pressure makes it feel cozy and snug, and I am curious to see if that is how the blanket would feel. Thanks for the chance!

  • I always wanted to get one especially for my daughter. She takes so long to fall asleep and is always so anxious, I think blanket like this would help

  • I haven’t tried one but have heard great things about them! Would like to try one myself, but I think my youngest daughter might benefit more from it.

  • My son and daughter both suffer from anxiety and depression. I am looking to get them both weighted blankets this year to see if they help

  • I’ve had a weighted blanket on my wish list for a good while! I really think it would benefit me so much! If also just sounds sooo cozy.

  • I don’t have a weighted blanket, but as a kid I always had a ton of heavy blankets tightly tucked into my bed and remember going to sleepovers at my cousin’s house with only a thin duvet and having a really hard time sleeping.

  • I have been curious and my daughter has mentioned that she would like to try one. I have always loved the feel of heavy blankets on me while sleeping, so i think this would benefit me.

  • I’ve very curious about these blankets. I don’t know anyone that owns one yet but from what I hear through social, it’s a pretty darn good blanket to own

  • I slept with one at our friend’s house and I got the best nights sleep in a long time. I would love to have one.

  • I’ve seen them promoted on social media – but never in stores. My daughter would likely enjoy the security of a weighted blanket.

  • I have tried a weighted blanket in the past and unfortunately found it much too warm so did not keep it. I would love to try this one!!

  • My daughter got a weighted blanket from her brother last year and it seems to have done wonders for her quality of sleep. I’d like to try it for myself!

  • I have never tried a weighted blanket but have been very curious and would love to try then based on my experience I know these would make great gifts for my sons

  • I almost never use a blanket but I think it’d work wonders for my husband…and maybe I’ll give it a try too 🙂

  • I have heard about weighted blankets and would love to own one. Apparently they help with insomnia, which happens to me too often.

  • I would love one for myself! I have been hearing a lot of great things about them but have never tried one.

  • I have heard so much about these blankets. I have a hard time staying asleep at night. This would be fantastic for me.

  • I have been debating getting one for my daughter and have started doing some reading about them. It is a big investment when I am not sure if it will help her night time anxiety.

  • Anything that can help me sleep… please! My alarm goes off before 5 am (I am NOT a morning person) and I toss and turn all night. Lack of sleep / lack of quality sleep is taking years off my life. I would love to try a weighted blanket.

  • I’ve heard about weighted blankets before and I’m really interested in trying one out. I think they would help me get to sleep on days when my anxiety is getting the better of me.

  • I am certain I would enjoy a weighted blanket and find benefit from using it. I currently use a whole pile of blankets to create the effect. I don’t like any draft getting in and so I think the weight would prevent this issue.

  • I love the idea of weighted blankets. Although I complain about it, there is something comforting about having one of our dogs lying across my legs so I think these blankets would be great.

  • We purchased a weighted blanket for our daughter who has had sleep issues since she was a toddler and she reports finally having a good night’s sleep. I’m tempted to try it out.

  • These are supposed to be amazing, I’ve heard they work really well with anxiety and sleep issues. I would love to try one.

  • I’ve been very curious about weighted blankets. I heard they are good for people who have anxiety at night and it helps to sleep. Would love to try one!

  • I have heard a lot about them and the benefits to help sleep when stressed or anxiety.. this is definitely something I need and suffer from ..restless nights is my battle 😢

  • I have never owned one, but I am quite intrigued with the concept of a weighted blanked. Thanks for the chance to win one!

  • A weighted blanket sounds like an experience I would enjoy! I don’t have one, but I’ve been hearing some fantastic things, making me curious to try.

  • I’ve been toying with the idea of a weighted blanket for some time now. I’d love to get one to add to my ever growing blanket collection.

  • I do not own one and have been very curious ..would love to put one of your beauties under the tree for my daughter whom is a single mom and a full time nursing student. WONDERFUL TY for the chance

  • I am dying to try one of these as I love weight on me but not being crazy hot! This would be so much fun to win!

  • I have never tried a weighted blanket but I have done my research and I really want to try one out, it seems to have good benefits and I can never get a full nights sleep so maybe this will help

  • We used to make weighted blankets for my clients, and they were so therapeutic – children that had a difficult time sleeping, or restless legs, would be able to sleep peacefully. I’ve tried one myself and it was so comforting!

  • I am curious about weighted blankets. I am not sleeping well at all, and with early morning alarms I am suffering badly in the lack-of-sleep department. This would be a godsend if it helped at all.