Baloo Living Weighted Blanket

Baloo is the pick for sleepers who find plush or velvet covers too warm. It is built from 100% cotton throughout, including the interior lining, with no polyester, and the whole blanket is machine washable on a cold cycle rather than relying on a separate cover, which simplifies care. Lead-free glass beads sit in three differently sized quilted pockets for even weight, and the materials carry OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification for reduced chemical content. It offers a good weight ladder (5.4, 6.8, 9 and 11.3kg) and sizes up to super king. The trade-offs are price, it is the most expensive here at around £174, and the lack of a separate removable cover, so the entire blanket goes in the wash; that, plus a thinner, more breathable construction than plush rivals, places it behind the cosier, better-value options above.