Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased the dozeology brand weighted blanket, and a friend (let’s call her B) bought a more expensive brand. This review is written as a comparison between the two. We both enjoy the side effects of ADD, moderate anxiety, and a recently developed dependency on OTC sleep aids. It is difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up. After candlelight yoga, meditation, therapy, and hypnosis we figured what’s the harm in trying one more “gimmick.” Well, to all weighted blankets I sincerely apologize for calling you a gimmick. Initial concerns: Will this be too hot (I overheat in a heartbeat with regular comforters) - will it be too heavy - will it smell like plastic - will I feel trapped!? Nope to all of the above - it's like being hugged by a temperature controlled angel (or whatever higher power you believe in - or if you don’t believe in anything then it is like being hugged by a temperature controlled blanket). After one night I knew I would be ordering a second to leave at my significant other's house because I would never sleep without it again. First night: This blanket quieted my nightly racing thoughts - I wanted to stay awake and figure out how - but the next thing I knew it was 6:15 am. Did I fall asleep before deciding which episode of The Office to watch? Did I stay asleep all night!? Yes and yes! In fact, it has been 10 days, and I have yet to overheat, feel trapped, or wake up before the morning alarm. I no longer use a TV to help me fall asleep. For the first time in years, I look forward to falling asleep. I get into bed, click off the light, drift off, and wake up feeling rested. Packaging: 15 lbs is heavy, and my upper body strength is nothing to write home about. I was worried about carrying it from the shipping address to my house. However, dozeology is brilliant, and it comes in a sturdy easy to carry box with a sturdy handle that never faltered. The box was easier to carry than trader joe's grocery bags! B's came in a bulky box,, and the blanket was only protected by a light plastic bag - she struggled the entire walk home and had to stop multiple times to readjust her grip. Weight distribution/comfort: We agree the blanket is precisely what our nighttime ritual was missing. Both blankets help ease racing thoughts and promote healthy sleep habits. I cannot emphasize the importance of temperature control. There is nothing worse than being hot and miserable in bed. I still cannot wrap my mind around how I stay at a comfortable temperature under a 15 lb blanket - but I do. B has complained of overheating and a slight odor. I have not experienced either of these issues with the doze blanket. Quality: Ooh la la. The blanket comes “pre-assembled," it is secured in a lovely light blue duvet. My bedding is Peacock Alley, and this high-quality duvet cover fits in perfectly with the other linens. The blanket does not slide around on the inside of the cover. When you are making the bed, and you pull on the cover the entire blanket moves - I greatly appreciate this attention to detail. B’s blanket did not come with a cover - she complains that it slides around on the bed and does not stay put through the night. She purchased a duvet but still complains that it slides around in the duvet because there are no options for attachment. Both blankets have the weight distributed evenly throughout and provide a comforting element - but that is about as far as the similarities go. Would I recommend this: Yes and I have. My mother, roommates, and friends have all purchased the blanket. I have only received one complaint - a friend wanted a red duvet option - which seems like an aggressive bedding choice for someone with anxiety - but to each their own. I purchased this blanket because I wanted to lessen dependency on prescriptions and OTC sleep aids and train my body to fall asleep naturally. Mission Accomplished!