Tranquility Temperature Balancing 12lb Weighted Blanket

The description used for this blanket (tranquility), is extremely appropriate that's for sure. It's fifteen pounds of pure comfort and security! Its advertised as twelve pounds however, the packaging reads fifteen, which it definitely feels more like fifteen than twelve. My wife and I really enjoyed testing this out temporarily that is, because its still summer in our area of the world. Although we've have not washed it, this (Tranquility Weighted Blanket with Removable Cover, 12lb) appears to be well constructed using quality materials too. This blanket is only large enough to be used by one person, not two; so just keep that in mind when ordering. My wife folded the blanket in half, long ways, and draped it around my shoulders. I must say, it felt great! The weight of this blanket pushes down on your shoulders, and for me relieves that stress that most of us carry in that area of our body. We both love how relaxing it makes us feel, and there is no doubt it will keep us nice and toasty this winter and more than likely, its now going to be our go-to-blanket. Some highlights:  Relaxing and warm  Removable cover makes cleaning a breeze  Fifteen pounds of total serenity and comfort  Relieves tension in my shoulders when folded  Applies evenly distributed pressure throughout for that whole body coziness Walmart by the way, in my opinion, is much better than that other place that charges a membership fee, just to ship within 2 days (all the while their priming only revenue). Walmart ships within 2 days, and with no membership charges! I order online from Walmart all the time, so much nicer than standing in lines and loading-up carts.

I am surprised that this weighted tranquility blanket isn't suggested for children, as I would think that is their primary market. But that is what it says on the packaging. Though I really don't have any issues sleeping, I've heard so much about these blankets, I was hoping that it would help me sleep better. I found it was more in the way, than a help to me. I see that I should have one about 7% my weight, but I'm not one to have someone sleep on me I guess. Maybe I need to use it more often, or I'm just not the targeted demograph. I will say that it's great up against the back, as a stop; like someone was in bed with you. I am going to suggest it to a friend of mine, that should do some more propped side sleeping for medical reasons. The tranquility blanket doesn't seem to get too hot even as summer moves along, just heavy (weighty). I, myself, just didn't find any comfort in it but the honey seemed to get some, sleeping with it. She wrapped up in it on the couch. The little dogs liked it, but only if someone was with them. I didn't notice any quelling of anxiety in them though. You don't think that 15 pounds is much, until it's laying on top of you while you're trying to sleep. You will notice it when you turn, & it slips off. It's not uncomfortable, you just notice that it has moved. The outer covering is velvety slick on both sides, & super nice to lay on. You could just wrap up in it, as it's that soft. It didn't have any manufactorer smell to it. Being that it isn't packaged, you may want to wash the shell first. Do keep in mind that it will be a bit of a struggle getting it back into place, around the inner bag. That's just how covers are. I suppose you could spray clean it, if that's something acceptible to you. I don't know about the longevity of this blanket; I would hate to get a rip in it as that would be a vacuum killing mess to clean up. The bottom line is that you should try this out to see how you like it, you may be surprised to find that this one fits the bill very well for you.