Best starter weighted blanket:

Altavida 12-pound Ultra Plush Faux Mink Weighted Blanket

This reversible blanket, available exclusively at Kohl’s, pairs ultra-plush faux mink with brushed microfiber for two soft sides, and it comes in half a dozen colors and patterns. “The weight feels so fantastic, I use it not only while sleeping but for hanging out on the couch,” says one reviewer. “Perfect amount of weight, comfortable, and keeps me just the right temperature at night,” says another. And at the bargain price of $33.99, you can’t go wrong.