Baloo Living’s strongest documented strength is durable, breathable weighted blankets made entirely of cotton. It holds a 4.5 TrustScore from 58 Trustpilot reviews, with 80% five-star. A U.K. owner of three years said her blanket is “very well made, with strong stitching, evenly distributed filling,” a U.S. parent said “I have washed them (a lot) of times, and they still hold together,” and a buyer who sleeps warm said “I was also surprised that it doesn’t feel hot.” Baloo Living is a U.S. weighted blanket and bedding brand listed in San Antonio, Texas, with orders shipping from Houston. What sets it apart is materials: Baloo says it’s the only quilted weighted blanket with 100% cotton throughout, including the interior lining, with no polyester, weighted with lead-free glass microbeads.
The flagship Weighted Blanket costs about $188 to $198 on Baloo’s site and comes in 15 lb and 20 lb (60 by 80 inches) and 25 lb (80 by 87 inches). The Weighted Throw weighs 12 lb, and a Weighted Comforter is also available. A cotton duvet cover costs about $51 to $54. Baloo also sells linen sheets and a silk eye mask. Reviewed found Baloo’s 15 lb blanket cheaper than its top pick from Gravity ($179 vs. $249 at the time), and a No Sleepless Nights reviewer said his Baloo blanket carries an OEKO-TEX label and was still in good condition several years after purchase. Mattress Clarity notes the blanket is machine-washable.
The honest caveat: returns aren’t free, and one buyer said that because he had exchanged sizes, “I could no longer return it.” International buyers report high shipping and duties, and one U.K. buyer said delivery issues “make the purchase not worthwhile.”
✅ 4.5 TrustScore from 58 Trustpilot reviews, with 80% five-star
✅ 100% cotton throughout, including the interior lining, per Baloo
✅ Lead-free glass microbeads, per Baloo
✅ OEKO-TEX label, per No Sleepless Nights
✅ Machine-washable, per Mattress Clarity
✅ Holds up to frequent washing, according to owners
✅ Sleeps cooler than synthetic blankets for many hot sleepers
✅ Weights of 12, 15, 20 and 25 lb
✅ Cheaper than Gravity’s 15 lb blanket in Reviewed’s comparison
✅ Praised customer service: “Outstanding customer service with prompt responses”
✅ Same-day shipping for weekday orders placed by noon EST, per Baloo
✅ Linen sheets and cotton duvet covers available
❌ Return shipping costs are withheld from refunds
❌ Exchanges may void the right to return, per one buyer
❌ High international shipping and duties
❌ Throw doesn’t fully cover an adult in bed, per Reviewed
❌ Silk eye mask called poor value by one buyer
❌ Small Trustpilot sample with no recent invitations
❌ Weighted blankets aren’t suitable for everyone
We analyzed Baloo Living’s Trustpilot profile (58 reviews, a 4.5 TrustScore, 80% five-star and 7% one-star, with no recent review invitations), along with testing from Sleep Foundation, Reviewed, Mattress Clarity and No Sleepless Nights, and Baloo’s product pages. GlossGirly has no commercial relationship with Baloo Living that affects this verdict. Safety note: weighted blankets aren’t for infants or young children. Ask a clinician before using one if you have breathing, circulation or other medical conditions, as one reviewer was advised to avoid weight on her chest. A weighted blanket isn’t a treatment for anxiety or insomnia.
Baloo’s blankets use a cotton shell, cotton batting and lead-free glass microbeads sewn into quilted pockets. Sleep Foundation calls it one of the few weighted blankets with no synthetic materials, and No Sleepless Nights said it’s the only one he knows of with 100% cotton inside and out. The small pockets keep beads evenly distributed. Owners consistently praise construction. One said her blanket looked and washed well after three years and two professional washes, and another said his Baloo blankets survived many washes while cheaper ones leaked beads.
Baloo markets its blanket as good for hot sleepers, and many owners agree. Reviewed’s tester said it felt cool and cozy, like a traditional cotton quilt, and one buyer who sleeps warm was surprised it didn’t feel hot. Not everyone found it right. One hot sleeper said his feet got cold while his body stayed too warm, and he preferred his wife’s cheaper blanket. Another buyer found the weight made it hard to turn over at night. A common guideline is to choose a weight around 10% of your body weight, and to start lighter if you’re unsure.
The Weighted Blanket comes in 15 lb and 20 lb (60 by 80 inches) and 25 lb (80 by 87 inches), priced around $188 to $198. The 12 lb Weighted Throw is smaller and best for the couch, since Reviewed’s tester said it won’t fully cover you in bed. Baloo also sells a Weighted Comforter, cotton duvet covers, linen sheets and a silk eye mask. One buyer called Baloo’s linen sheets “1000% the real deal” for temperature regulation, while another said the £80 silk eye mask was very poor quality.
U.S. orders placed by noon EST on weekdays ship the same day from Houston via UPS, according to Baloo. Many buyers praise fast delivery and kind, responsive service. Returns are the main drawback. Baloo withholds return shipping costs from refunds (£12.50 for one U.K. buyer), and one buyer said he couldn’t return his blanket after exchanging sizes. International customers report high shipping and duties, and one Cyprus buyer’s package was lost before Baloo sent a replacement. Our advice is to choose your size and weight carefully, since returns cost money, and check total shipping and duties at checkout.
The flagship all-cotton blanket with lead-free glass beads in 15, 20 or 25 lb. It’s best for hot sleepers who want natural materials. Choose a weight around 10% of your body weight, and add a cotton duvet cover for easier washing.
A smaller, lighter weighted throw for the couch or a child’s bed (check age guidance first). One buyer said she slept through the night two nights in a row and that it didn’t feel hot. It’s best for relaxing and napping.
A weighted comforter in cotton with glass bead fill, which one U.K. buyer said significantly improved his sleep. It’s best for people who want a weighted blanket that works as their main bedding.
Linen sheets that one buyer said kept him and his wife at a comfortable temperature every night. They’re best for temperature-sensitive sleepers. Wash a few times before use to soften them.
“Perfect weight, soft, and genuinely calming” — AL, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Weighted blanket)
“Perfect weight, soft, and genuinely calming” — AL, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Weighted blanket)
“Shipping had no issues” — Emily Smith, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Baloo order)
“Shipping had no issues” — Emily Smith, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Baloo order)
“It was difficult to move about or turn over in the night” — Chloe King, Trustpilot reviewer (UK, 1 star, Weighted throw)
Baloo is worth it for people who want a durable, breathable, natural-fiber weighted blanket, especially hot sleepers. Choose your weight and size carefully, since returns cost money, and check shipping and duties if you’re outside the U.S. Talk to a clinician first if you have medical concerns about weighted bedding.
Feature | Baloo Living | Gravity | Bearaby | Luxome | YnM | Hush |
Materials | 100% cotton, glass beads | Check site | Knit, no beads | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Example price | Weighted Blanket about $188–$198 | 15 lb about $249 (per Reviewed) | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Weights | 12, 15, 20, 25 lb | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Trustpilot score | 4.5 (58 reviews) | Not checked | 4.4 (173 reviews) | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked |
A cotton shell, cotton batting and lead-free glass microbeads, with no polyester, according to Baloo.
Many owners and Reviewed’s tester found it cooler than synthetic blankets, though experiences vary.
Yes. Mattress Clarity says it’s machine-washable, and owners report it holds up well.
About $188 to $198 for the main Weighted Blanket.
Yes, but return shipping costs are withheld from refunds, and one buyer couldn’t return after an exchange.
Baloo Living makes one of the best-built weighted blankets available. All-cotton construction, lead-free glass beads, careful quilting and real durability through years of washing explain its 4.5 TrustScore and loyal owners, many of whom say it helps them relax.
The trade-offs are paid returns, a strict exchange-then-return policy, high international shipping, and accessories like the silk eye mask that don’t match the blankets’ quality. Choose carefully and check total costs. For hot sleepers wanting natural materials, Baloo is a strong recommendation.
Category | Score |
Materials | 9.2/10 |
Build Quality & Durability | 9.0/10 |
Cooling | 8.5/10 |
Customer Service | 8.0/10 |
Price & Value | 7.0/10 |
Accessory Quality | 6.5/10 |
International Shipping | 5.5/10 |
Returns | 5.5/10 |
Overall | 7.4/10 |