Baloo Living Review Cotton Weighted Blankets Rated 4.6, With Shipping Problems to Watch

Weighted blankets have one common complaint: they sleep hot. Many use polyester covers and plastic pellets that trap heat, which defeats the purpose for anyone who already runs warm. Baloo built its brand on breathability, using cotton covers and glass microbeads, which are smaller and denser than plastic pellets, so the blanket can be thinner for the same weight and lets more air through. Glass beads also distribute weight more evenly and quietly, without the rattling some pellet blankets make. Baloo describes its purpose as helping “adults and children calm anxiety, sleep better, and feel more at ease,” and owners report exactly that. “I slept like a rock!” sums up what most people want from a weighted blanket.

The common guideline for weighted blankets is about 10% of your body weight, adjusted for comfort. Baloo offers throws, such as the 12 lb throw praised by one owner, and full bed-size blankets in different weights. Throws suit the sofa, reading and naps, or a single sleeper. Bed-size blankets cover the mattress more fully, but a heavy blanket shared between two people can feel unevenly weighted, so many couples prefer separate throws. Children need lighter, smaller blankets, and weighted blankets aren’t recommended for infants or very young children. Check age guidance before buying for kids. If you’re new to weighted blankets, choose a slightly lighter option at first. Too much pressure can feel restrictive, and you can always size up later.

Baloo isn’t only weighted blankets. Its linen sheets have won over at least one skeptic, who wrote that “the linen hype is undoubtedly, 1000% the real deal!!!” Linen suits Baloo’s breathability theme. It’s naturally temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking and gets softer with every wash, which makes it a good match for a cooling weighted blanket in a warm bedroom. Linen does wrinkle and feels slightly textured at first, which is part of its relaxed look. For buyers who already love their Baloo blanket, adding linen sheets builds a fully breathable bed. For anyone curious about linen, Baloo’s owner reviews are encouraging, though the linen range has fewer reviews than the blankets.

Baloo’s main complaints are logistics, especially outside the U.S. One buyer wrote “I paid more for the shipping than for the blanket itself,” because weighted blankets are heavy and costly to ship internationally. Another said “I could no longer return it,” and a third felt “the shipping issues… make the purchase not worthwhile.” Baloo has replied to several negative reviews, though not all of them. Before buying, especially internationally, check the total shipping cost at checkout, read the return window and conditions carefully (including whether return shipping is your cost), and decide quickly once the blanket arrives. U.S. buyers generally face fewer shipping problems. The brand’s San Antonio address, phone line (866-225-6636) and email (care@balooliving.com) make it reachable when issues come up.