How To Keep The Weighted Blanket From Sliding Off Bed?

There are various affordable pain relief products and relaxing equipment available in the marts. Weighted blankets are one of them. 

Weighted blankets or quilts keep anybody warm and cozy on a chilly winter night. 

Besides the warmth, it is the soothing comfort that is provided by a weighted blanket that makes it a hot product. 

But the challenge is keeping a weighted blanket on the bed and ensuring it does not slide away and uncover you to tumble down on the floor. 

Blanket hacks are not widely adopted as a great percentage of people do not know or don't pay attention to minute details that when paid attention to can make sure the blanket stays on the bed. 

In this article, we will share five ways to keep a weighted blanket from slipping off your couch. 

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5 ways to keep blankets from sliding off the bed:

 

1. Make the Bed Perfectly:

Clumsy bed arrangements can cause sliding blankets to slide down the bed. 

So the first tip is to make your bed perfectly, tuck in the sheets well and place the blankets in the place they ought to be placed. 

Here is the step-by-step process to make your bed so that the weighted blanket remains secure on the bed - 

• Ensure that the mattress is centered on the bed frame, and adjust it if necessary. 
• Spread the flat sheet evenly over the bed, ensuring that it is centered. 
• Tuck the top edge of the sheet under the mattress, leaving the sides and bottom untucked. 
• Also tuck in the sides and foot of the flat sheet under the mattress, ensuring that it is tight and even. 
• Place two or four pillows upright against the headboard, depending on your preference. Add any decorative pillows as desired to accentuate the look. You can also check out our pillows for neck and back support. 

Also, make sure your weighted blanket is the right size for your bed. A blanket that is too small may not provide enough coverage and could slide off easily. Choose a blanket that is at least the same width as your mattress.

2. Add Additional Layer

Having multiple layers can make the bed more firm and stiff to sleep on.  

A mattress pad provides an extra layer of cushioning and protection for your mattress. 

Adding additional layers helps in improving the tenacity of the bed surface thereby increasing friction and not allowing the blanket to slide off the bed. 

Furthermore, to increase the warmth and thickness you can add several layers according to your comfort.  However, make certain the layers of bed sheets are well-tucked in.  

If your current weighted blanket is still sliding off the bed, consider trying a heavier one. The additional weight may help keep the blanket in place. Keep in mind that it's important to choose a weight that is appropriate for your body size and personal preferences.

3. Choose Fabric with a Strong Grip

Choosing a material that is firm enough plays an important role in ensuring your pillows and blanket don't slide off. The selection of fabric decides the friction between the blanket and the bedsheet. 

Here are the type of fabrics you can choose - 

• Flannel is a soft, warm fabric that is perfect for cozy blankets. It has a slightly napped surface that provides extra grip, helping to keep the blanket in place. 
• Microfiber is another soft, lightweight fabric that is perfect for blankets. It has a slightly textured surface that provides extra grip, helping to secure the blanket from slipping off the bed.  

It can happen that while asleep very smooth materials can slide and expose you to cold.  

So pick the right material and color of bedsheet that would blend well with your pillowcases as well as the blanket. 

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4. Use a Blanket Suspender

A Blanket Suspender is a device used to keep a blanket or sheet securely in place on a bed. 

It typically consists of elastic straps with clips or clasps at each end that attaches to the corners of the blanket or sheet, holding them in place and preventing them from slipping or bunching up 

during the night. 

Blanket suspenders can be useful for people who move around a lot in their sleep or who have trouble keeping their bedding in place. And even without much movement, they can ensure firmness because of their elasticity. 

By using a bucket suspender, one can reduce a great degree of blanket misplacement from your bed. Blanket suspenders can further be employed in areas of vibration and movement to ensure the objects don't get displaced.

5. Consider a non-slip Mat

There are rubber, PVC, or latex mats that prevent slip, fall, or trips that can happen from the table, the bed, or even the floor. 

They can undoubtedly be useful in helping keep your mattress on the bed and prevent it from slipping away. 

Placing a non-slip mat between the mattress and the box spring can help to keep the blankets in place. 

The mat provides a grippy surface for the blankets to rest on, preventing them from sliding off the bed. 

Placing them rightly and getting the right size to make sure they are not too small is important. Small ones might not serve their purpose and larger ones might make the set-up all clumsy and messy.

Conclusion 

With naughty kids or hyper pets, not all the above mentioned might be effective but implementing the above steps can avoid your mattress from slipping off your bed giving you an uninterrupted, beautiful sleep during chilly winters.