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Promotes a calming feeling to help soothe little ones’ emotions while transitioning from a crib to a bed. Most weighted blankets contain plastic pellets, ball bearings, and other objects that make them feel significantly heavier than a standard cover or duvet. However, some newer weighted blankets feature open-knit designs that many sleepers find more breathable. Typical weights for these blankets range from 5 to 30 pounds. Sleepers tend to feel most comfortable beneath a blanket that comprises roughly 10 percent of their own body weight. Size: 48"x78” or 60"x80” | Weight: 5 and 7kg | Filling: Glass micro sand beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy Weighted blankets derive much of their comfort from their added heaviness, but the hand feel of the blanket can greatly enhance this comforting quality. The Luxome Removable Cover Weighted Blanket is a perfect example, combining a luxuriously soft fabric with a glass bead fill to help you get a better night’s rest. Weighted blankets are only suitable for children of three and up so shouldn’t be used for younger toddlers. For older toddlers and preschoolers look for very lightweight, small blankets that are around a tenth of your child’s body weight. We think the aden + anais weighted blanket, which has a 1.2kg version is a good choice for this age group. Who should not use a weighted blanket?

Helix is a company best known for mattresses, but the brand also offers a line of bedding that includes the Helix Weighted Blanket. The blanket’s outside cover is made of cozy fleece on one side and soft microfiber on the other, both of which have an exceptionally soft feel. As smooth as velvet and just as soothing, the Kuddly Weighted Blanket is beautifully soft and contains ultra-silent glass sand beads, which stay quiet when they move to form and hug your body. While the science is promising, there's the basic fact for most sleepers – kids included – lying under a weighted blanket feels good. Before we round up some of our favourite weighted blankets for kids, here are some important things to note. A weighted blanket should weigh no more than 10% of your child's body weight I brought this one from John Lewis and I love it. It was recommended to me. Helps me to sleep at night too.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter Celena86) Our verdict Weighted blankets are increasingly popular with sleepers battling insomnia or nighttime anxiety. To be effective, a weighted blanket needs to provide enough pressure to have a calming effect, without providing so much pressure that the user feels trapped or uncomfortable. We’ll examine the top considerations when choosing a weight for your weighted blanket.

What is the best weighted blanket for a toddler?

Depending on availability, we test up to three weights for each blanket. This allows us to gauge how comfortable the blanket is for different weight groups.

Machine wash cover only:For these blankets, you’ll need to separate the inner shell housing the beads or pellets from its outer cover. Unless the care instructions say otherwise, you can wash and dry the cover in a machine. Spot-cleaning with water and mild detergent is usually advised for the inner shell. My son has ADD. We got him one last Christmas and it’s been worth every penny.” GrannySmith86 Our verdict Size: 150 × 200cm | Weight: 4kg, 7kg, 9kg or 11.5kg | Filling: glass beads and polyester | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy

9. Best 2kg weighted blanket: Outer Space Weighted Blanket, Little Home at John Lewis

If you’re buying one for a younger child, the weight should typically be at the lower end of the scale – you could aim for around 5-10% of your little one’s body weight. Getting a weighted blanket in this weight range should mean they feel a nice hug-like pressure without feeling crushed.

Size: 105 × 155cm or 153 x 203cm | Weight: 3.2kg or 6.8kg | Filling: glass beads | Removable cover: Yes Reasons to buy A weighted blanket may induce the sensation of being hugged, swaddled, or gently held. This engages the ‘5 senses’ by ‘grounding’ or ‘earthing,’ which in turn may induce a relaxing state and sense of calmness. The weighted blanket may gently push down on the body, helping you feel safe, secure, or in a protected space. Just as a firm, warm, and cozy hug can be a powerful agent for relaxation, a weighted blanket may help you wind down and de-stress before bed.”Size: 101 × 78.7cm | Weight: 1.2kg | Filling: micro glass beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy Weighted blankets carry benefits for a wide range of sleepers. Whether or not it is officially due to sleep onset insomnia, those who struggle to fall asleep at night may feel more relaxed and less anxious under a weighted blanket. This can be true for adults, teenagers, and children age 2 or older, especially if they experience an undue amount of stress over work, family, or other concerns. Which Weighted Blankets Are Best for Kids? Are They Safe? Like all Bearaby blankets, the Nappling is made using a layer upon layer design rather than the usual weighted bead design. This improves breathability and allows for a more even weight distribution throughout the blanket. This blanket is made from 100% organic cotton, which is a material known for its durability, breathability, and softness. Again, have a chat with your family doctor before deciding which blanket – if any – will be the most effective sleep strategy for your child. Do Weighted Blankets Make You Hot?