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How do I know which weight of weighted blanket I need?
How heavy should a weighted blanket be for adults? And what weight is appropriate for children? Let's take a closer look at our recommendations for the weight of the weighted blanket and go through all the important points you should consider when choosing your therapy blanket.
How heavy should my weighted blanket be?
Ideally, your blanket should weigh 10% of your own body weight. The important thing is that you find the weight comfortable. As long as you feel comfortable, exceeding the 10% rule is also acceptable.
How heavy should a weighted blanket be for adults?
Here is the short answer:
For adults, it depends on the combination of their physical condition and their sleep habits. Some of the questions we ask our customers are:
- What are your goals with the weighted blanket? For example, waking up less tired, feeling less anxious, having less pain, or waking up less often during the night.
- What is your body weight?
- What features are important to you in your weighted blanket? This could include, for example, a cooling cover or even weight distribution.
You can find an overview of the different therapeutic blanket models and their features on our comparison page .
Unsure which therapy blanket model is right for you? Our therapy blanket finder will help you find the perfect therapy blanket for you.
Important information
- For adults, we recommend choosing a blanket that corresponds to approximately 10 percent of their body weight. If you are slightly below or between weight classes, you can choose the next higher weight class.
- For children, there are studies that recommend 10 to 30 percent of body weight. It is important that young children and babies are able to remove the weighted blanket from their bodies independently.
- Feel-good factor: No matter which weight or size you choose: The most important thing is that you feel comfortable with the blanket and find the weight pleasant.
What if I'm between two weights?
Our therapy blankets are available in different weight classes. It's possible that 10% of your body weight doesn't fall exactly into one of these weight classes. If you fall between two weight classes, we recommend choosing the next higher blanket weight.
How heavy should a weighted blanket for children be?
If your child has trouble falling asleep or calming down, a children's therapy blanket might be just the thing. Weighted blankets are a natural, calming aid that helps children relax and sleep better.
Their gentle weight is a wonderful and natural way to soothe restless children, make them feel comfortable, and help them fall asleep easily.
As with anything suitable for children, you should try the blanket out and observe how your child reacts. Integrate the blanket slowly into your child's sleep routine. If your child feels uncomfortable, you can exchange the weight for a lighter blanket weight free of charge. As with adults, each child may react slightly differently to lying under the weighted blanket. Some children may prefer heavier weight, others may enjoy lighter pressure.
Here too, it is important to remember that the weight should cover the entire body and be evenly distributed so that the benefits of the weighted blanket can be realized.
Benefits of a weighted blanket for children
- Leads to better sleep.
- It has a calming effect and helps you unwind.
- Helps with concentration.
