Silentnight Kids Weighted Blanket - Anxiety Relief Therapy Blanket for Children - Kids Sensory Heavy Quilted Wellbeing Blankets, 3 kg (kids), Grey, 100 x 150 cm

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Available in a range of sizes and weights, the pad is designed to give the same beneficial sensory experience as traditional blankets just across a smaller surface area. Weighted blankets are generally considered safe for children aged 3 years and older who weigh at least 50 pounds.

They're used to treat insomnia, or the inability to sleep, in people with serious psychiatric conditions. Thanks to its width – it’s around 10cm wider than a typical single duvet – you can use it either on a single bed or spread across a double or king. Recommended weights for a weighted blanket can vary between 5% and 12% of their body weight, with most people preferring a weighted blanket that weighs approximately 10% of their body weight. If you plan on sharing the blanket between different members of your household, make sure it will be safe for all of them.

Thick flannel or fleece blankets are good for the winter months, for instance, whereas other weighted blankets are made from cooler, more breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen. A 2021 study, based on interviews with 24 parents of children who used weighted blankets for 16 weeks, found positive results. Weighted blankets usually contain either plastic pellets or glass microbeads designed to add pressure to the body.

We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. Nursing staff's experiences of how weighted blankets influence resident's in nursing homes expressions of health. Recommendations for each body weight range are based on current users’ general opinions and preferences.If you’re looking to experiment with weighted blankets and want a wide range of options to choose from, then this one from John Lewis is ideal. As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children. The Sleep Foundation recommends that you machine wash your weighted blanket on a gentle cycle, avoiding bleach or hot water. The user should not be left under a weighted blanket overnight as they can become overheated and uncomfortable.