How Heavy Should a Weighted Blanket Be?

Frequently Asked Questions about Weighted Blankets

• Why you should not base your choice of weighted blanket on your body weight

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  One of the most common misconceptions about weighted blankets is that your body weight determines how heavy a weighted blanket you should have. Although it may work for some, there is a high risk of purchasing the wrong weight for your weighted blanket.

  Why is it important to choose the right weight for your blanket?

  – A blanket that is too heavy feels uncomfortable, you should be able to move freely and easily take off the blanket. A blanket that is too light has no effect at all. It is important to know that you should not base it on your own body weight, but rather on the degree of sleep problems, anxiety, and stress that determine the weight you should have on your weighted blanket. Generally, the more severe the sleep problems, the heavier the blanket, and less sleep difficulties often mean that you can have a lower weight blanket. But it is very individual, so the best way is to try it at home for a few days—if the weight feels wrong, you can contact us for a consultation and get help with changing to a different weight free of charge.

  How does a weighted blanket actually work?

  – The weight against the body has a calming effect, and the enveloping pressure increases the production of the body’s feel-good hormone, making the user relax. The weight accelerates the natural process in the body and helps release the feel-good hormone oxytocin, lower the stress hormone cortisol, and increase the sleep hormone melatonin. It is thus a hormonal process that occurs naturally when going to sleep, but if you have sleep difficulties, it takes longer for the body to get there. A weighted blanket does not solve all problems, but it is a tool that can make a big difference for sleep and well-being.

  – A blanket that is too heavy feels uncomfortable, you should be able to move freely and easily take off the blanket. A blanket that is too light has no effect at all. It is important to know that you should not base it on your own body weight, but rather on the degree of sleep problems, anxiety, and stress that determine the weight you should have on your weighted blanket. Generally, the more severe the sleep problems, the heavier the blanket, and less sleep difficulties often mean that you can have a lower weight blanket. But it is very individual, so the best way is to try it at home for a few days—if the weight feels wrong, you can contact us for a consultation and get help with changing to a different weight free of charge.

  How does a weighted blanket actually work?

  – The weight against the body has a calming effect, and the enveloping pressure increases the production of the body’s feel-good hormone, making the user relax. The weight accelerates the natural process in the body and helps release the feel-good hormone oxytocin, lower the stress hormone cortisol, and increase the sleep hormone melatonin. It is thus a hormonal process that occurs naturally when going to sleep, but if you have sleep difficulties, it takes longer for the body to get there. A weighted blanket does not solve all problems, but it is a tool that can make a big difference for sleep and well-being.

  Try our weighted blanket selectors above.

• Weighted blanket for children – what should you consider?

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  Weighted blankets for children can work wonders for both the child and the parents. However, there are some important things to consider. It’s individual which weight and type of blanket is suitable. But safety is even more important, and therefore one should be cautious with young children who do not yet have fully developed lung capacity and/or physical ability. Therefore, we strongly advise against using weighted blankets for children under 3 years old.

  Above all, it’s important that the child is capable of removing the blanket themselves and moving freely under it, and the child should be able to express if they do not want to wear it. It’s important to consider each individual when assessing the weight.

  Free consultation when purchasing a weighted blanket for children

  For us, safety is important. That’s why we always offer a free consultation with an experienced occupational therapist when purchasing a weighted blanket for children. Our occupational therapists have several years of experience in clinical work with weighted blankets, including in child and adolescent psychiatry, habilitation, and neurological rehabilitation.

  We also offer the possibility to exchange the weight of the blanket if it doesn’t fit, also completely free of charge.

  Contact one of our occupational therapists here.

  Important considerations for weighted blankets for children:

  • The child must always be able to move under the blanket
  • The child must be able to put on and take off the blanket themselves
  • The child must be able to communicate whether they feel comfortable or uncomfortable wearing the blanket
  • Heavier is not always better!

  General advice regarding weight on weighted blankets for children:

  • 0-3 years old – we do not recommend weighted blankets
  • 4-7 years old – we recommend 4 kg, and if necessary, switch to a heavier blanket

  All advice is general, and it’s not possible to determine what suits a specific person until they have tried the blanket.

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  You can also use the weighted blanket selector to find the right weighted blanket for someone else, such as your child. Start the weighted blanket selector above.

• Money back if you’re not satisfied!

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  Experience our fantastic weighted blankets at home in your own bed – you get your money back if you’re not satisfied. Learn more.