Weighted blankets are safe for young children as long as the weight is appropriate and the child can remove the blanket independently. Our Dream Weighted Blanket is not indicated for use in any child under 30lbs. It is a suitable weighted blanket for a 30lb child and up. 

The best weighted blanket for toddler is a wearable weighted sleep sack. An average 2-year old is not quite at an age/weight where they would be able to remove a blanket, so a wearable option that is weight appropriate is the safest alternative.

Yes, a 5-year-old can use a weighted blanket. When looking for a weighted blanket for kids, the key is to make sure that the weight of the blanket is appropriate. The ideal weighted blanket will be about 10%, plus one to two pounds of your child’s body weight.

Yes, a 15lb blanket is too heavy for a child. The general rule to remember is that a weighted blanket should be 10% plus one to two pounds of your child’s body weight. For example, a weighted blanket for a 3-year-old should be determined by their weight and age. 

Toddlers use weighted blankets to help them feel calm, reduce anxiety and help them to sleep. The best weighted blankets for toddlers have evenly distributed weight that provides deep touch sensory input to the skin, which is soothing to their nervous systems. When a toddler gets a hug from a parent or sibling, their brain releases dopamine, allowing them to feel good. Weighted blankets can elicit the same response!

Weighted blankets are safe as long as you ensure that you choose the correct size/weight. The general guideline to avoid a safety issue is to use a blanket that is 10% of your body weight.

A 20lb weighted blanket is much too heavy for a child but maybe an option for an adult who weighs at least 200 lbs. 

The benefits of a weighted blanket are many. The gentle weight naturally reduces stress and increases relaxation while providing security to help children feel calm, fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Children also like the cozy feel of the blanket, often described as a gentle hug. The cons of weighted blankets are only if they are sized incorrectly. A child must be able to remove the blanket independently to prevent suffocation or other injuries.

The best weighted blanket for kids provides calming anxiety-reducing benefits. The sensory experience that a weighted blanket can provide can help improve a child’s sleep and decrease anxiety. They are often prescribed for children who have anxiety disorders or autistic children who can benefit from the naturally calming weight, 

As a general rule of thumb, weighted blankets should be 10% of a child’s body weight plus 1lb to ensure that they can safely remove them. 

If the weight and size are appropriate, a child can sleep with a weighted blanket. However, the blanket must never go past the shoulder or cover the child’s face or head. Weighted blankets are not for use in a crib, and the child must be able to remove the blanket independently. If a child has a pre-existing medical condition or is injured/ill, a weighted blanket should not be used. 

Yes, the blanket must be the right weight for the child to be safe and comfortable. Most experts say that the blanket should 10% of a child’s body weight plus one pound to ensure that they can safely use it.