Size: 101 × 78.7cm | Weight: 1.2kg | Filling: micro glass beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy The idea behind weighted blankets is to recreate the feeling of a hug by being a bit heavier than a normal blanket. This feeling of being held releases serotonin (one of nature’s happy hormones) to help your child feel more relaxed. Parents of children with conditions ranging from anxiety through to ADHD and poor sleepers report they can help encourage a more restful night’s sleep. John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT. It’s really important that they’re used correctly – particularly for children – so make sure they don’t restrict movement, and the cover should never go past a child’s shoulders or cover their head or face. In particular, make sure your child is able to take if off themselves – for safety reasons. 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. Regardless of its weight, a proper blanket should allow for comfort and movement. Body Weight Range

The perfect choice for any budding astronauts or tiny star-gazers, this 2kg weighted blanket has a gorgeous planets and constellations design on it which makes it ideal for bedtimes (or for throwing over your shoulders while you gaze into your telescope). The top is made from breathable cotton and the bottom layer from a soft-to-the-touch polyester plush that feels really cosy. We use one for my three year old and it really helps. It does help him get into a deeper sleep once he has it on.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Givemehope103) Our verdict The embrace toddler-bed weighted blanket for kids uses gentle pressure designed to help your little one fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, making bedtime easier. It features hypoallergenic and non-toxic micro-glass weighted beads, which are safely and securely concealed in three layers of fabric. The unique weight placement throughout the trim, chest and foot panels of the kid's weighted blanket provides gentle pressure, easing bedtime tensions and keeping the blanket in place for uninterrupted sleep. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case. Weighted blankets should be used for one person only and should not be shared. If you have any other medical concerns about using this product, please consult a Medical Professional. You should not use this product with children who suffer from the following:Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). Size: 90 x 120cm, 90 x 120cm or 105 x 150cm | Weight: 1.3, 2.3 or 3.2kg | Filling: Glass beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy Weighted blankets usually contain either plastic pellets or glass microbeads designed to add pressure to the body. These beads or pellets are often accompanied by batting of some sort to provide warmth and reduce the feel and sound of the fill shifting. Most weighted blankets weigh between 5 and 30 pounds, significantly heavier than most comforters and duvets. Some weighted blankets come with a removable cover for ease of cleaning.

We have weighted blankets from a company called Gravity, bought online, for both our ASD kids. They love the blanket, use it on its own or with a duvet depending on how cold they feel. I think you calculate 10% of their weight for the weight of the blanket you use" (Recommended by Mumsnet user, DoraemonDingDong) Our verdict The child must not be rolled in the blanket. It should be placed over them. When using in a bed, ensure it's not draped over the sides of the frame This weighted blanket is ideal for restless sleepers, the super silent glass microbeads will ensure that they don't wake up due to excessive noise (some weighted blankets can produce quite a rattle). The cover is velvety plush, soft, and warm - perfect for those kids that need something to snuggle to when they go to bed. If your child has anxiety, is autistic or simply has trouble settling down and relaxing, a child’s weighted blanket might help them feel calmer, comforted and ready for sleep. Studies show that the right weighted blanket offers up a whole host of benefits. Their weight makes the wearer feel comforted and secure. The pressure of a weighted blanket provides similar benefits to deep pressure therapy. They are said to aid the production of melatonin - your sleep hormone - making for a better quality of sleep. They boost your oxytocin and serotonin levels - the hormones connected to happiness and love, there is ongoing research into the ways in which weighted blankets can help to relieve stress and ease symptoms of anxiety too.

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. Size: 48"x78” or 60"x80” | Weight: 5 and 7kg | Filling: Glass micro sand beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy