HYPOALLERGENIC; Fully hypoallergenic and does not contain any materials that are likely to cause allergies giving an undisturbed night's sleep.

Create an indoor fort where you keep the blanket. By making a special, quiet place, you will encourage relaxation. They are made with a weighted material filler like plastic pellets, poly pellets, or plastic beads. The weight and material vary depending on the size of the user and the design of the blanket. Plus, once the ties were used to secure the weighted blanket inside the cover, it was not moving anywhere and stayed in place until we removed it for washing. We tested this weighted blanket in the 6.8kg option, but a heavier 9kg version is available too. Size: 120 × 90cm | Weight: 2kg or 3kg | Filling: polyester wadding and glass beads | Removable cover: No Reasons to buy It’s possible to use the blankets overnight if they feel good and the user is comfortable doing so, but short periods of time up to 20-30 minutes can also be helpful to slow down and encourage rest during busy or stressful times. It comes down largely to personal preference and comfort.”

The main question that often comes up when trying to choose a weighted blanket for a toddler or a child is; From the studies that have been done, there is a common theme that weighted blankets may be a useful tool to help with anxiety symptoms,” says Henderson. “There have been various studies in different scenarios, from patients in a psychiatric facility to patients receiving chemotherapy. Results have shown that anxiety levels were reduced by up to 60 per cent with the use of the weighted blanket.” However, experts agree more research is needed. How do I choose the right one/weight for me? A weighted blanket can end up being a great addition to the family. When you see how well your child is sleeping, you may even want to get one for yourself. Everyone can benefit from a good night’s sleep, so why not invest in weighted blankets for the whole family. If you’ve started investigating weighted blankets for your child, you might be thinking that you’ll have to spend a fair bit to find the right one. But this Brentfords weighted blanket is a great budget option to help your child get a better night’s sleep without breaking the bank. The lightest weight available is 4kg so your child will need to be at least 40kg (around six stone) to use it but if you have a tween or teen this might be the right sort of weight for them.

Some people prefer the lighter feel of a duvet, says Henderson, and she suggests using something you already have at home to evaluate if the sensation of sleeping under a weighted blanket is for you. “Using a few large bath towels on top of your duvet can give you a good alternative feeling of how the weighted blanket might feel before you invest in one.”Lots of weighted blankets are a bit too ‘cutesy’ for some kids’ tastes, but if you have a mini Marvel fan in your life, this might be the weighted blanket you are looking for. The cool design with webs and masks will appeal to superheroes of all sizes and there’s a range of matching and contrasting Marvel bedding available at John Lewis if you want to theme the room. Lots of children have unique sensory needs. While your child may not suffer from one of the conditions we’ve discussed, if they have trouble settling down at the end of the day, a weighted blanket may still be worth trying. Nevertheless, some children find weight oppressive and stressful. Age recommendations for weighted blankets