help you to decide the perfect size and weight for your child. How To Choose The Best Weighted Blanket For Your Child? 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. It may also help to stimulate the vagus nerve to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which signals to the body that it is time to unwind and relax. The blankets can be useful for people who struggle to relax or have problems getting to sleep.” Made from 100% breathable cotton top, the blanket has a tactile soft dot reverse and comes with eight straps which allow the blanket to be wrapped in quilt covers. The Buzio blanket is very lightweight, which makes it perfect for younger children (as long as they are aged over three years old of course).

Because weighted blankets need to be around 10% of your child’s body weight it can be really hard to find one for younger or very small children. While weighted blankets aren’t recommended for under threes, two year olds could use them in a supervised way during the day. This aden and anais version solves that problem of not being able to find something light enough. At just 1.2kg this weighted blanket is really lightweight and gives just enough pressure to calm a small child. Silentnight are the UK's number one sleep brand, with over 70 years' experience in creating products that offer solutions for every sleeper.So that it’s weighted where it matters, the glass beads are focused in the centre of the blanket rather than on the edges. Our tester wasn’t sure if this would mean that the weight would cover not all of their body, but the area is generously large enough to do the job. Yes, but not for babies or toddlers. Weighted blankets are fine for children over three years of age and you should only use the recommended weight for your child (see below) as they need to be able to easily remove the blanket themselves if they get too hot. We were also thrilled with the quality for the price because weighted blankets aren’t always the most budget-friendly buys. But the blyss is an excellent value-for-money investment that is brilliant for use in bed and for getting cosy during the day while working from home or evenings in front of your favourite Netflix series. The blanket also comes with a drawstring dust bag to keep it fresh while it’s not being used. Before we get into UK weighted blankets for children, let’s discuss their wider use. While you’ve probably heard of them before, you may still be confused as to what a weighted blanket, or gravity blanket, really is.

For babies, infant clothing is recommended to keep them warm instead of the introduction of blankets or sleeping aids to a childs sleeping area. The blanket weight should be a maximum of 10% of the child's body weight. Do not use a heavier weighted blanketWe 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 main priority is that it feels comforting, not too heavy and not too light. It is always a good idea, where possible, to try a few different weights around the 10 per cent guide, to see what feels good. The blanket should encourage the feeling of rest and relaxation and help soothe and calm the body and mind. It’s important to choose a texture that feels soothing too, nothing that will irritate your skin.” Is it OK to sleep with a weighted blanket every night? Weighted blankets are, as the name would suggest heavy blankets. These blankets are usually around 15 pounds for adults and smaller weights for children. Childrens weighted blankets are typically between 1KG (2.2lbs) and 3KG (6.6lbs) in weight.

The verdict: Weighted blankets

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

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 The blanket can be used instead of, under or over a duvet or sheet: whatever you find most comfortable

Weighted blankets FAQs

I got my teen's weighted blanket from Buzio because they had a good rating and not the most expensive. He's bigger than me so got the adult version but they also do them for kids.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Willowkins) Our verdict 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.” 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. Getting your child used to their new weighted blanket can be difficult. Some children might not initially like the way it feels. Of course, if your child is uncomfortable or stressed, never force them to use the blanket. But, if they need a little encouragement, here are some tips on how to introduce the blanket.