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Thinking About a Weighted Blanket for Your Child? Read This First.
Published 29 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader!
It started with a question from my sister:
“What type of weighted blanket do you recommend?”
As a pediatric OT and sister, I get this question often—from families navigating bedtime battles, sensory overwhelm, or simply looking for tools to help their child feel more settled.
So… are weighted blankets worth it?
The short answer: It depends.
Size guide from Bearaby showing how weighted blankets are designed to fit the body, not the bed. The image displays a 10 lb, 40 x 64 inch blanket positioned on Twin, Full, Queen, and King beds—demonstrating that the blanket covers only one person, regardless of mattress size.
Weighted blankets can be helpful—but only if they’re the right fit. In my latest blog post, I break down:
The ideal age to start (hint: not before age 5–6)
Why “for your body, not your bed” is key to choosing the right size
My personal experience with Bearaby and YNM blankets
When they work—and when they slide right off the bed
What the actual research says (spoiler: it’s still limited)
Real talk on care and maintenance (and how not to break your washer)
Weighted blankets are a tool, not a cure. They’re most effective when matched to your child’s specific sensory needs and routines.
🧠 Curious if a weighted blanket—or another strategy—might help your child feel more grounded? I now offer Virtual Parent Consultations designed for families like ours—cross-cultural, multilingual, and often in-between systems.
No diagnosis required, just a safe space to explore what’s going on and what could help.
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