{"id":15423,"date":"2022-09-07T18:41:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T16:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/?p=15423"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:58:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T07:58:14","slug":"weighted-blanket-weight-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disturbmenot.co\/weighted-blanket-weight-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"Weighted Blanket Weight Chart: Pick the Right Weight for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

You must have heard of weighted blankets \u2014 currently, one of the trendiest types of <\/span>bedding<\/span> everyone is buzzing about. They put gentle <\/span>pressure<\/span> on your <\/span>body<\/span>, promote relaxation, and help you get a better night’s <\/span>sleep<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But not all weighted blankets are equally heavy, so it’s essential to consult the <\/span>weighted <\/span>blanket weight<\/span> chart<\/span> before getting one and finding the perfect weight for you in order to reap all the <\/span>benefits<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, join us as we explore the importance of a weighted blanket’s weight and find out just how heavy you should go!<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s dive into it!<\/span><\/p>\n

How Much Should My Weighted Blanket Weigh<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your blanket shouldn’t be too heavy and uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be too light, either, if you want it to be effective. You should feel the blanket as a “hug.” So, you should choose a weighted blanket that’s <\/span>5%\u201312% of your <\/b>body weight<\/b> (ideally, <\/span>10% + up to 1\u20132 lbs<\/b>).<\/span><\/p>\n

So, for example, if you weigh 160 lbs, you should try out a blanket weighing 16\u201318 lbs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, preferences among <\/span>sleepers<\/span> do tend to vary, so it’s recommendable to try out a couple of different <\/span>weights<\/span> before making the purchase to find <\/span>the perfect weighted blanket<\/span><\/a> for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weighted <\/b>Blanket Weight<\/b> Chart<\/b><\/h2>\n

Weight matters when it comes to choosing a weighted blanket. A blanket that’s too heavy might make it difficult for you to move and negatively affect your joints in the long run, while the one that’s too light might be disappointingly ineffective.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let’s take a look at the <\/span>blanket weight<\/span> chart and see how much your weighted blanket should weigh:<\/span><\/p>\n

Body Weight \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Weighted Blanket Weight<\/b><\/p>\n

100\u2013120 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10\u201312 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

120\u2013140 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12\u201314 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

140\u2013160 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 14\u201316 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

160\u2013180 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 16\u201318 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

180\u2013200 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a018\u201320 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

200\u2013250 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020\u201325 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

250\u2013300 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a025\u201330 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

300\u2013350 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a030\u201335 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best Weight For a <\/b>Kids<\/b>‘ Weighted Blanket<\/b><\/h2>\n

Weighted blankets are generally considered to be beneficial for calming <\/span>anxiety<\/span> in <\/span>children<\/span> with <\/span>autism spectrum disorder<\/span><\/a>, ADHD, and similar disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They’re typically safe for <\/span>children<\/span> who are at least three years old and who weigh at least 50 lbs (but there are also lighter blankets suitable for two-year-olds).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The principle used to calculate the perfect weight for <\/span>adults<\/span> applies to <\/span>children<\/span> too \u2014 <\/span>10% of the <\/b>body weight<\/b> + 1\u20132 lbs<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weighted Blanket for <\/b>Kids<\/b> Chart<\/b><\/h3>\n

The weight of the weighted blanket for <\/span>kids<\/span> ranges from 3 lbs to 12 lbs and will greatly depend on your child’s age and weight:<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Child’s Body Weight\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Weighted Blanket’s Weight<\/b><\/p>\n

20 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3\u20134 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

30 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4\u20135 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

40 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5\u20136 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

50 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6\u20137 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

60 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7\u20138 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

70 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8\u20139 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

80 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9\u201310 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

90 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010\u201311 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

100 lbs\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011\u201312 lbs<\/span><\/p>\n

You shouldn’t use weighted blankets on babies. Additionally, if your <\/span>child<\/span> is younger than five, you should consult their <\/span>doctor<\/span> before starting to use a weighted blanket.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weighted Blanket <\/b>Sizes<\/b><\/h2>\n

Weighted blankets come in various different <\/span>sizes<\/span> (there are at least six standard <\/span>sizes<\/span> currently available on the market):<\/span><\/p>\n

Weighted Blanket <\/b>Size<\/b> Chart<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Weighted Blanket Type<\/b><\/td>\nDimensions<\/b><\/td>\nMost Suitable For<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Single<\/span><\/td>\n48\u2033x72\u2033<\/span><\/td>\nOne <\/span>person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large<\/span><\/td>\n80\u2033\u201390\u2033x85\u2033\u201390\u2033<\/span><\/td>\nCouples; <\/span>king<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span>; California <\/span>king<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Queen<\/span><\/td>\n60\u2033x80\u2033<\/span><\/td>\nCouples; <\/span>king<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span>; <\/span>queen<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
King<\/span><\/td>\n76\u2033x80\u2033<\/span><\/td>\nCouples; <\/span>king<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span>; <\/span>queen<\/span> size<\/span> mattress<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children<\/span><\/td>\n36\u2033\u201338\u2033x 48\u2033\u201354<\/span><\/td>\nChildren<\/span> (three years and older)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Throw<\/span><\/td>\n40\u2033\u201342\u2033<\/span><\/td>\nOne <\/span>person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel<\/span><\/td>\n36\u2033\u201390\u2033 (about 9 lbs)<\/span><\/td>\nOne <\/span>person<\/span>; traveling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Weighted Blankets Health <\/b>Benefits<\/b> and Safety<\/b><\/h2>\n

As you may already know, many people use weighted blankets for their relaxing effects and the ability to provide us with better <\/span>sleep<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They’re filled with <\/span>glass beads<\/span> or plastic <\/span>pellets<\/span>, which place gentle <\/span>pressure<\/span> on our bodies, thereby encouraging <\/span>serotonin<\/span> and melatonin production and cortisol decrease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why they’re also commonly used to alleviate <\/span>anxiety<\/span>, <\/span>sleeping disorders like in<\/span>somn<\/span>ia<\/span><\/a>, ADHD, PTSD, ASD, depression, restless leg syndrome, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be truly able to enjoy your blanket’s <\/span>benefits<\/span>, you should make sure to pick the right <\/span>size<\/span>. Bigger is not better in this case. So, don’t go for the <\/span>heaviest weighted blanket<\/span> you can find out there (about <\/span>360 lbs<\/b>).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This way, you’ll avoid not being able to move or breathe properly under your blanket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you want to make your evenings and night more relaxed and comfortable, climb into your <\/span>bed<\/span> and wrap yourself in a weighted blanket \u2014 you won’t regret it! The hugging <\/span>feeling<\/span> of this blanket will release all the feel-good hormones and help you <\/span>sleep<\/span> like a baby.<\/span><\/p>\n

FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n

How heavy should a weighted blanket be for a couple<\/b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A weighted blanket for a couple should be <\/span>7.5%<\/b> of the partners’ <\/span>weights<\/span> combined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if one partner weighs 200 lbs and the other weighs 170 lbs, the right <\/span>blanket weight<\/span> for them as a couple should be about 27 lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can a weighted blanket be too heavy<\/b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Yes! If you go overboard with the blanket’s <\/span>size<\/span> and weight (<\/span>over 12%<\/b> of your <\/span>body weight<\/span>), it might become difficult for you to move or breathe under it. That’s why weighted blankets weighing <\/span>over 35 lbs<\/b> should generally be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n

What happens if<\/b> the <\/b>weighted blanket is too heavy?<\/b><\/h3>\n

If the weighted blanket is too heavy, you’ll probably feel restricted under it \u2014 you won’t be able to move or breathe adequately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, too much time under an excessively heavy weighted blanket could put too much <\/span>pressure<\/span> on your joints.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it better for a weighted blanket to be too heavy or too light?<\/b><\/h3>\n

When it comes to weighted blankets, it’s best to aim for the “Goldilocks zone.” In other words, your weighted blanket shouldn’t be too heavy, not too light.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Weighted blankets that are too heavy tend to be uncomfortable, while those that are too light don’t provide you with all the necessary <\/span>benefits<\/span>, making the use of a weighted blanket futile.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is it okay to <\/b>sleep<\/b> with a weighted blanket every night?<\/b><\/h3>\n

It’s safe to <\/span>sleep<\/span> with a weighted blanket every night. If you choose the right weight and <\/span>size<\/span>, there’s nothing to worry about! So, make sure to consult the <\/span>weighted <\/span>blanket weight<\/span> chart<\/span> before you get the blanket, and you’ll be good to go.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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