Which Weight Of Blanket To Buy

If you don't know which weight of blanket to buy then this general rule of thumb may help...

One of the generally accepted principles of calculating the correct blanket weight is to take 10% of the users body weight and then add a pound.

For example:

If you have a child that weighs 5 stone this equates to 70lbs (5 x 14).

Take 10% of 70lbs = 7

Add a further 1 = 8lb blanket

Our research and experience have shown that this method gives a blanket that is heavy enough to be effective, but not too heavy so as to be uncomfortable to use.

The table below gives us a guide to blanket weights, however we must stress that it is a guide only and you should consult with your healthcare professional as the weight of the blanket is crucial to effectiveness.

If you prefer to work in metric measurements, the table below may help:

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If you're new to weighted therapy or you're unsure which weight of blanket to buy or indeed which blanket to buy, please read some of our other blogs:

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