How to Select the Right Weighted Blanket for Your Kids: 4 Things Parents Should Know

Weighted blankets provide gentle Deep Touch Pressure (DTP) that feels like a reassuring hug, naturally calming the nervous system and helping children with sensory processing needs, travel anxiety, or restless bedtime routines settle down and sleep more soundly.

1. Follow the 10% + 1 lb Rule: Pediatric occupational therapists recommend choosing a weighted blanket that weighs roughly 10% of your child's body weight. Our Planets Comfy Sensory Blanket (5 lbs, 55" x 42") is specifically engineered for children weighing 40 to 60 lbs.

2. Non-Toxic Micro-Glass Beads & Washability: Avoid cheap plastic pellets that shift, crunch, or clump. Look for CPSC-certified, lead-free micro-glass beads sewn into small quilted pockets inside breathable, machine-washable minky fleece so your child stays cozy without overheating.