We get asked all the time about our thoughts on weighted blankets for kids and it’s no surprise, as we are seeing weighted blankets pop up everywhere! A weighted blanket is often used in conjunction with Occupational Therapy or at home to regulate systems in our bodies that control different aspects of our physical and emotional self. It is important to use one that is at the correct ratio for your weight and you should run it by your pediatrician as well. These can be helpful for kids who struggle calming themselves to sleep or staying asleep at nighttime.

While we love weighted blankets, until recently, we didn’t have a great recommendation for small children. You already know Dreamland Baby for their weighted sleep sacks and they have also released a toddler sized weighted blanket. I got to test one out with my son and we are both in love with it. The quality is amazing and the blanket is so soft. The Dreamland Baby Toddler Weighted Blanket is designed for children over 30 lbs! For anyone younger, you want to look into their weighted sleep sack instead.

The blanket is so soft, beautiful, and the beads are definitely not coming out which was one of my chief concerns about ordering something from Amazon. My 36 lb son loves it and, over the week he’s been using it I’ve seen him fall asleep more easily and consistently sleep later. Dreamland Baby was kind enough to offer our readers a discount code for use on their Toddler Weighted Blanket, Weighted Sleep Sack or any other product. Just enter sleepbaby15 as your coupon code at checkout! Combined with teaching your child how to fall asleep independently, the Dreamland Baby Sleep Sack or Weighted Blanket is a great addition to your nighttime routine.

Questions about children’s weighted blankets or sleep sacks? Want to learn more about how we can help your child learn to sleep independently? Send us an email at hello@sleepbabyconsulting.com!