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Weighted blankets for children

Use the Novaline decision aid and discover within 1 minute which weighted blanket suits your child best.

Everything you need to know, in brief

• Helps your child sleep faster, longer, and deeper
• Can be used on the couch, chair, or in bed
• Helps with, among others, HSP, Down Syndrome, Asperger, ADHD, and ADD
• Experienced by children as a gentle hug
• Helps against tossing and restless sleep
• Suitable for all year round
• Optimal 100% weight distribution through the unique diamond pattern

Is a weighted blanket safe for children?

Yes, weighted blankets are safe for children if used properly.

Important safety rules:

• Suitable from about 3 years old
• Your child must be able to remove the blanket independently
• Always use the blanket as the only duvet for young children (no layering)
• Start with the right weight (advice below)
• Use only under supervision during naps for young children

Do not use in:

• Babies and toddlers under 3 years
• Children who cannot remove blankets themselves
• Severe respiratory or heart problems (consult a doctor/therapist if in doubt)

Doesn't it get too warm?
Our children's blankets are made of breathable cotton with hypoallergenic glass beads, allowing heat to escape well. Most children find them comfortable all year round.

Safety always comes first, which is why we offer 100 days trial sleep to get used to it calmly.

How does the weighted blanket work for children?

The weighted blankets provide - through the filling of hypoallergenic glass beads - a subtle pressure on your child's body. Children experience this pressure as a gentle hug, which creates a calming effect. Due to the pressure of the blanket, children who toss and turn a lot and are restless fall asleep faster. Their brains receive the signal that they are lying comfortably, the nervous system relaxes, and the happiness chemicals serotonin and endorphins are produced. This helps your child fall asleep faster.

Which weight for my child?

For which children is a weighted blanket suitable?

The kids weighted blanket from Novaline is developed for children who have trouble sleeping. They toss and turn a lot, remain restless, and therefore have difficulty falling asleep. Our lightest blanket is suitable for children from 16 kg. If you want to buy a weighted blanket for children, many occupational therapists recommend a weighted blanket that is 10 percent of their body weight plus 0.5 kg to 1 kg extra.

Children can use a single weighted blanket when they:

• Weigh 37 kg or more
• Sleeping in a single bed
• Can independently remove the weighted blanket from themselves

Especially the last point is important here. A 6kg weighted blanket may seem heavy for a child weighing 37 kg, but it comes down to the weight per m2. Because our blankets are developed with a unique diamond pattern that keeps the glass beads in place, the blanket applies even pressure everywhere. A child never lies under the entire weighted blanket, so it will not be too heavy. We also have small blankets suitable for toddlers.

How do you use a weighted blanket for children?

In bed
Use the weighted blanket as a duvet, directly on the body for maximum effect (so do not place it on top of their own duvet).

On the couch
Many children also like it while watching TV, reading, or relaxing.

Adjustment phase
Some children sleep more calmly immediately; others need 2–7 nights to get used to it. For example, start with 30–60 minutes at bedtime and increase.

Specifications

• Package contents: 1 Novaline weighted blanket
• Material: durable, high-quality cotton and polyester
• Filling: hypoallergenic glass sand
• Weights: 2, 3 or 5 kilograms
• Dimensions: 90 x 120 cm or 100 x 150 cm*
• Color: gray

*Tip! Does your son or daughter weigh at least 37 kilograms and already sleep in a single bed? Then choose a single weighted blanket of 6 kilograms.

Frequently asked questions

From what age is it suitable?
From about 3 years old, provided your child can remove the blanket themselves.

How heavy should the blanket be?
About 10% of body weight + 0.5–1 kg extra if your child likes deep pressure.

Can my child get too warm?
Our blankets are breathable and suitable for daily use. Unsure? Choose a lighter size or leave the blanket partly open.

How quickly does it work?
Many children notice a difference within a few days. Some need 1–2 weeks to get used to it.

May I use an extra duvet?
For young children: no. Use the blanket as the main duvet. From puberty age it can be used after consultation.

Can I try this first?
Yes, you get 100 nights to reconsider.

Additional information

• How does a weighted blanket work?
• Shipping and returns
• Washing and drying