With winter approaching, adding a weighted blanket to your winter closet collection can be the key to a good night’s sleep and a relaxed afternoon. These blankets are specifically designed for the ultimate comfort, especially during the cold season. The design and materials aim to stimulate your pressure points, boost your mood, and leave relaxed. Our circadian rhythm is affected, to a great extent, by our moods.

However, finding the right weighted blanket is an overwhelming task. The market is flooded with numerous brands made of different materials. The challenges are even greater when you are shopping for your kids. Any slight miscalculation may leave you with a relatively expensive product that may even endanger the user’s life. The tips below will help you select the perfect weighted blanket for adults and kids:

1. Weight of the blanket
One of the biggest challenges in selecting the perfect weighted blanket is aligning the user’s weight and the blanket. As a standard practice, always buy a blanket that’s 10 percent of your body weight. Therefore, if you weigh 150 pounds, consider purchasing a weighted 15 lb blanket. However, take into account other factors, primarily when the blanket is used for treatment purposes. Additionally, always check the weight of the bed sheet or duvet you plan to use to supplement the blanket’s warmth. Ignoring these factors may be dangerous to your health and undermine the efficacy of the treatment.

2. Safety first
Despite the warmth and coziness of weighted blankets, you should be conscious of the users’ safety. The weighted blanket for babies comes in different materials, sizes, and weight. However, always ensure that your baby weighs not less than 20 pounds and is at least two years old. Suffocation and overheating may result if your kid is too young to understand the danger and act fast by removing the blanket. Additionally, individuals with various medical conditions, including skin rashes, diabetes, open wounds, and asthma, should avoid using these blankets.

3. Configure height of both the blanket and the user
The size of children’s weighted blankets, like adults’ ones, are configured to kids’ heights. Always buy for your height to avoid ending up with a warm blanket that only covers your upper or lower torso. An undersized blanket is ineffective in keeping you warm.

4. The material used in manufacturing the blanket
The weighted blankets’ thermal insulation properties determine their warmth and overall suitability to your needs. When selecting the materials, always consider your tastes and preferences and your health. The glass beads vs. plastic pellets debate can only be settled by the hypoallergenic properties of the materials and your tastes. Even as you settle for the esthetics, always consider your health first, lest you end up with skin rashes and irritations every morning.

5. Esthetic value
Weighted blankets are more than coverings you use to keep warm during those cold nights or days. Consider the size of your bed and the trendiness of the blanket. Settle for blankets that will accentuate your living space and fit your bed.

6. Budget
Before shelling out hundreds of dollars on a weighted blanket, ensure that it fits your budget. Get value for your money by shopping around but don’t compromise on quality.

Weighted blankets are trendy and add esthetic value to your living space. However, always go for safe, quality, warm, and affordable products.