Choosing A Size
How do I decide on the size for a Weighted Blanket?
A weighted blanket should at least reach from the chin to a few inches past the toes. A small child will like the Toddler size because he can handle it better. It should not be heavier that he/she can carry. A size Youth works well for a grade school age child. The size Average fits most women and your adults. Size Tall works well for people around six foot or taller. The size Large is popular because it stays in place on a bed nicely. If the blanket will be carried to different places, like in the car or to the family room, the smallest size that fits the user is recommended. A small child using a large size blanket would need for the weight that is appropriate for their size to be sewn into in the upper center of the blanket.
Read all about the 8 different sizes
Size Large
This blanket measures approximately 58 inches wide by 75 inches long.This size blanket stays in place well on a bed.Flat on the bed it comes to the edges of a full size bed. But in use on a person it conforms around the body because of the nature of a weighted blanket. So it works well for one person, but not for two.It will accept weight up to 20 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket.If 15 to 8 pounds is requested in the blanket, the weight is placed so that the outside 8 inches down the sides is unweighted. This is to assure that the blanket user gets full advantage of the weight in this large of a blanket.If less than 8 pounds is requested the weight is placed in a smaller area at the upper and center of the blanket. This is so that a child can use the blanket and the weight isn't spread so far that it is ineffective.Depending on the print chosen for this size blanket it is sometimes constructed with an 8 inch wide matching solid color down the two sides.
Size Tall
This blanket measures approximately 42 inches wide by 70 inches long.This size blanket is perfect for any one over 5'5 or if you want to tuck the blanket under the feet. Flat on the bed it comes to the edges of a twin size bed. But in use on a person it conforms around the body because of the nature of a weighted blanket. So it works well for one person, but not for two. It will accept weight up to 20 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket .If less than 8 pounds is requested the weight is placed in a smaller area at the upper and center of the blanket. This is so that a child can use the blanket and the weight isn't spread so far that it is ineffective.
Average
This blanket measures approximately 42 inches wide by 60 inches long.This versatile size blanket is a good size for persons from toddler to 5'5" or for taller persons who do not want weight on the feetIt can be folded in half or in thirds for concentrated weight across the shoulders.It will accept weight up to 15 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket.If weight of less than 5 pounds is requested the weight will be placed in the upper center of the blanket
Size Youth
This blanket measures approximately 42 inches wide by 50 inches long.This versatile size blanket is a good size for young persons from toddler through grade school age or for persons who want weight only on the upper body.It can be folded in half or in thirds for concentrated weight across the shoulders, legs or ankles.It will accept weight up to 15 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket.
Size Square
This square blanket measures approximately 42 inches wide by 42 inches long.This is an ideal size for on the couch or recliner watching TV, for in the car when traveling or for hauling to grandma's house for a visit.This size blanket is very versatile. With a little weight it is a good size for a child but with more weight is makes a wonderful lap blanket or a serious recliner blanket for an adult.There is no top or bottom to locate in the night so it travels well in the car. It isn't too big to pack in a bag but it's still big enough to be effective as an upper body heavy blanket for an adult or full size for a child.It will accept weight up to 15 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket
Size Toddler
This blanket measures approximately 36 inches wide by 42 inches long.This size blanket is a good size for a child from 3 to 6 to handle. It is also a good size for a child to haul to the living room or on a trip.For an adult or elderly person it is a good size for a lap blanket.For a wheel chair bound person it is not so wide that it interferes with the wheels.It will accept weight up to 15 pounds and the weight is placed evenly throughout the blanket
Size Narrow
This blanket measures approximately 24 inches wide by 42 inches long.This versatile size blanket is a good size for wrapping around the shoulders or around the legs for restless legs.It can be folded in half or in thirds for concentrated weight across the shoulders.It is a handy size to take to a dentist appointment or for use in the waiting room at the Doctor's office. Some like to use it to help a child sit through a worship hour or a movie.
Lap Blanket
This blanket measures approximately 24 inches wide by 20 inches long.This small size blanket is a good lap size for school, for sitting in the car or at the table. It is handy handy to use in a wheel chair setting or it can be easily carried in a back pack.
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