Generally, the weight of the blanket should be equal to 10 per cent of a person’s body weight plus one pound. From there, weight can be added or subtracted based on personal preferences.

​How to Use a Weight on a Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets can be used at bedtime to induce sleep and left on overnight or for as long as the user wants or needs. If the mantle is used for a calming effect, it can stay on as long as needed. There are no ill effects of leaving a weighted blanket on for long periods, and the benefits are wonderful. Many people compare them to receiving a big hug. You receive a wonderful sense of security and calm.

Instructions on How to Use Your Weighted Blanket

1 Select a weighted blanket that weighs 10 per cent of the user’s body weight plus one pound, or use your doctor’s, occupational, or physical therapist’s recommendation. Blankets need to give consistent and thorough pressure without immobilizing or harming the user and allow the user to move freely.
2 Explain the weighted blanket to a first-time user. Although the pressure created by the blanket is therapeutic, it can generate alarm and a fear of being trapped or suffocated if the user is surprised by the weight. Remember, Weight On Me Blankets are made with your safety in mind. We use only 100% Natural Cotton Fabrics and no synthetic materials, making them the safest blanket possible. Cotton is the coolest fabric to avoid overheating, and it is also the most breathable fabric. This ensures that if a younger child or pet were to become trapped underneath a blanket, it would be the safest option for suffocation risk.
3 Lay the blanket over the user’s body from neck to feet if the user is sleeping or lying down. Do not use a Weighted Blanket over any user’s head or face. A general weight or pressure all over the body will produce the most pronounced results. Essentially, the blanket should envelope the user in a full-body “hug.” The full-body approach is best for calming agitated episodes. However, it can be used to help people get better sleep and as a preventative technique.
4 Place the weighted blanket firmly over the shoulders like a shawl or cape, or lay it across the lap and legs for non-restrictive preventative therapy. These positions allow users to engage in activities while still benefiting from weighted pressure. Some therapists recommend children with sensory processing disorder wear a weighted blanket on their laps and legs while seated at their school desks as a way to get more therapeutic pressure into their daily routines.

Tips & Warnings For Weighted Blanket

Do not leave someone with a weighted blanket unattended for the first several uses. Please make sure they are comfortable with the blanket and are
capable of removing it themselves. The blanket should never restrain movement. Do not swaddle or force one to use a weighted blanket. The blanket should be provided to them and used at their will. Do not cover the user’s face or head with the weighted blanket. Inspect coverings each time for rips/tears and escaped pellets. If damage is noted, discontinue use immediately until a repair/replacement can be made. Poly Pellets are non-toxic and hypo-allergenic; however with, any non-edible item should not be ingested.