For example if your child is 40 lbs a small weighted blanket should be around 5 lbs and a larger blanket around 7 8 lbs.
Small weighted blanket for toddler.
Use your best judgement and of course talk with your child s pediatrician or occupational therapist if you have concerns.
When it comes to choosing a weighted blanket for your kid or yourself it s important to choose an option that isn t too heavy.
Sivio kids weighted blanket 5 lbs 36 x 48 inches 100 natural cotton heavy blanket for kids and toddler blue dinosaur 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 269 39 99 39.
Rosmarus 5lbs kids weighted blanket 36 48inches 100 cotton breathable toddler heavy throw blanket with glass beads grey 5lbs for children between 40 70 lbs 4 7 out of 5 stars 323 29 99 29.
10 pounds in a small blanket will feel much heavier than 10 pounds in a queen size blanket.
For starters it doesn t break the bank so if your toddler doesn t benefit from a weighted blanket or outgrows it in a year or two you haven t spent a small fortune.
Just follow the math and get material that is a little bit longer and you should be good to go.