The 6 Best Weighted Blankets For Kids (They Feel Like A Warm Hug)

New York–based brand Baloo designs weighted blankets using nontoxic materials that come in weights between 9 and 25 pounds. Already a favorite of health expert Dave Asprey, the company focuses on creating environmentally friendly weighted blankets that emphasize natural materials. For example, the 100% cotton blankets are dyed with indigo, mahogany leaves, bamboo, and clover rather than chemicals.

Due to the inclusion of small glass beads, the brand recommends this blanket for children who are at least 5 years old. We also suggest limiting use to kids who are at least 90 pounds, due to the 10% rule for weighted blankets. As long as your kid meets both requirements, they'll get a handful of fun neutral colors to choose from: Petal Pink, Indigo, and Aqua.

What's more, the breathable blanket is also machine washable, making it a standout choice for accident-prone kiddos. It can even go into the dryer—but the company warns to keep an eye on the blanket, as the design can dry in as little as 20 minutes.

What customers say:

"This small blanket (but not too small) is a 'starter' weighted blanket for my 15-year-old, who wanted to test it out to relieve anxiety. She loves this blanket! The bright, cheery color just makes it better. Wonderful blanket. Have only washed it once, but it went through washer/dryer fine!"

While weighted blankets may feel like a plush hug, they often run extra warm due to the added materials needed to create the sensation. Luna reduces the user's risk of overheating by using a cool-to-the-touch bamboo lyocell fabric designed to keep your little one cool. Available in four weight options from 5 to 15 pounds, the downsized version of the brand's beloved full-sized blanket contains glass beads dispersed in quilted pockets to retain even weight distribution.

Choose from two colorways: navy blue or light gray. While both do a great job of hiding spills, the blanket is also machine washable and safe to toss in the dryer on low heat. It also has eight corner ties, so you can easily cover it with a duvet for added personality.

What customers say:

There aren't any reviews specifically for this kid-sized blanket, but the adult version has more than 3,900 reviews, the majority of which are glowing. Many reviews speak to the blanket's cooling properties, with one saying, "Usually I wake up in the night a few times sweaty and needing water; this has not happened with this blanket. It does keep me way cooler overnight!"

The only negative comments we found were from people who don't like the feel of a weighted blanket in general.

With a straightforward design, this weighted blanket uses a cotton shell, polyester fill, and tiny glass beads distributed across many 4-inch squares. Where this pick shines, though, is its significantly lower price and multiple fun print options to choose from. Whether your child loves unicorns, dinosaurs, or is an aspiring astronaut, one of the 16 fun patterns available is sure to make it a fast favorite. Or, if you'd rather pop a duvet cover on this blanket, there are loops on each corner for ties.

What customers say:

With a 4.8 out of 5 stars overall and over 6,300 reviews on Amazon, this blanket gets a lot of love. Parents rave about how much it's helped their children, and one says, "It helps to ground my son when he's struggling, and gives him the security he needs when he sleeps. It's like a constant, gentle hug; just the right size and weight, with a great distribution and such fun patterns."

Some reviewers warn that it's a little slippery and can slide off the bed easily. And a few wish the dimensions of the 5-pound blanket (36 by 48 inches) were a little larger.

Another lower-priced pick, this weighted blanket is a favorite for its snuggly soft, dotted minky cover. The duvet-style allows you to unzip the outer cover and toss it in the washing machine, which is especially helpful if your child sleeps with this blanket every night. It comes in a wide variety of weights and sizes, too, so if you start to get envious of your kid's weighted blanket, you can get one of your own.

What customers say:

With over 44,400 reviews and 4.7 out of 5 stars, this pick gets really great reviews on Amazon. Most people comment on the softness of this blanket, including one parent who writes, "As soon as my son tried it, he LOVED it. He says it makes him feel safe and calm. The cover itself is soft, like a stuffed animal, and the weight is so evenly distributed, I can't even find the beads (and we've tried!)."

On the con side, some people say that, while it is super snuggly, their kid gets too hot in this blanket. A few others complain about some quality issues, particularly with the duvet zipper.

This weighted lap pad doubles as a fidget pad. The top layer has seven tactile fidgets for your child to engage with, while the bottom layer provides 2 or 5 pounds of evenly distributed weight from small glass beads. With a zipper, several soft minky fidgets, and a buckle to engage with, this is a great pick for any child who enjoys tactile stimulation. The brand also offers a one-year warranty on this lap pad, as well as a 30-day return policy. Just note that you'll have to pay a discounted fee for return shipping.

What customers say:

There are only a couple of reviews for this lap pad on the brand's website, but most people are happy with their purchase. One person praises the portability of this pad writing, "Would recommend. One of the fleece fabrics has a marble you can move inside that's fun to fidget with."

Some folks wish there were more size options available, but SensaCalm also makes weighted blankets beyond this fidget pad that are worth looking into.

With a soft, dotted minky duvet cover, this is a great washable weighted blanket, designed specifically for kids. The company provides specialized products, courses, and an online community for parents of children with sensory challenges, autism, and ADHD. Plus, a percentage of sales go to the University of Washington Autism research center.

The duvet uses corner ties to hold a weighted bamboo and glass bead inner blanket, so it's easy to untie the outer shell and toss it into the washing machine. There are four weight options, with three colors to choose from. The fabric is soft and snuggly, and the dotted texture is stimulating for kids with sensory challenges.

What customers say:

With over 600 reviews on the brand's website, this blanket generally gets awesome feedback. Parents have been using these blankets for years, with rave reviews about the quality, too. "We find the blanket maintains equal distribution of weight consistently, high quality materials that maintain over time. The first blanket we bought is now 7 years old and is used by another family member. Very happy with overall quality and benefits." Another person comments on the washability, saying "I appreciate the high quality materials used in this product and how easy it is for me to clean and re-assemble."

However, a few folks complain that the duvet ties are slippery and that the blanket can slide out of alignment easily.