The conventional wisdom and the accepted guideline on carrying weight for children is that it should not be more than 10% of a child’s body weight. This 10% guideline applies to weighted vests and backpacks. There is no research to support this claim for weighted blanket use. When using weighted products to achieve calming results when sitting or lying down, more weight on the body is required. The use of more weight on the body is safe and effective because the person is not standing and bearing the weight on their body frame. Tina Champagne, an Occupational Therapist, has conducted the ONLY studies on Weighted Blankets that we know of. Tina's research supports that blanket weights greater than 10% of the person's body weight is what is effective and preferred by most users.

We have provided size guidelines based on weight and age that have been shown to be safe and effective. You or your child may need more or less weight depending on personal preferences. If you have further questions about weight usage please contact your Occupational Therapist or Doctor or please feel free to e-mail us at sommerfly@cox.net.

Weighted products should be used with adult supervision and wearing time guidelines adhered to for maximum benefits.

Unlike other weighted products worn during the day that have wearing time limitations, The Sleep Tight™ weighted blanket can be worn all night or may be taken off after the person has fallen asleep. As with any blanket, take care to ensure that the person does not overheat. Also, NEVER use a Weighted Blanket as a restraint.

Sizing Guidelines*

Wrap Arounds™ Child’s weight in pounds Child’s height Width x Length Weight per Wrap Around™ (sold in pairs) S 20-30 lbs 25”-30” 3” x 14” 9 ozs M 31-40 lbs 31”-40” 3” x 15” 14 ozs L 41-50 lbs 41”-50” 3” x 16” 18 ozs XL 51-60 lbs 51”-60” 3” x 17” 21 ozs

Lapper™ Child’s weight in pounds Width x Length Lapper™ Weight S 25-40 lbs 7” x 15” 3 lbs M 41-80 lbs 8.5” x 19” 4 lbs L 81-140 lbs 9” x 21” 6 lbs

Holdster™ (Sizing corrected from Spring 2009 Catalog) Child’s weight in pounds Approximate Age S 25-60 lbs 3 to 6 years M 61-115 lbs 7 to 13 years L 116 lbs and over 14 years to adult

Sleep Tight™ Person’s weight in pounds Approximate age Width x Length Blanket Weight XS 22-35 lbs 3 years 32” x 36” 5 lbs S 36-45 lbs 4-5 years 36” x 42” 8 lbs M 46-70 lbs 6-10 years 42” x 54” 12 lbs L 71-140 lbs 11-15 years 54” x 72” 16 lbs XL 141 lbs and over 16 years - adult 58” x 80” 25 lbs

Relaxer™ Person’s weight in pounds Width x Length Relaxer™ Weight S 80-110 lbs 19” x 39” 8 lbs M 111-140 lbs 19” x 45” 12 lbs L 141 lbs and over 21” x 49” 16 lbs

*Note: If the person falls outside the parameters of our Sizing Guidelines please either contact your Therapist or call us for our size recommendations.