Weighted Blanket ??

[FreeRangeMama]

I am planning on buying my ds a weighted blanket.  I just don't know what weight to buy.  He currently sleeps with 5 heavy blankets for the pressure he needs to sleep (he was sleeping with more, but he overheats at night so I sneaked a few out).  I don't what to spend the money on a blanket that is not heavy enough or is way too heavy.  I need to figure it out before the weather starts to warm up as he can't sleep without the weight and he can't use all those blankets in spring!

How do I figure out what weight we need?  And are they worth the money?

Thanks  :)

[Eyelet]

From what I understand, the weight of the blanket should be 10% of the child's body weight. So, 100 pound child = 10 pound blanket.

My DS has one, and I feel it's absolutely worth the money. It helps calm him down and at night, helps him sleep longer.

[lotusdebi]

Does your child see an occupational therapist? That would be a good person to ask. My older son is a major sensory seeker, and is currently using two weighted blankets to sleep at night - about 15 lbs, I think. He's only weighs about 66 lbs. A lighter blanket wouldn't work for him because his brain wouldn't register it. Different kids have different needs.