{"product_id":"weighted-blanket-kids36x48-3lbs-for-sleep-regulation-anxiety","title":"Weighted Blanket — Kids Starter Size (36\"x48\", 3 lb) for Sleep Regulation \u0026 Anxiety","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.stp-product{font-family:'Manrope',-apple-system,sans-serif;color:#1A1F1D;line-height:1.7;font-size:1.0625rem}\n.stp-product *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.stp-product h2,.stp-product h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;letter-spacing:-0.015em;line-height:1.25}\n.stp-product h2{font-size:1.5rem;margin:2.5rem 0 .75rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #E0D7C5}\n.stp-product h2:first-of-type{padding-top:0;border-top:0;margin-top:1rem}\n.stp-product h3{font-size:1.1875rem;margin:1.75rem 0 .5rem}\n.stp-product p{margin:0 0 1rem}\n.stp-product ul,.stp-product ol{padding-left:1.25rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.stp-product li{margin-bottom:.5rem}\n.stp-product a{color:#1A4D45;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n.stp-product a:hover{color:#C8553D}\n.stp-product .stp-hook{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.45;color:#1A4D45;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;border-left:3px solid #C8553D;padding:0 0 0 1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.5rem 1.75rem;margin:0 0 1.75rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;color:#1A1F1D;margin:0 0 .85rem}\n.stp-product .stp-story p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.stp-product .stp-direct-answer{background:#FAFAF7;border:1px solid #E0D7C5;border-radius:12px;padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note{background:#F5EFE6;border-left:4px solid #1A4D45;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:1.5rem;margin:2rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-note-header{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:.875rem}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-avatar{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#A8C0B5;color:#1A4D45;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-name{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;color:#1A4D45;margin:0;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-cred{font-size:.75rem;color:#6B7572;margin:.125rem 0 0}\n.stp-product .stp-earls-body{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-style:italic;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0;border:none;color:#1A1F1D}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #E0D7C5;padding:1rem 0}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-item[open] .stp-faq-q:after{transform:rotate(45deg)}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:500;color:#1A4D45;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:32px;line-height:1.35}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-q:after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:0;top:-2px;font-size:1.375rem;color:#C8553D;transition:transform .2s ease;font-weight:300;line-height:1}\n.stp-product .stp-faq-a{padding:.75rem 0 .25rem;font-size:.9375rem;line-height:1.65}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block{background:#1A4D45;color:#F5EFE6;border-radius:14px;padding:1.75rem;margin-top:2.5rem;text-align:center}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block h3{color:#F5EFE6;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:1.25rem;margin:0 0 .5rem}\n.stp-product .stp-cta-block p{color:#A8C0B5;font-size:.9375rem;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n.stp-product .stp-btn{display:inline-block;background:#C8553D;color:#fff;padding:12px 24px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;font-size:.9375rem}\n.stp-product .stp-btn:hover{background:#A8412B;color:#fff}\n.stp-product .stp-safety{background:#FFF7ED;border-left:3px solid #D4A574;padding:1rem 1.25rem;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:.9375rem;margin:1rem 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-hook\"\u003eThe blanket a child picks for themselves is the one that actually stays on at bedtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn OT sessions, one of the most common patterns I see is a parent who bought a weighted blanket that never gets used. It sits folded at the end of the bed while the child pushes it off within minutes of lights-out. The blanket itself is usually fine — the problem is that the child had no say in it. A plain, adult-looking blanket can feel like one more thing being done \"to\" them rather than something that's theirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive a child a blanket with astronauts, dinosaurs, or stars on it, and something shifts. It stops being a sensory tool imposed by a grown-up and becomes a favorite thing they chose — which matters more than most parents expect, because a weighted blanket only works if it's actually on the bed. This one was designed with that in mind: the same calming deep-pressure input as our clinical starter size, in prints kids want to climb under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-direct-answer\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a kids' weighted blanket, and how does it help kids?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA kids' weighted blanket uses evenly distributed weight — in this case 3 lb of glass microbeads inside a 36\"x48\" cotton\/polyester shell — to provide gentle, continuous deep-pressure input across the body. That input activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help slow a racing mind, ease anxiety, and support the transition into sleep. For a child, a blanket in a print they genuinely like also builds the day-to-day buy-in that makes consistent use possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who resist bedtime or take a long time to settle and fall asleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who seek deep pressure or heavy input to feel calm and grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids with anxiety, sensory processing differences, or a busy, hard-to-quiet nervous system at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who have refused or stopped using a plain weighted blanket in the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies of younger or smaller-bodied kids who need a starter-size, appropriately weighted option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory systems supported\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprioceptive system\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep, even pressure across the muscles and joints supports body awareness and a felt sense of calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile system\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft, certified-safe cotton\/polyester shell offers a consistent, comforting texture against the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003caside class=\"stp-earls-note\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-note-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-earls-avatar\"\u003eEM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-name\"\u003eEarl's OT Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"stp-earls-cred\"\u003eEarl Mamaril, MS, OTR\/L · Founder, Sensory Therapy Place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"stp-earls-body\"\u003eI recommend letting the child pick the print whenever possible. Compliance is half the intervention — a beautifully calibrated sensory tool does nothing sitting in a closet. When a child feels ownership over their blanket, I see far better carryover from the clinic into the home routine.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use your weighted blanket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet your child choose or help pick the design so they feel ownership over it from day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduce it during calm moments first — story time or quiet play — before making it part of the bedtime routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay it flat over the body from shoulders to feet; avoid covering the face or neck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse consistently at bedtime and naptime so your child's nervous system learns to associate it with winding down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 36\" x 48\" (kids starter size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell material: cotton\/polyester blend, certified Oeko-Tex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill: glass microbeads, evenly distributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: durable stitched compartments to keep fill in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigns: astronauts, stars, dinosaurs, sun, and unicorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: machine washable per included care label; wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-safety\"\u003e⚠️ Safety note from our pediatric OT team: Weighted blankets are generally recommended for children over age 2, and the blanket's weight should never exceed about 10% of your child's body weight. Always supervise young children the first several times they use a weighted blanket, and discontinue use if your child cannot easily remove it on their own. Consult your child's pediatrician or occupational therapist before use if they have any respiratory, circulatory, or medical conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eHow is this different from your Cotton Weighted Sensory Blanket (Child\/Starter Size)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are the same 3 lb, 36\"x48\" starter size with the same deep-pressure benefits. This one comes in playful themed prints (astronauts, dinosaurs, unicorns, stars, and sun) designed to help reluctant kids actually want to use their blanket, while our original starter blanket has a simple, clinical look preferred by some families and therapy settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eWhat age is this weighted blanket best for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3 lb, 36\"x48\" size is generally best suited to younger or smaller-bodied children, typically toddler through early elementary age, depending on body weight. As a general guideline, the blanket should be roughly 10% of your child's body weight — check with your child's OT or pediatrician if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"stp-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"stp-faq-q\"\u003eWill the glass beads shift or clump inside the blanket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The microbeads are sewn into durable, stitched compartments that keep the fill evenly distributed across the blanket, even after repeated use and washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"stp-cta-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot sure this is the right sensory tool for your child?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk it through with a pediatric occupational therapist who can help you match the right tool to your child's nervous system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pediatric-occupational-therapy\" class=\"stp-btn\"\u003eSchedule an OT Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sensory Therapy Place","offers":[{"title":"Grey Elephant \/ 36x48-03lb","offer_id":49728322273432,"sku":"B0DB5L2G2K","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7829\/5960\/files\/321c5fb244d3bb7cdda9f56ad40b.jpg?v=1787368751","url":"https:\/\/www.sensorytherapyplace.com\/products\/weighted-blanket-kids36x48-3lbs-for-sleep-regulation-anxiety","provider":"Sensory Therapy Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}