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The 10 Best Kids Blankets
For falling asleep faster, warmer, and more comfortably
Looking for the best blanket to help your child sleep? Read on for the top kid’s weighted blankets, plush blanket sets, and comforters to make this winter full of easy nights.
Choosing the Right Blanket for Your Child
Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets use small beads sewn between the fabric layers to provide a little extra weight during sleep, like the feeling of a light hug. While they were originally made to help with anxiety and sensory issues, they can help anyone fall asleep a little faster. Aim for around 10% of your child’s body weight as a starting point when choosing your blanket, and don’t use weighted blankets with babies or anyone not strong enough to move the blanket as needed while sleeping.
Fun Blankets
These blankets all have something built in to make them a little more fun than just a cover! Great for travel, cuddling on the sofa, or sleeping the whole night in bed, fun blankets offer encouragement and support for bedtime in a more portable package.
Comforters
If you’re looking for a warm, kid-sized comforter to help in cool weather, we’ve found some of the best! Sized for kids and with friendlier patterns, these blankets are sure to encourage your child to sleep tight and stay in bed.
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Weighted Blankets
Young Children (20-40 lbs)
Weight: 3 lbs
Material: 300TCS cotton with commercial-grade glass bead filling
Pros:
This blanket uses high-quality materials for a comfortable, soft feel. The weighted beads distributed using quilted pockets and two layers of cotton padding on the inside to prevent bunching and shifting, keeping the weight spread out evenly. The blankets can be machine washed (but should be air dried), and come backed by a 30-day money back return. The same company also makes a wide range of weights and styles, including heavier kid’s blankets and blankets up to 20lbs for adults.
Cons:
The heavier blankets can feel extra warm in summer.
Small Children (30-70 lbs)
Weight: 5 lbs
Material: 100% cotton outside with glass beads
Pros:
The blankets come with a removable polyester duvet cover secured into place with 6 string ties, making laundry easier and keeping the blanket cooler in spring and summer. The beads are held in place by quilting and two layers of polyester padding on each side to ensure that everything stays distributed and in place. There are a range of weights and sizes available, with a handy size chart included if you need more info in finding the right blanket.
Cons:
Getting the duvet on and off can take some time and practice.
Older Kids (60-90 lbs)
Weight: 7 lbs
Material: 100% cotton outside with glass beads
Pros:
The blankets are constructed with 7 layers of padding and quilting to ensure that everything stays where it’s supposed to. They’re fairly durable and should last a long time with normal care. If you want a duvet cover for winter and cleaning, they have a variety kid-friendly styles including, dinosaur, mermaid, and more!
Cons:
A cover is highly recommended as these are not machine washable.
Fun Blankets
Size: ~25”x60”
Type: Sleeping-bag style
Material: Fleece
Pros:
These are super fun blankets that come in a variety of styles. They’re more engaging than a normal throw, and can be used as a sleeping bag as well as a bed blanket. This brand is manufactured with premium, eco-friendly materials and is fully machine washable for easy cleaning. Choose from whale, squid, and crocodile!
Cons:
Not suitable for rugged or outdoor use.
Type: Transformable plush to blanket
Material: Polyester
Pros:
Give your child the choice to cuddly up to their favorite character or unfold the plush into a wearable hooded blanket. These blankets are easy to unroll and re-roll, making them suitable for travel, sleepovers, and as a standard bed throw blanket. If your kids aren’t fans of Paw Patrol, Comfy Critters also makes normal animals, Ninja Turtles, and a ton more.
Cons:
The actual blanket is on the small size, making this more suitable to younger kids.
Type: Wearable-blanket
Material: Polyester Fleece
Pros:
Lazy One’s super fun animal blankets come in 14 different styles, ranging from dinosaurs to foxes, bears, penguins, and more. They’re fully machine washable and brightly colored with the use of AZO-free dyes for convenience and safety. Great for travel, play, and making bedtime a little more interesting.
Cons:
Not a ton; there can be some lint, but in general these are well made, fun, and functional.
Type: Sleeping-bag style
Material: Knitted or Fleece
Pros:
These creative and soft blankets come with a six-month satisfaction guarantee. There’s a great variety of colors and styles, ranging from classic knitted tails to patterned and themed fleece, as well as a good selection scale textures and patterns. If you like the look, adult sizes are available too!
Cons:
Requires hand washing.
Kid's Comforters
Size: 78”x90”
Material: Polyester microfiber
Set: Comforter and 2 pillow shams
Pros:
This super-soft, reversible microfiber comforter comes in a variety of vibrant space patterns for a beautiful, functional blanket. It’s eco-friendly and resistant to dust mites, and the printing is designed to hold color better and longer.
Cons:
The width on the blanket can run smaller than the advertised size.
Material: Polyester microfiber
Set: Comforter and Pillow Sham
Pros:
It’s a cozy, microfiber blanket that comes with a matching pillow sham. These high-quality comforters are available in a range of colors and patterns, all bright and saturated to make any child’s room feel light. Styles are suitable for children and teens, and go from simple patterns to “animal ice cream party” and other fun themes.
Cons:
Sizes run small – you may want to go up in size for queen beds.
Material: Polyester microfiber
Set: Comforter, flat sheet, fitted sheet, pillow case
Pros:
This includes a nice full set of printed bedding with a fun theme and coordinated colors. It’s also fully machine washable for easy cleaning.
Cons:
There’s a limited range of colors and patterns, unlike some sets that offer more choice.
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