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Weight/Size Guide
The following provides a guide to
choosing the right size weighted blankets,weighted belts and jackets. You are
advised to consult with your healthcare professional for further
guidance and advice.
Weighted Blankets
One of the generally accepted principles of calculating the correct blanket weight is to to take 10% of the users body weight and then add a pound. eg - if you have a child that weighs 5 stone this equates to 70lbs (5 x 14). Take 10% of 70lbs = 7 add a further 1 = 8lb blanket.
Our research and experience have shown that this method gives a blanket that is heavy enough to be effective, but not too heavy so as to be uncomfortable to use. The table below gives a guide to blanket weights, however we must stress that it is a guide only and you should consult with your healthcare professional as the weight of the blanket is crucial to it's effectiveness.
One of the generally accepted principles of calculating the correct blanket weight is to to take 10% of the users body weight and then add a pound. eg - if you have a child that weighs 5 stone this equates to 70lbs (5 x 14). Take 10% of 70lbs = 7 add a further 1 = 8lb blanket.
Our research and experience have shown that this method gives a blanket that is heavy enough to be effective, but not too heavy so as to be uncomfortable to use. The table below gives a guide to blanket weights, however we must stress that it is a guide only and you should consult with your healthcare professional as the weight of the blanket is crucial to it's effectiveness.
| Bodyweight | Blanket weight |
| 3.5 to 5.0 stone | 6lbs (3kg) |
| 5.0 to 6.5 stone | 8lbs (3.5kg) |
| 6.5 to 8.5 stone | 10lbs (4.5kg) |
| 8.5 to 10.0 stone | 13lbs (6kg) |
| 10.0 and over | 15lbs (7kg) |
Weighted Belts
The weight shown in the below table are taken from the guidelines issued by the manufacturer in the USA. Research and testing was carried out at a special school in Florida with the help of Occupational Therapists to determine the optimum belt weight. You should consult your healthcare professional for further guidance. Please note that the Miracle and Sensory belts are essentially the same product - the Miracle belt being for toddlers and children, the Sensory belt being for older children and adults.
| Bodyweight | Belt weight |
| 1.0 to 2.0 stone | 1lb miracle belt |
| 2.0 to 3.5 stone | 2lb miracle belt |
| 3.5 to 5.5 stone | 3lb miracle belt |
| 5.5 to 9.0 stone | 4lb sensory belt |
| 9.0 to 12.0 stone | 5lb sensory belt |
| 12.0 and over | 6lb sensory belt |
Weighted Jackets
Availabe in six size from small child to large adult. Each jacket comes with a set of removable weights.
| Jacket size | Chest size |
| Small Child | 24” to 27” |
| Medium Child | 27” to 30” |
| Large Child | 30” to 34” |
| Small Adult | 34” to 38” |
| Medium Adult | 38” to 42” |
| Large Adult | 42” to 46” |