Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I decide what the correct weight to use is? Your best option is to ask your occupational therapist for a recommendation. If that is not an option, we recommend using this formula: For a crib/toddler blanket, 10% of the body weight plus one pound. For a medium size blanket, 10% of the body weight plus 2 pounds.

2. What size blanket is the right size? Medium blankets are usually 3.5”x 6” (finished size can be as small as 3' x 5.5') and will fit a child 5-6 yrs old up to an average size adult. If you do not have a recommendation from your Occupational Therapist, figure the weight at 10% of the body weight plus 2 lbs (for medium size).  If you need a blanket for someone very tall, try the adult length blanket.  Adult length is a medium blanket made with 10"-12" extra inches of length.
   
   Crib/toddler size blankets are appropriate for babies up to approximately 4yrs of age. They are sized 36" x 52". (finished size can be as small as 32" x 38") If you have not consulted your OT for a weight recommendation, we suggest 10% of the body weight plus one pound for this size blanket.

3. What is used inside of the blankets? For weight, we use plastic pellets (polypropolene) that are used to make toys. They are hypo-allergenic and non-toxic. We also add Polyfil (pillow stuffing) to our blankets to make them soft and cushiony. You can ask to have this left out if you prefer. Weighted wraps do not have polyfil.

4. How do you wash your blankets and wraps? Machine wash separately  in warm or cold water. Tumble dry low. If your blanket has bright colors that might run, wash the first time in cold water with 1 cup of salt to set the colors.   Do not Iron.  Do not Microwave.  Do not Dry Clean.
   For flannel, use fabric softener or 1 cup white vinegar in the rinse water to soften flannel and help remove pilling.

5. Why does it say "no polyfil" when you choose 0-12 mos? Thick, comforter-like blankets are not recommended for children under 12 mos of age because they are a suffocation hazard. If we know that your child is not over 12 mos, we will leave out the polyfil (this is like pillow stuffing).

6. What type of material do you use? We use 100% cotton fabrics. You can ask to have 100% cotton flannel used on the back side of your blanket at no additional cost.

7. What shipping service do you use? UPS Ground, and occasionally USPS.

8. What are your shipping costs? Your shipping costs are calculated at checkout according to your zip code.   If you want to estimate your shipping, place items in your cart and then click on "view cart" and you will see a box to fill in your zip code and estimate shipping without having to fill in all the info.  This only works for US addresses.  If you are outside the US, you will have to put items in cart and put in your complete address to get your shipping amount.  You will be provided with the total amount BEFORE you have to give your credit card information.

9. Do you accept PO #’s? Yes, we do. Place your order as usual, and at the payment portion choose “check” for your payment. You will then need to contact us with your PO number for us to complete and ship your order. 423-475-6009 or donna@affordableweightedblankets.com

   Please mail check payments and PO's to:
   
   Affordable Weighted Blankets 
   PO BOX 2367 
   Chattanooga TN 37409
   
   PO's can also be faxed to: 866-211-1236

10. Are the weights removable or can they be added to later?   No.  Our weights are permanently placed and cannot be removed or added to at a later time.  They are meant to be left in the blanket even during washing.