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Best Weighted Blankets for Teens (Vetted Picks)

Teen‑friendly sizes and fabrics for study breaks and bedtime. A common starting point is ~10% of body weight; adjust with your OT/clinician.

Updated Nov 2025 OT‑informed No sponsored placements

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By age

Harkla Weighted Blanket — 15 lb (48×72″)

Cooling bamboo‑rayon inner + soft minky cover; sized for solo use on a twin/full bed.
Great for most teens Removable cover
  • Two‑piece design (washable minky cover + glass‑bead inner).
  • Brand positions 15 lb for roughly 90–150 lb users—adjust to comfort.

Harkla Weighted Blanket — 10 lb (41×60″)

Same cooling inner + minky cover in a smaller size; good for smaller teens or couch use.
Smaller teens Couch/homework
  • Even weight pockets to reduce bead shift.
  • Start with wind‑down or study breaks before full‑night use.

Luna Cotton Weighted Blanket — 15 lb (60×80″)

Soft OEKO‑TEX cotton with glass beads; popular value pick with lots of colors.
Value Cotton
  • Quilted pockets for more even weight distribution.
  • 60×80″ suits taller teens or those who toss/turn.

Quility Weighted Blanket — 15 lb (60×80″)

Long‑running Amazon favorite; cotton shell + glass beads.
Popular pick 60×80″ size
  • Well‑reviewed with multiple colors and sizes.
  • Consider adding a duvet cover for easier washing.

YnM Weighted Blanket — 15 lb (Teen Sizes)

Customer‑favorite with cotton options and lots of patterns; 48×72 or 60×80 available.
Great variety Cotton
  • Glass‑bead fill in small quilted pockets.
  • Pick size by bed and height; start around ~10% body weight.

Baloo Weighted Throw — 12 lb (42×72″)

100% cotton inside & out; cooler feel; great for solo/couch use or narrower beds.
Breathable cotton Study breaks
  • Slimmer 42×72″ footprint suits homework wind‑downs.
  • Machine‑washable; no synthetic liners.

Baloo Weighted Blanket — 15 lb (60×80″)

All‑cotton construction with glass microbeads; machine‑washable.
Cooler feel Full/Queen
  • Larger 60×80″ size for taller teens or full beds.
  • OEKO‑TEX Standard 100 certified materials.

Bearaby Cotton Napper — 15 lb (Knit, No Beads)

Hand‑knit, open‑weave organic cotton; extra airflow for warm sleepers.
Most breathable Premium No beads
  • Weight comes from layered yarn instead of beads.
  • Great for teens who run hot or dislike bead feel.

Safety: Ensure your teen can remove the blanket independently. Avoid use with respiratory/circulatory concerns unless cleared by a clinician. Start with short wind‑down periods and check temperature/comfort.

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