Magic Weighted Blanket | Frequently Asked Questions

Weighted blankets help users relax and fall asleep more easily because the weight, if evenly spread throughout the blanket, creates a hug-like feeling called deep pressure stimulation. In a nutshell, deep pressure stimulation causes the body to produce Oxytocin, a brain chemical that can ease symptoms from depression, anxiety, autism, and even physical pain. While actual hugging and/or cuddling between two humans is probably the best way to release Oxytocin, weighted blankets are an effective substitute for those who find physical contact like hugging to be overstimulating, or just for those who don’t have someone around to hug all the time. To learn more about the science behind weighted blankets and deep pressure therapy, check out our blog post here.

Short answer: everyone. Slightly longer answer: while it is true that weighted blankets can help anyone get a better night’s sleep, their application of deep pressure stimulation makes them especially helpful for people with depression, anxiety, autism, and sensory processing disorders.  

In general, weighted blankets are considered safe for healthy adults, teenagers, and children over two. Children under two should not use weighted blankets as the weight may pose a risk of suffocation. Weighted blankets may not be suitable for adults or children with risk factors such as asthma, COPD, or obstructive sleep apnea – in such cases, consult your doctor/your child’s doctor to find out if a weighted blanket is the right choice for you and/or your child.

• We are the Original Weighted Blanket. Our founder, Keith Zivalich, invented the weighted blanket back in 1997, giving us over 20 years of experience making the best weighted blankets on the market. Learn more about the story behind the Magic Weighted Blanket here.
• All Magic Weighted Blankets are MADE IN THE USA by highly trained and skilled machine operators.
• NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED – NO zippers that will tear, NO ties that will break, NO inner liner that will bunch up, NO cover to attach.  Most weighted blankets on the market that are made overseas have removable duvet covers. After a few twists and turns in the washer and dryer, ties start to fray and zippers become misaligned and jammed, adding to your stress rather than helping with it.
• Your purchase helps us continue to donate Magic Weighted Blankets to veterans suffering from PTSD
  
• FREE SHIPPING to the continental United States and Canada
• LIFETIME WARRANTY

This depends largely on the type of fabric that you choose.  Chenille and minky fabrics are fairly warm. However, our cotton and flannel fabrics are more breathable and are recommended for hot sleepers.

Check out our size guide for more information about choosing the right Magic Weighted Blanket for you or a loved one.

Experts recommend choosing a weighted blanket that is 10% of your child’s bodyweight, plus one to two pounds. So, for example: if your child weighs 50 pounds, then he/she should be using a 5-7 lb. weighted blanket.  

We have heard from many of our customers that they wished we had a lighter version of our standard Magic Weighted Blanket. While they still found the weight of the blanket to be somewhat calming, it was just a bit too much weight for their needs. The Magic Blanket Lite is the perfect weighted blanket for seniors, or those younger adults who want just enough weight to provide a gentle and calming hug-like pressure.

We don't for one simple reason - a king-size blanket would need to weigh about 40 pounds to create the same amount of deep pressure stimulation on each user. And a blanket that heavy would need to go the laundromat and be washed in an industrial sized machine.

 However, if you get two of our 16 or 20 pound blankets in the same color and fabric, it will look just like a king size blanket. However, now each can be washed separately at home.

We invented the weighted blanket with individual users in mind, so that the blanket can fully mold to the body and create a feeling of truly deep pressure.

If, for any reason, you are not 100% delighted with your Magic Weighted Blanket, you have up to 30 days after receiving your blanket to return it and have the cost of your blanket refunded back to your card.  You will, however, be responsible for the cost of the return shipping. The blanket must still be in like-new condition – we will not be able to offer a refund if the blanket is stained, damaged, or has any pet hairs on it.

Please contact us at returns@magicweightedblanket.com so that we can guide you through the return process. Please remember to keep your shipping receipt and a copy of your tracking number so that we can verify that the blanket was shipped back to us, should there be any problems.*Please note that custom orders are not covered by the 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.

Yes, we offer a lifetime warranty on all Magic Weighted Blankets. If your Magic Weighted Blanket has a manufacturing defect, please contact us at returns@magicweightedblanket.com so that we can verify the defect and walk you through the refund process.

2-8 days. Each blanket takes 1-3 days to manufacture and can take up to 5 days to ship, depending on your location.*Please note that manufacturing/shipping may take longer during the holidays.

We offer free shipping for all orders in the continental United States and Canada, and offer paid shipping to Alaska and Hawaii. If you would like to order a Magic Weighted Blanket and have it shipped to anot