RedBarnBlankets
Weighted Blankets for Anxiety and Insomnia
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Weighted blankets handmade with love. These are a labor of love and we are honored to be able to help others and give something of value to the community.
Our blankets are filled with hypo-allergenic and non-toxic, virgin plastic pellets and polyester fiber for softness and to prevent the pellets from moving around inside the blanket, thus providing even, more comfortable weight distribution.
Machine washable and dryer safe
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Brittany on Apr 20, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely adore this! It’s perfect quality and so much better than my previous weighted blanket I got from a department store.
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Geoffrey on Feb 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe top is a sort of quilt fabric, but the bottom is suuuper soft and the beads are clearly pretty large inside. It's not particularly dense for a weighted blanket, probably owing to the filler density, but I got a large one so I can always double up. The stitching is fantastic in quality, it's probably the best-sewn blanket I own full stop. 100% worth the purchase, Thanks Ms. Corrales!
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Amy on Jan 15, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBy far the best weighted blanket! We have purchased a few weighted blankets over the years for our kids, but this one was perfectly balanced and made with great quality. We will definitely be ordering more in the future!
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Katherine on Jan 2, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI have a blanket myself that my husband kept trying to steal so I got him his own for Christmas. It’s so nice and comfortable. Plus based on mine they last a long time with no issues!
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Caitlin on Dec 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis is my 3rd order and the quality continues to be amazing!
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Ashlee on Nov 12, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBeautifully made and outstanding communication. This is our 2nd blanket and we love it so much
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cindy on Oct 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI have bought 3 of her blankets so far. All of them are beautiful and well made. If I have need of another blanket I will buy from her again❤️
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wendyeaton1 on Oct 1, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBest quality of weighted blanket. I still have 2 blankets from previous purchases years ago and both are still in very good shape. Thanks!
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Melissa on Sep 22, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWe now have tree weighted blankets made by Irlanda. She is fantastic to work with and each blanket has been amazing. I highly recommend Red Barn Blankets to anyone looking for high quality blankets. I also love that these blankets are washable!
About RedBarnBlankets
One Blanket Can Change Everything!
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Irlanda Isabel
Owner, Seamstress, Designer
Engineer, seamstress, housewife and entrepreneur. I wanted to produce a weighted blanket that improves on what you typically find online and in stores. Weighted Blankets made with quality materials, fabrics and professional craftsmanship and care.
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Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase
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Care instructions
WASHING: - Machine wash separately in warm or cold water in a front loading machine. (Top loading machines typically have agitators which can damage the fabric)
DRYING: - Tumble dry on low/delicate cycle.
- Do NOT iron.
- Do NOT use bleach or fabric softener
Safety Guidelines
1. ALWAYS check the weight of the blanket that you purchase with a medical professional to be certain it is the correct weight for the person using it. While we will try to help by making recommendations when asked, these are only suggestions. You should ALWAYS confirm the weight/pressure with a medical professional before making your purchase.
2. NEVER use a weighted blanket as a restraint or punishment
3. NEVER use your weighted blanket as a "tent" or allow children to crawl underneath it, as this creates a suffocation risk.
4. NEVER use a weighted blanket in a crib or with an infant!
5. If you have any other safety concerns please contact us at info@redbarnblankets.com and we will try our best to help.
Order Cancellations
We are happy to accept a cancellation within 24 hours of placing the order. The customer is responsible for all shipping charges.
All cancellations made after 24 hours are also subject to a 15% cancellation fee.
Fabric Colors and Chalk Lines:
1. While every effort is made to represent color accurately, every monitor is different and we cannot guarantee the colors you see match the colors of actual fabric.
2. You may notice some colored lines along the seams when you receive your blanket. This is simply chalk (non-toxic) used to mark the fabric for cutting and sewing it can be removed with a damp cloth or in the wash.
What is a Weighted Blanket?
A weighted blanket is like a regular blanket but heavier. It is typically sewn into pockets, usually square or rectangular in shape. Manufacturers use a variety of materials added into each pocket to provide the weight. The type and quality of materials varies and may include items such as plastic pellets (both virgin and recycled), glass beads, river stones, sand, steel ball bearings and even various organic materials such as rice or wheat. In addition to the material used for weight, some manufacturers also add a filler to each pocket to provide softness and to help keep the material from moving around inside the pocket.
How Does it Work?
A weighted blanket uses something referred to as DTP or deep touch pressure and sensory reinforcement in order to help with something called proprioception. The term proprioception refers to the brains ability to know where all of its body parts are in space. A good example of this would be if you are in a dark movie theater, you can still probably reach into a box of popcorn and find your mouth without taking your eyes off the movie. Another example might be if you stand up, stretch out your arms, close your eyes and then try to touch your nose. Most of us can accomplish this with little difficulty. The idea behind the weighted blanket is that it helps to reinforce the sensory input the brain is receiving by using weight.
What Size & Weight Should I Choose?
The Weighted Blanket’s Size and Weight
A Matter of Preference
For healthy adults, both the weight and the size of a weighted blanket is simply a matter of preference. There are of course, some caveats, but in general if the person using the blanket has full use of their faculties, can move and breath without any problems and is fully conscious then it’s nothing more complicated than preference.
We have found that many of our customers enjoy a really heavy blanket, while for others that same heavy blanket may actually increase their anxiety level and so they prefer something lighter. Our blankets run from 0.30 - 0.95 pounds per square foot with most of our adult customers preferring something around 0.65 on average.
What materials do you use?
Fabrics: - We use only high quality fabrics from reputable manufacturer's such as Robert Kaufman, Michael Miller, Timeless Treasures, Shannon Fabrics, etc. We never use low quality materials that can cause itching or fall apart with minimal use. All of our fabrics can be machine washed at home using cold/warm water, gentle cycle with no bleach or softener and then dried on cool delicate cycle in the drier.
For Weight: We use only virgin plastic pellets, food grade, BPA free HDPE. We never use recycled pellets which might contain unknown chemicals or residue. Our pellets are manufactured specifically for us and are non-toxic.
For Filler: For softness we use a soft polyester fiber which is hypo-allergenic and non-toxic.