Why these weighted blankets for kids are ending bedtime battles

Product Guides – 01 Apr 26 By Paris Blanchfield

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If bedtime at your place feels more like a battlefield than a peaceful wind-down, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, we think every parent has been there: trying to settle a little one who’s clearly exhausted, but somehow still bouncing off the walls when their head hits the pillow.

This incredibly common occurrence has been dubbed ‘Tired but Wired,’ and refers to when kids reach bedtime physically exhausted but with their nervous systems still in high gear.

“If a child’s nervous system is still activated, even the best routine can struggle to work,” explains Joey Chang, founder of woven woven, an Australian sleep wellness brand that’s been making waves (and getting kids better sleep).

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A new approach to bedtime tantrums

Instead of the old-school “tough it out” mentality, we recommend an approach rooted in responsive sleep solutions. Just like Denmark’s recent shift away from cry-it-out methods, it’s all about working with your child’s nervous system, not against it.

And luckily, our secret weapon is surprisingly simple: adding a weighted blanket to your little one’s wind-down routine. Our favourite ones, from Aussie brand woven woven, use something called deep pressure stimulation. Basically, gentle, evenly distributed pressure that naturally signals your child’s body to shift from “fight or flight” mode into rest mode.

The best weighted blankets for a fuss-free night routine

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective. Who knew better sleep could be as easy as the right blanket?

With their use of 100% natural materials, kid-friendly sizing, and their machine-washable fabrication, woven woven‘s weighted blankets are, unsurprisingly, our top pick. Better yet, they come in a range of natural colourways suited to any and all family homes.

The toughest part is choosing between their two fabrications: bamboo and cotton. We recommend choosing the bamboo, with breathable, temperature-regulating properties, for warmer weather, and the cosy cotton alternative for cooler days.