But some kids’ weighted blankets have fun designs ... Measuring 100 x 150 cm, it's the perfect size for a single or double bed, but it can also be used on the sofa while relaxing.

Cloey Wendling told Newsweek she slept with the blanket on her bed every night, but nothing prepared her for what the wash revealed.

The Bodyguard Blanket, made by a company called ProTecht, is a bulletproof 5/16-inch pad, made from the same materials used by our military, except it's for kids. They even come in different sizes.

The volunteers of the Lititz/Lancaster chapter of the nonprofit Project Linus, who call themselves Blanketeers, make blankets, quilts and afghans for children in need — those who are seriously ...