1. Choose the Right Weight: Select a weighted blanket that is approximately 7% to 10% of your body weight for comfort and effectiveness. For example, a 200 lb adult should choose a 15 lb or 20 lb blanket in queen size. If this is your first experience with a weighted blanket, start with a lighter option to allow your body to adjust. 2. Fit for Your Mattress: Our queen size weighted blanket (60 x 80 inches) is designed to fit the of a standard queen mattress without overhanging. This ensures the weight is evenly distributed across your body, delivering maximum comfort and promoting uninterrupted rest throughout the night. Ideal for single use. 3. Durable and Secure Stitching: Crafted with 5 x 5 inch compartments and reinforced with density stitching (15,000 stitches), this blanket securely holds the glass beads in place. This structure prevents shifting and leakage, ensuring lasting durability and consistent weight distribution over time. 4. Easy Care and Maintenance: The 20 lb weighted blanket is machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle and can be airdried. Our design ensures the glass beads remain evenly positioned after washing, proven through 50 machine wash tests to guarantee performance and longevity. Use Scenarios: Ideal for improving sleep quality by promoting a calming, soothing sensation that helps reduce restlessness. Beneficial for individuals seeking relief from stress or anxiety through gentle, steady pressure. Suitable for solo sleepers who want a sized blanket for a queen mattress without excess fabric or weight overhanging the sides.