One of the most common questions we get: which weight should I choose?
It's a fair question. Too light and you won't feel the calming effect. Too heavy and you'll feel trapped or worse, overheat. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right Sonno weighted blanket for your body, your sleep style, and your needs.
The General Rule
The most widely referenced guideline is to choose a weighted blanket that's approximately 10% of your body weight. It's a useful starting point but it's not the whole picture. Sleep style, temperature sensitivity, and personal preference all play a role. Want to understand the science behind why weighted blankets work in the first place? Read: Weighted Blankets in Malaysia: The Science of Stress-Free Sleep.
Here's how our three weights break down:
4kg, The All-New Sonno Huggy Blanket Best for: light sleepers, warm sleepers, first-time weighted blanket users
The 4kg is our lightest and most versatile option. It delivers enough pressure to activate the calming deep pressure response without ever feeling heavy or restrictive. Paired with our next-gen cool-touch fabric and PCM temperature regulation, it's specifically designed for people who run warm, sleep restlessly, or have tried weighted blankets before and found them too hot or too heavy.
Who it's for:
- Body weight 40–50kg
- Warm or hot sleepers
- Light sleepers who wake easily
- Anyone with sensory sensitivities
- First-time weighted blanket users
- Those who prefer a lighter, breathable feel
7kg, The Sonno Huggy Blanket Best for: average sleepers looking for deeper pressure and grounding comfort
The 7kg sits in the sweet spot for most adults. It provides a noticeably deeper pressure, the kind that feels grounding and cocoon-like without crossing into heavy or uncomfortable territory. If you sleep cool, don't tend to overheat, and want a more immersive weighted experience, this is the one.
Who it's for:
- Body weight roughly 50–60kg
- Average temperature sleepers
- Those who've used a lighter weighted blanket and want more pressure
- People with moderate to high anxiety or restlessness
- Side and back sleepers who enjoy a more enveloping feel
9kg, The Sonno Huggy Blanket Best for: those who need deep, firm pressure for maximum calming effect
The 9kg is our heaviest option designed for sleepers who need significant sensory input to feel calm and settled. It's a serious weighted blanket for serious sleep needs. If you've tried lighter weights and felt underwhelmed, or if you simply love the feeling of being firmly held, the 9kg delivers that experience fully.
Who it's for:
- Body weight roughly 60kg and above
- Cool sleepers who don't overheat easily
- Those with high anxiety, ADHD, or sensory processing needs
- People who've used weighted blankets before and prefer maximum pressure
- Deep sleepers who don't disturb easily
Our Honest Recommendation
If you're new to weighted blankets, start with the 4kg. It's the easiest weight to adjust to, the most versatile for different sleep temperatures, and with the All-New Huggy Blanket's cool-touch technology, it's genuinely the most advanced option in our range.
If you already know you love weighted blankets and want to go deeper, the 7kg or 9kg will give you that full, enveloping experience.
Either way, your sleep is about to change.
