> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://testiweb.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best Kids Weighted Blanket for Stomach Sleepers - URL: https://testiweb.com/best-kids-weighted-blanket-stomach-sleepers/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:25:35.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:25.000Z - Description: Six kid-sized 36x48 in weighted blankets compared for stomach sleepers, with the winner, a lighter runner-up, and the honest limits of using any weighted blanket face-down. - Author: Colette Salinas - Tags: Blankets & Throws, #Kids Bedding, Sleep The best kids weighted blanket for stomach sleepers in this set is the yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket, because at 36x48 in and 5 lb it sits closer to a lap pad than a full cover, which is the safer shape when a child rolls face-down. If your child is under 40 lb or you want the lightest option, the Kivik 3 lb minky throw is the runner-up at the same 36x48 in footprint. In this guide 1. [Can a stomach sleeper safely use a weighted blanket?](#can-a-stomach-sleeper-safely-use-a-weighted-blanket) 2. [Best kids weighted blanket for stomach sleepers at a glance](#best-kids-weighted-blanket-for-stomach-sleepers-at-a-glance) 3. [1\. yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket — Best overall](#1-yescool-5-lb-cooling-weighted-lap-blanket-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 4. [2\. Kivik 3 lb Minky Dot Blanket — Runner-up](#2-kivik-3-lb-minky-dot-blanket-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 5. [3\. anfie 5 lb Space Blanket — Best budget pick](#3-anfie-5-lb-space-blanket-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 6. [4\. Sivio 5 lb Weighted Blanket — Best large-capacity](#4-sivio-5-lb-weighted-blanket-%E2%80%94-best-large-capacity) 7. [5\. yescool 5 lb Minky Kids Blanket — Best for pros](#5-yescool-5-lb-minky-kids-blanket-%E2%80%94-best-for-pros) 8. [6\. Huloo Sleep 5 lb Minky Blanket — Best premium](#6-huloo-sleep-5-lb-minky-blanket-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 9. [How I screened these six blankets](#how-i-screened-these-six-blankets) 10. [What actually decides this purchase](#what-actually-decides-this-purchase) 11. [Fabric, fill and washability compared](#fabric-fill-and-washability-compared) 12. [How to size a weighted blanket for a child](#how-to-size-a-weighted-blanket-for-a-child) 13. [What the listings do not tell you](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Can a stomach sleeper safely use a weighted blanket? Read this section before the picks. It changes what you buy. A weighted blanket is designed to press down on the body from above. When a child sleeps face-up or on their side, that pressure lands on the chest wall and hips, which is where it is meant to land. When a child sleeps face-down, the same pressure lands on the back of the ribcage and pushes the chest into the mattress. That is a different mechanical situation, and it is why most weighted blanket listings for kids do not market themselves at stomach sleepers. None of the six blankets here is sold as a stomach-sleeper product. The category does not really have one. What the category does have is small, light, kid-sized options that behave more like a heavy throw than a full cover, and that is the shape you want if your child sometimes rolls onto their stomach during the night. Three ground rules follow from that: - Weight matters more than any other spec. Every pick here is 5 lb or under, and every pick is 36x48 in. That is deliberate. - The blanket should cover the child, not the bed. A 36x48 in blanket does not tuck in and does not trap. - A child who spends most of the night face-down is not the right buyer for any weighted blanket. Give them a normal comforter and revisit this in a year. If your child moves position through the night, and stomach sleeping is one of several positions rather than the only one, a 5 lb or lighter kid blanket is a reasonable choice. If your child cannot easily lift the blanket off, it is too heavy. Test it awake before you test it asleep. ## Best kids weighted blanket for stomach sleepers at a glance | Pick | Weight | Fabric or print | Price | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Best overall**[yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3CRP7ZX?tag=testiweb-20) | 5 lb | Microfiber, grey | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3CRP7ZX?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Runner-up**[Kivik 3 lb Minky Dot Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XS1YCD?tag=testiweb-20) | 3 lb | Minky dot, grey | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XS1YCD?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best budget pick**[anfie 5 lb Space Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJFXK57?tag=testiweb-20) | 5 lb | Star print, sky grey | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJFXK57?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best large-capacity**[Sivio 5 lb Weighted Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32WWG4W?tag=testiweb-20) | 5.18 lb | Blue dinosaur print | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32WWG4W?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best for pros**[yescool 5 lb Minky Kids Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB174WMW?tag=testiweb-20) | 5 lb | Dual-sided minky, blue | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB174WMW?tag=testiweb-20) | | **Best premium**[Huloo Sleep 5 lb Minky Blanket](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W58SLLN?tag=testiweb-20) | 5 lb | Minky, gray | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W58SLLN?tag=testiweb-20) | ## 1\. yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket — Best overall **A 36x48 in 5 lb microfiber blanket that sits at the sensible ceiling of what a kid-sized weighted blanket should weigh.** [![yescool grey weighted lap blanket at 36x48 in and 5 lb — showing the small kid-sized footprint that suits a child who rolls positions](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51h0FQYSXyL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3CRP7ZX?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a 50 lb child who sleeps mostly on their side and rolls onto their stomach **Skip it if:** your child sleeps face-down for most of the night The reason this pick leads the best kids weighted blanket for stomach sleepers list is the 36x48 in size paired with the 5 lb weight. That is a lap-blanket footprint, not a bed cover. It lands over the shoulders and thighs, not the whole mattress, so a child who rolls face-down during the night is not trapped underneath a full-sized weighted comforter. yescool describes it as a lap blanket, which matches how you should actually use it. The published construction is 100% microfiber with premium glass beads. There is no printed warranty period, only a direction to contact customer service. Of the six picks here, this is the one buyers choose most often, and it sits in the entry price band as the second-cheapest of the set. That combination is unusual: most of the pricier picks in this set sell more slowly. It is a plain grey design without a novelty print, which some kids will prefer and others will not. **Pros:** - 36x48 in lap-blanket footprint - 5 lb weight suits a 40 to 60 lb child - Microfiber with glass beads, no printed pattern - Entry price band, second-cheapest of the six - Sells faster than the rest of this set **Cons:** - Warranty is not published as a fixed term - Plain grey will not appeal to every child - Single-sided fabric, no cool-side option - Not marketed at stomach sleepers specifically [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3CRP7ZX?tag=testiweb-20) ## 2\. Kivik 3 lb Minky Dot Blanket — Runner-up **The lightest published weight in this set, which is the safer starting point if you are unsure about your child's tolerance.** [![Kivik 3 lb grey minky dot weighted blanket at 36x48 in — showing the lighter option in this set for smaller children](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lV7Q-snUL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XS1YCD?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a smaller or younger child who wants the lightest option in this set **Skip it if:** your child weighs over 40 lb and wants more noticeable weight Every other pick here is 5 lb. Kivik is 3 lb. That is the one specification that matters for a stomach sleeper, because less mass on the ribcage is always the safer direction to err. If you follow the common rule of a blanket weighing 10 to 12% of body weight, 3 lb suits a child of about 25 to 30 lb, and Kivik itself states this rule in its listing. The fabric is minky dot on one side, which Kivik pitches as a tactile focus for restless kids. The glass beads sit in 5 x 5 in pockets for even distribution, according to the brand. Machine wash and dryer safe, per the listing. There is no published warranty and no printed weight in pounds on the outer dimensions field, which reads 0.01 x 60 x 36 in and does not match the 36x48 in size spec, so treat the dimensions field as unreliable and trust the size spec. It sits in the middle of this set for price and toward the slower end for sales. **Pros:** - 3 lb, lightest weight in this set - Minky dot texture on one side - Kivik states 5 x 5 in bead pockets - Machine washable per the listing - 36x48 in kid-sized footprint **Cons:** - 3 lb may feel too light for a bigger child - Dimensions field disagrees with the size field - No published warranty period - Only one seller lists it [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6XS1YCD?tag=testiweb-20) ## 3\. anfie 5 lb Space Blanket — Best budget pick **The cheapest of the six, in a star-print sky grey that reads as bedtime rather than daytime.** [![anfie sky grey star-print weighted blanket at 36x48 in — showing the celestial pattern intended for bedtime use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nJEIkmFFL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJFXK57?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a first weighted blanket you are not sure your child will love **Skip it if:** you want a published warranty or a dual-sided fabric This is the cheapest of the six and the pick to try if you are not certain a weighted blanket will work for your child. The specification is 36x48 in at 5 lb, which is the same envelope as the yescool winner. What you do not get for the lower price is a stated warranty term or a dual-sided fabric. anfie says the outer fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, with reinforced stitching and glass beads distributed through quilted pockets. The Sky Grey star print leans into a bedtime association, which matters more than it sounds: a child who thinks of the blanket as a night-time object is a child who leaves it on the bed rather than dragging it around the house. The single-seller status is worth noting; if that seller runs out, there is no backup listing. Every kid weighted blanket is a gamble in the sense that you cannot know in advance whether your child will actually sleep under it. Spending less on the trial run is a rational answer to that gamble, and this is the pick that supports that approach. **Pros:** - Cheapest of the six here - Star print positioned for bedtime - anfie states OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabric - 5 lb at 36x48 in matches the winner's envelope - Reinforced stitching claim **Cons:** - No published warranty period - Single-sided fabric only - Only one seller lists it - Print will not appeal to every child [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCJFXK57?tag=testiweb-20) ## 4\. Sivio 5 lb Weighted Blanket — Best large-capacity **5.18 lb is a hair heavier than the other 5 lb picks, and the dinosaur print is the strongest character design in this set.** [![Sivio blue dinosaur print weighted blanket at 36x48 in and 5.18 lb — showing the printed cover that helps some children accept the blanket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dUgmOuYBL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32WWG4W?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a dinosaur-obsessed child who needs a printed cover to accept the blanket **Skip it if:** the print is a distraction rather than a draw Sivio publishes a weight of 5.18 lb, which is 0.18 lb heavier than the yescool and Huloo Sleep picks at 5 lb flat. On a child, 0.18 lb is not something anyone will feel through a blanket. What you will notice is the Blue Dinosaur print, which is the strongest character design in this set and is the reason to pick it. Some children will not use a plain grey blanket. They will use a dinosaur one. Sivio says the fabric is OEKO-TEX certified skin-friendly microfiber on both sides, machine washable on a cold gentle cycle, tumble dry low or hang dry, no bleach. The published claim is a hug-like even weight distribution, which is the pitch every weighted blanket makes. There is no published warranty, no model number, and no dimensions field beyond the 36x48 in size. Of the six, this is the second-slowest seller. That is not a red flag; it reads more as a design preference splitting buyers. **Pros:** - Blue Dinosaur print is the strongest theme here - Sivio states OEKO-TEX certified microfiber both sides - Machine washable per the listing - 36x48 in kid-sized footprint - Mid price band, third-cheapest of the six **Cons:** - 5.18 lb, a hair over the other 5 lb picks - No published warranty - Print may not suit older kids - No published bead pocket size [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32WWG4W?tag=testiweb-20) ## 5\. yescool 5 lb Minky Kids Blanket — Best for pros **Dual-sided minky, with one face intended for cooler months and the other for warmer months.** [![yescool blue minky weighted blanket at 36x48 in and 5 lb — showing the dual-sided fabric intended to cover cool and warm seasons](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zpRasOmyL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB174WMW?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a child who runs hot in summer and cold in winter and needs one blanket for both **Skip it if:** you only ever want one texture against the skin This is yescool's second listing in the set, and it is the version to look at when you want more than one texture. yescool describes it as a dual-sided design, one side pitched for cool autumn and winter, the other side for warmer conditions. Whether that translates into a real difference in surface temperature is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement, and you should treat it that way. The minky dot fabric is the same tactile pitch Kivik makes: a distraction for restless kids to focus on with their fingers. yescool says to pick a weighted blanket at 7 to 12% of body weight, which is the same rule of thumb the other brands use. The colour is blue, and this listing is aimed at ages 5 to 9 per the product title. Where this pick trades off is the price position: it sits in the premium band, making it the second-priciest of the six, and it is a slower seller than the plain-grey yescool at number 1\. You are paying for the second surface. If your child only ever uses one side of a blanket anyway, the entry-band yescool at number 1 is the smarter buy. **Pros:** - Dual-sided minky, per the listing - 5 lb at 36x48 in kid-sized footprint - yescool pitches it for 5 to 9 year olds - Two sellers list it **Cons:** - Premium price band, second-priciest here - Warranty is not published as a fixed term - Slower seller than the number-1 yescool listing - Season-switching claim is not measured [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB174WMW?tag=testiweb-20) ## 6\. Huloo Sleep 5 lb Minky Blanket — Best premium **The most expensive pick here, with the most detailed published construction spec in the set.** [![Huloo Sleep gray minky weighted blanket at 36x48 in and 5 lb — showing the plain gray option with published bead-size detail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414KgmpWF3L._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W58SLLN?tag=testiweb-20) **Best for:** a parent who wants the most detailed published construction spec in this set **Skip it if:** you are not willing to pay the top price position here Huloo Sleep is the most expensive pick here, and it is also the one that puts the most construction detail on its listing. The brand states 0.88 mm premium glass beads and 5 x 5 in grid pockets for even distribution, with breathable microfiber layers to reduce tearing. Every other listing in this set either states some of that or none of it. If published detail is what you want to buy, this is the pick. The fabric is soft minky in gray, and Huloo Sleep positions it as a use-anywhere blanket, not only a sleep product. Two sellers list it, which is more than most of the set. It is the slowest seller of the six, which reads as a price effect rather than a product signal, since every other spec is competitive. For a stomach-sleeping child, the reasons to spend up here are the published bead size and pocket size, on the theory that smaller, better-distributed weight is preferable to a small number of heavy clumps. That is a theory, not a proof, and the actual weight on the child is still 5 lb. **Pros:** - 0.88 mm glass bead size published - 5 x 5 in bead pocket size published - Minky finish on a plain gray - Two sellers list it - 5 lb at 36x48 in kid-sized footprint **Cons:** - Most expensive pick here - Slowest seller of the six - No published warranty period - Plain gray without a print option [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W58SLLN?tag=testiweb-20) ## How I screened these six blankets I started with the listings in the input and lined the published specs up side by side. Three filters mattered. 1. **Size envelope.** Every pick had to be 36x48 in. That is a lap-and-torso footprint, not a bed cover, and it is the right shape for a child who moves position through the night. All six passed. 2. **Weight ceiling.** Nothing over 5.18 lb. A weighted blanket for a kid who sometimes sleeps on their stomach should sit at the light end, not the heavy end. Every pick passed, with Kivik going lightest at 3 lb. 3. **Care and construction detail.** Any pick that supplied a bead size, a pocket size, or a fabric certification got noted. Huloo Sleep, Kivik and anfie were the most detailed. yescool's two listings and Sivio published less. What I did not use as a filter: reviews, ratings, or reviewer sentiment. None of that data was supplied and I will not invent it. What I did use as a tiebreaker between two very similar picks: price position and how often the listing is chosen among these six. ## What actually decides this purchase Most kid weighted blanket guides compare fabric first. Fabric is not what decides it here. Weight is. For a stomach sleeper, the deciding number is the mass sitting on the ribcage when your child rolls face-down. Every pick in this set is 5.18 lb or under and 36x48 in or under, and that is deliberate: outside those bounds you are looking at products that were not designed for a stomach sleeper's use case at all. Inside those bounds, the choice is between 3 lb and 5 lb. The rule of thumb the brands themselves state, 7 to 12% of body weight, gives you the cutoff: - Under about 35 lb child: 3 lb blanket, so Kivik. - 35 to 60 lb child: 5 lb blanket, so any of the four 5 lb picks. - Over 60 lb child: this category is undersized for your child, and you should be looking at 7 lb or 10 lb options that are not in this set. Fabric is what your child prefers to touch. Warranty is what the brand publishes. Both matter after the weight decision, not before it. ## Fabric, fill and washability compared The published fabric detail sorts into three groups. **Plain microfiber, single-sided:** yescool number 1 (grey microfiber with glass beads) and anfie (star-print fabric anfie states is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified). These are the simpler builds. Care instructions on both lean toward gentle machine wash or hand wash. **Minky, single-sided:** Kivik (minky dot on one face), Sivio (microfiber both sides, dinosaur print), and Huloo Sleep (soft minky in gray). Minky is the plush, dotted or pile texture kids reach for. It sheds a bit when new and traps warmth more than plain microfiber does. **Minky, dual-sided:** yescool number 5, which yescool pitches as one side for cooler months and one side for warmer months. On fill, only two picks publish a bead-and-pocket detail: - Huloo Sleep: 0.88 mm glass beads, 5 x 5 in pockets. - Kivik: 5 x 5 in pockets, bead size not stated. Everyone else says "premium glass beads" without a size. That is not a red flag, but it does mean you are trusting the brand's construction sight-unseen. Washability: Sivio and Kivik are the two that most explicitly state machine wash. yescool's two listings say washable but lean toward hand wash for longevity. anfie and Huloo Sleep both position themselves as washable without being specific about temperature. ## How to size a weighted blanket for a child Four brands in this set state a version of the same rule. Take it as a starting point, not a law. - **7 to 12% of body weight** is the range yescool number 5 states. - **10 to 12% of body weight** is what Kivik states. - **About 10% of body weight**, with a lighter blanket for the first use, is what yescool number 1 states. Translate that into pounds: 1. Weigh your child. 2. Multiply by 0.10 to get the middle-of-the-road weight. 3. If your child has never used a weighted blanket, round down, not up. 4. If your child sometimes sleeps on their stomach, round down again. A 40 lb child lands at 4 lb by the 10% rule. Rounded down for a first weighted blanket and rounded down again for a stomach sleeper, that is 3 lb, which is the Kivik. A 55 lb child lands at 5.5 lb, which rounds to 5 lb, and any of the four 5 lb picks here suits. A 30 lb child lands at 3 lb without any rounding, which is again the Kivik. The one rule that is not negotiable: your child has to be able to lift the blanket off themselves without help. Test that awake, in daylight, before the first night. ## What the listings do not tell you Three gaps are worth naming, because you will not find these in the product pages. - **No published warranty period on any pick.** The two yescool listings say "please contact customer service for exclusive service", which is not a term. The others do not mention warranty at all. If a defective seam matters to you, keep the packaging and the order confirmation. - **No independent temperature testing.** Every listing that mentions cooling or dual-sided use is making a manufacturer claim. There is no measured surface temperature figure in any listing here. - **No published age or weight compatibility beyond marketing text.** yescool number 5 says 5 to 9 year olds. yescool number 1 says 40 to 60 lb. The others say kids. Use the body-weight rule above rather than the age copy. You should also assume that a kid weighted blanket is a one-child purchase. Sizing rarely survives a growth spurt. Buy for the child you have this year, not the child you will have in three years. ## The verdict For the best kids weighted blanket for stomach sleepers, the answer splits by weight band. **If your child weighs about 35 to 60 lb** and sometimes sleeps on their stomach, the yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket at 36x48 in is the right default. It is small, it is sensibly weighted, it is the second-cheapest of the six, and it is the one buyers here choose most often. The 5 lb ceiling matters: at that weight and that footprint, a child who rolls face-down is under a heavy throw, not a full comforter. **If your child weighs about 25 to 35 lb**, or you are buying a first weighted blanket for any child and want to err light, the Kivik 3 lb Minky Dot Blanket is the better call. It is the only 3 lb pick in this set, and 3 lb is the safer starting weight for a stomach sleeper of any age. **The cutoff between them is body weight around 35 lb.** Below it, the 3 lb Kivik. Above it, the 5 lb yescool. That is the whole decision. Fabric, print, and brand come after it. If your child sleeps face-down for most of the night, none of these is the right buy, and a normal unweighted comforter is the safer default until sleeping positions change. ## FAQ ### Is a weighted blanket safe for a child who sleeps on their stomach? A weighted blanket presses down on whatever is underneath it. For a stomach-sleeping child, that pressure lands on the back of the ribcage. None of the six picks here is marketed at stomach sleepers, and the sensible approach is a light 3 to 5 lb kid-sized blanket that your child can lift off unaided. If your child spends most of the night face-down, skip the category. ### What weight kids weighted blanket should I buy? Weight kids weighted blanket sizing follows the 10% rule the brands themselves state: a blanket weighing about 10% of your child's body weight, rounded down for a first-time user, and rounded down again for a stomach sleeper. A 30 lb child suits 3 lb. A 50 lb child suits 5 lb. Any figure above 5.18 lb is outside this set entirely. ### Is the yescool 5 lb blanket worth it over the anfie budget pick? Worth it depends on what you value. Both are 5 lb at 36x48 in, and both sit in the entry price band, with anfie the cheapest of the six and yescool the second-cheapest. yescool is the one buyers here choose most often. anfie has a star print and states OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabric. If print matters, anfie. If plain grey and higher sales volume matter, yescool. ### Kivik 3 lb versus yescool 5 lb, which is better for a stomach sleeper? Kivik 3 lb versus yescool 5 lb is a body-weight question. For a child under about 35 lb, Kivik is safer because 3 lb is the lightest published weight in this set. For a child 35 to 60 lb, yescool matches the 10% rule better. Neither is designed specifically for stomach sleeping, so the lighter of the two wins any close call. ### Can these weighted blankets go in the washing machine? Can these weighted blankets go in the washing machine depends on the pick. Sivio and Kivik state machine wash explicitly, cold and gentle, with tumble dry low or hang dry. yescool's two listings lean toward hand wash for longevity even though they are washable. anfie and Huloo Sleep say washable without stating a temperature. Follow the specific listing, not a general rule. Weighted blankets are not a fix for a sleep problem you have not diagnosed. Start with size and weight, in that order, and treat everything else, print, minky, dual-sided fabric, as a preference layer on top. For a child who sometimes sleeps on their stomach, the winning pick here is the yescool 5 lb Cooling Weighted Lap Blanket, because a 36x48 in lap-sized footprint at 5 lb is the smallest and lightest useful envelope in a category that mostly ignores this buyer. Buy for the child you have this year, watch how they sleep under it for the first week, and remove it if it does not settle them. *Last updated: September 20, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*