I tried the pretty weighted blanket that's all over Instagram, and it actually did help me sleep better

Samantha GrindellAug 25, 2020, 23:36 IST

Insider

I tested the Napper from Bearaby, a $249 weighted blanket that is particularly popular on Instagram because of its aesthetic, eco-friendliness, and anxiety-reducing qualities.
The Napper relieved my anxiety, helped me sleep soundly, and looked great on my bed.
However, I got hot when I used the blanket while sharing a bed with my partner, and the Napper's open weave seemed like it might fall apart after extended use.
But the Napper was worth it, as it helped me get in touch with emotions I'd been suppressing.

One of the most popular weighted blankets on the market is "The Napper" from Bearaby.

Bearaby sells "The Napper," a weighted blanket. Bearaby

The Napper can be ordered online, where it's available in five colors and three weights.

The smallest Napper costs $249. Bearaby

The blanket was sold out when I first tried to order it, but it only took a few days to arrive once one was finally available.

The blanket arrived in a cardboard box. Samantha Grindell/Insider

When I got home and unwrapped the box, I was glad to find the Napper tucked into a bag.

The bag kept the blanket clean. Samantha Grindell/Insider

Inside, the blanket was bundled together, which made it easy to lift.

The blanket was bundled upon arrival. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I spread the blanket out on my bed and was impressed with the look.

I liked how the blanket looked on my bed. Samantha Grindell/Insider

The Napper felt like it was made out of recycled T-shirts.

The texture of the Napper reminded me of a t-shirt. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I settled in for my first test run of the blanket.

I tried the Napper. Samantha Grindell/Insider

After lying there for a moment, I realized I could poke my toes through the fabric.

I didn't like that my toes could poke through the blanket. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I got in bed with the blanket on top of my comforter for the first night, and I was surprised to find myself crying soon after getting under the blanket.

I cried during my first night with the blanket. Samantha Grindell/Insider

The next day, I decided to try using the blanket while watching a movie.

I tested the Napper while watching a movie. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I found myself crying again while I watched the movie.

I cried again during the film. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I settled into bed with the blanket for night two.

I didn't enjoy the Napper as much while sharing a bed with my partner. Samantha Grindell/Insider

When I woke up the next day, the weight of the blanket had pulled the sheet off of my bed.

The blanket messed up my bed. Samantha Grindell/Insider

On night three, I tried sleeping with just the weighted blanket on top of me.

I slept with only the Napper the next night. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I was worried the Napper was starting to loosen as I looked at it.

The weave seemed looser. Samantha Grindell/Insider

I went back to placing the Napper on top of my comforter for night four, which I found worked best for me.

I loved the temperature of the blanket. Samantha Grindell/Insider

Despite my worries about the fabric, the blanket was holding up fine by night four.

The blanket was surviving. Samantha Grindell/Insider

By night five, I felt completely comfortable with the blanket.

I slept soundly each night I used the blanket. Samantha Grindell/Insider

The next day, I tried wrapping the blanket around me while I relaxed.

Wrapping the blanket around my shoulders calmed me down. Samantha Grindell/Insider

And later that evening, on night six, I happily settled in for sleep.

The blanket made me feel groggy in the morning. Samantha Grindell/Insider

By the last night of the experiment, I was confident I'd sleep well with the Napper on top of me.

The Napper was reliable in helping me sleep. Samantha Grindell/Insider

Overall, I think the Napper from Bearaby is a pretty good investment.

The Napper lived up to the hype. Samantha Grindell/Insider

If you're looking for this weighted blanket in a fun color, Bearaby just released the Napsicle in collaboration with the popsicle company The Hyppo.

Bearaby and The Hyppo created the Napsicle. Bearaby

A couple re-creates looks worn by iconic characters to take photos that could be scenes from your favorite films

Cookies on the Business Insider India website