'Potato Beds' Have Gone Viral. Do They Hurt Or Harm Your Sleep?

If you haven’t seen one of the many viral videos about “potato beds” yet, allow me to explain the adorable term. Taking their elasticated fitted sheet and placing it face down, internet users have begun stuffing the sides of the bedding with pillows and rolled-up duvets. The result looks a bit like a paddling pool or bird’s nest.Then, they cover the sides of their creation with thinner blankets before placing blankets and a duvet (or duvets) on top. Once that’s done, the potato bed is born! But are these good, or bad, news for our kip? @rubyyy.egi hope yall enjoyed this because i know i did #potatobed#bednest#tutorials#bed#comfy♬ Be That Easy - SadeAre potato beds good for our sleep? There’s no denying the soft, cushioned dens look comfy. But sleep expert Hannah Shore, head of sleep science at Mattress Online, said they have their pros and cons. An obvious plus? “With the increased amount of cushions creating that cocooning feel, it may provide the same feeling as someone giving you a cuddle,” she explained. “This could create a similar effect to what we see in weighted blankets. The additional low amount of pressure releases feel-good hormones, which can leave you feeling relaxed, happy, and secure, the perfect combination to fall asleep.” Good news, but not one without caveats.Firstly, the experience might feel a little claustrophobic – not to mention sweaty.As Shore explained, “with the addition of extra pillows and blankets, this may decrease the airflow, trapping extra warm air and making you feel warmer”.“When we sleep at night, our core body temperature needs to drop a couple of degrees in order to help us get access to the good quality sleep we need,” she added.Lastly, support may be an issue: “By piling extra cushions, duvets, and blankets around your body, you may find a lack of support, leading to increased morning aches and pains the following morning.” A sleep expert’s final verdictUltimately, the expert concluded: “The potato bed is similar to a nest bed, having raised edges, lots of blankets, and providing that snuggly feeling.“These types of beds are normally great for lounging in, but may not be the best option for a full night’s sleep.” If they don’t suit your sleep, she continued, you can recreate some of the benefits without having to remove your sheets.“To mimic the feeling of added pressure and warmth without potentially impacting your body’s support or reducing airflow, try a weighted blanket,” she suggested.“These are filled with beads or sand and apply pressure all over your body. It should feel like someone is cuddling you, much like a potato bed.”Related...Wake Up At 3AM And Can't Get Back To Sleep? You Might Have This ConditionI Made A Walking Change Ahead Of Clocks Going Back, And My Sleep Is Already BetterThis 1 Sleep Position Could Be Causing You Headaches When You Wake Up

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