Viral ‘potato bed’ sleep trend has people cozying up for their best night’s rest

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Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get agreat night’s sleep.

A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled.

The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet upside down and stuff the perimeter with thickpillows and blankets.

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Once there’s a solid foundation of fluffy walls, the middle of the nest gets filled with blankets, comforters and any other objects to get cozy. 

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A laptop playing a movie or a good book is recommended.

TikTok creators have been attempting the trend themselves.One user named Alice (@alicekateea) wrote in the caption of her video that she “had the best night’s sleep ever.”

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TikTok creator @rubyyy.eg shares a tutorial on making a potato bed.(TikTok @rubyyy.eg)

“So just an adult-sized baby nest?” one user commented.“No wonder you slept good!”

Another user wrote, “I’m already a couch potato, now I’m going to be a bed potato too.”

William Lu, medical director of Dreem Health, commented that the potato bed is a “fun, cozy take” on the concept of “cocooning” or creating a nest-like sleep environment.

“It’s really about recreating that snug, safe feeling we associate with deep rest.”

“I’m not surprised it’s catching on,” said the California-based expert.“People are craving comfort, calm and security right now, and the potato bed taps right into that.While it looks playful, it’s really about recreating that snug, safe feeling we associate withdeep rest.”

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The sensation of being “gently surrounded by pillows and blankets” can mimic the effects of a weighted blanket or being cuddled, according to the sleep expert.

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“That light, even pressure can helplower stress hormoneslike cortisol while boosting serotonin and oxytocin, chemicals that make you feel relaxed and sleepy,” said Lu.

“When your body feels secure and your mind feels safe, it’s easier to drift off and stay asleep.”

back pain.If you wake up feeling sore or sweaty, that’s your sign to scale it back.”

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Using too many heavy and hot blankets can lead to fragmented sleep, an expert cautioned.(iStock)

Lu recommended thinking of the potato bed as a “cozy relaxation ritual” rather than a permanent sleep setup.

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Building a potato bed for a short nap, a wind-down before bed or a warm respite during the colder months are the best options, he said.

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The sleep expert also suggested keeping one lightweight duvet and fewer layers to ensure that the mattress and primary pillow are still providing plenty of support.

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