We polled our team here at The Obsession, and everyone was in agreement: we’re all really tired. (It doesn’t help that the sun sets at 3pm or so these days). On an individual level, we’ve been doing everything we can to spend as much time in bed as possible. It makes sense, then, that our gift guide this year is focused on *all things rest and relaxation*. And in that case, what better place to turn than Bearaby?
Enchanté, Bearaby
Since the brand’s conception in 2018, Bearaby has made 200,000 happy nappers (and counting) out of their customers. The product that put them on the map was the Cotton Weighted Blanket, unprecedented in that it is equal parts attractive, effective, and sustainable. Another perk? Olivia Rodrigo is one of many proud owners.
Since then, Bearaby has released a wide range of weighted blankets, snuggle-able pillows, and other napping essentials in dozens of exclusive colorways (right now, their cozy winter colors are at large). The efficacy of Bearaby products is supported by the proven effects of Deep Touch Pressure (DTP). DTP refers to pressure-induced physical stimulation, which has been proven to increase serotonin, lower cortisol, and ease symptoms of pain.
Sleek, Sustainable, Always Sold-out
To call Bearaby eco-friendly would be an understatement, because at every juncture that offers the opportunity to support the planet, they do so. The production of their cotton and eucalyptus-based fabrics requires 90% less water than traditionally, and they use eucalyptus-based TENCEL™ which is 100% biodegradable. Fun fact about the Velvet Tree Napper in particular (more on this item later): every single blanket gives new life to 900 recycled plastic bottles which may otherwise have ended up in the ocean.
Something else we’ve observed about Bearaby over the years is the inevitable speed with which these guys sell out. Long before Olivia’s surprise shoutout, Bearaby products were going like hotcakes. That is to say, Bearaby products are not the kind of gift to mull over for too long. The last minute will arrive, and the product(s) you settled on will be out of stock.
In preparation for the dreaded Last Minute, then, we’ve prepared a guide with need-to-knows on Bearaby’s top-of-the-line blankets and snuggle accessories. Now you’ve got no excuse not to be prepared…
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Weighted Blankets (Nappers)
Ideal for: Anyone and everyone, we’re not even exaggerating
Long story short, these are really high-quality blankets, scientifically demonstrated to ease physical pain and anxiety. But you came here for more details than that…
Nappers come in Organic Cotton, TENCEL™, and Velvet, with four to nine color options of each. TENCEL™ is a eucalyptus-based fabric which wicks moisture to ensure a cool sleeping experience, and you already know that Bearaby’s Velvet is made from recycled plastic. Even their cotton is sourced with the highest standards: it’s organic, and Fairtrade International Certified. Every Napper comes in a luxurious knit with a range of weights to choose from (so as to properly apply DTP to every body type and size). Pro Tip: Your Napper should be roughly 10% of your body weight.
Cuddlers
Ideal for: Side sleepers, pregnant women, people whose love language is touch, people who happen to be single (we see you and we raise you)
This 75-inch ergonomic pillow will, quite literally, work itself into knots to make you comfortable. Tie it in on itself or bend it every which way so that you’re wrapped in the supportive, ne’er disappointing arms of Bearaby (dating is so overrated).
In typical Bearaby fashion, Cuddlers are made of the proprietary material Melofoam™, a plant-based rubber foam (sounds too good to be true, right?) made from the coconuts found on organic hevea trees–without killing the trees themselves. The resulting squishy consistency is unlike anything we’ve felt before, and has proven itself to be a powerful antidote to achy joints and a sore neck or back. Cozy, knit covers are available for these pillows in six different colors. Bonus: Cuddlers are approved by the American Chiropractic Association.
Huggets
Ideal for: The interior decorator (minimalists and maximalists alike), big huggers, fidgety friends
The eccentric sibling of the Cuddler, Huggets are knotted pillows designed to visually and physically stimulate the senses. Like all Bearaby products (see why we love them?) they come in a range of sizes and colors. Huggets are particularly customizable because they range from four to eleven inches, with the largest size cited as a weighted lap pad and sleeping companion while the smallest serves as a revamped, way cuter stress ball.
Muslin Cocoons
Ideal for: Year-round snugglers, Bearaby enthusiasts, anyone who enjoys sleep
These hand woven blankets are as luxe as they sound. Made from four layers of organic cotton muslin, each Muslin Cocoon pays homage to its name as the perfect swaddling blanket for sleepers of any age. In the cold months, layer it with a Bearaby Napper for optimal warmth and comfort. Then, during the summer, this blanket will become their hero as a breathable–and beautiful–blanket that molds itself to every position.
You Know What to Do Next
The great thing about humans is that we hold so much in common. These days, just about everyone we know could use a little Deep Touch Pressure, whether it comes in the form of a modern pillow to hug tight or a gorgeous blanket to wrap up in. And that’s precisely why Bearaby is our hub for gifting this year. Their lusciously soft fabrics, big-hearted efforts to support the globe, and scientifically backed weighted composition means they check boxes we didn’t even know we had. This is undoubtedly one of those rare gifts that’ll keep your people feeling warm and fuzzy all year long.