I Know It Sounds Crazy, But Here’s Where It All Began…
A few months ago, I was in the process of redecorating my living and searching for a chunky-knit blanket to tie the room together. One day I went over to visit a girlfriend and noticed her Cuddler, a beautiful, navy blue, chunky, hand-knit blanket.
It was the exact style I was looking for! I immediately went to their website to see if they had the same one in white. As I was picking my blanket, I got prompted to choose a weight for the blanket… huh?
I asked Sarah, my friend, about it, and she explained that what she has is a weighted blanket. She was looking for something to help her sleep and found that weighted blankets are scientifically proven to help people sleep better. The applied weight from the blanket elevates dopamine and serotonin (the feel-good & relaxing chemicals in the brain) while reducing cortisol (the stress hormone).
I chose the one they suggested for my body (15 lbs) and ordered it on the spot. They offer free returns, and shipping was included, so why not!? Honestly, I knew I liked the style, and I didn’t really care about the weighted part (at least not yet). Plus, they have a promo running where you can get a free pair of matching socks with your blanket.
Editor’s Note: Let’s Cuddle is currently running a promotion — when you buy a weighted blanket, you can add a pair of merino wool socks, and they’ll change from $24 to $0 when you checkout! Pick a blanket color here.
My Cuddler Journey: Day 1, The Arrival.
A few days later, The Cuddler showed up at my door, and I instantly fell in love.
The packaging and bag were beautiful, and the color was even more perfect than it looked on the website. The bag was so nice, I actually use the bag as my laundry bag now! It was a little heavy to get out of the bag, but nothing you can’t handle.
Why I Love The Style & Design.
Obviously, The Cuddler is gorgeous, and the chunky knit design is almost too Instagram-able, but I’m obsessed with how it ties my living room together and adds texture to my sofa. My sofa looks like it has an entirely new personality with the addition of the blanket — it looks so inviting!
The Cuddler is basically the centerpiece and focal point of the space, and when friends come over, it’s a conversation starter that I always get compliments on! At least 3 of my friends have now gotten their own blanket, and we’ve all noticed better sleep quality after using it.
Why I Love The Feel.
The Cuddler is made of heavy, squishy material on the inside and is wrapped in a very smooth and soft, organic cotton on the outside.
So not only does The Cuddler feel amazing on my skin when I wrap myself up in it, but it is also so fun to squeeze and fiddle with (and I love poking my toes through the little holes while watching TV.
Why I Can’t Sleep Without It.
As I’ve mentioned, I bought The Cuddler for the looks, so it was a pleasant surprise when I discovered that this thing actually puts me right to sleep (and keeps me asleep for hours)!
Sleeping has never come easy to me, and I’ve every sleep aid out there: melatonin, medicine, eye masks, herbal tea, warm milk, white noise machines, You name it, I’ve done it, but nothing has worked like The Cuddler, and I soon found out why.
After some research, I learned this is called deep touch pressure, or DTP, and it’s been scientifically proven to produce hormones that improve your mood, lessen stress and anxiety, and promote sleep.
DTP feels like you’re being swaddled like a baby which triggers tons of positive effects on the body — from reduced anxiety to improved sleep quality. It helped me so much that I almost bought a different weighted blanket for my bed (almost)!
Why I Ordered Another Cuddler.
After doing a little weighted-blanket research, I discovered that The Cuddler was far-and-away the best option out there, and here’s why:
Most weighted blankets are full of plastic beads or toxic fillers that bunch up and don’t distribute the weight evenly. Also, most are made from materials that trap all the heat and become way too hot to sleep with.
The Cuddler’s design not only keeps the weight perfectly distributed because of the hand-knit nature of the design, but it also provides enough airflow that I never get too hot and can sleep under it for hours!
Fun-Fact: Let’s Cuddle Really Cares About The Planet!
I have nothing but nice things to say about the cuddler from how it looks, feels, and works – but that’s not all…every Cuddler is made of non-toxic cotton and recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles.
This means I can sleep (even more) soundly knowing I’m doing something to help our oceans! Saving the environment is an issue near and dear to my heart, so I’m drawn to companies like Let’s Cuddle that actually do something sustainable versus just using sustainability as a greenwashing marketing tactic.
So whether you are looking for that perfect sofa centerpiece or need a better night’s sleep. Head over to the Let’s Cuddle store using this special link and pick up your gorgeous, hand-knit weighted blanket today (and order this week to receive free shipping and a pair of merino wool socks with your order).
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I would love one of these blankets