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    Best Cooling Blankets

    If you struggle from sweaty sleep, one of these cooling blankets may be the solution to a good night’s rest once and for all

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    CR tested six cooling blankets, including one weighted blanket and a budget-friendly option from Target, to determine which will keep you comfy when temperatures soar.
    Photo: Consumer Reports

    Overheating is the enemy of a good night’s sleep. If you routinely wake up drenched in sweat or toss and turn from uncomfortable temperatures, a cooling blanket may be your ticket to restful slumber and more productive rest sessions on the couch. 

    You heard that right: “Cooling” and “blanket” are not opposites. Unlike traditional blankets that trap heat and warm you up, a cooling blanket absorbs and dissipates heat and often feels cool to the touch. These blankets aren’t ideal just during spring and summer months, either—they can be used year-round and may be especially helpful if you are a hot sleeper or are experiencing menopause symptoms like night sweats and hot flashes.

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    Comfort, softness, size, and washability are important criteria for a great cooling blanket, but the obvious most important factor is: Will this blanket really cool you down? To find out, we tested six popular cooling blankets in our labs against a control blanket (a lightweight cotton blanket that I’ve owned for several years) to determine which blankets cool the best. We also weighed factors like blanket construction, size, and comfort to help you make the best choice for your needs. Here’s how each fared.

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    Lisa Fogarty

    Lisa Fogarty is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She studied journalism at Columbia University and has written numerous health, parenting, fitness, and wellness articles for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Vogue, and NPR. Lisa is passionate about mental health and is a co-creator of The Hunger Trap Podcast, which focuses on eating disorders. In her spare time she surfs, plays the guitar, and kickboxes. Follow her on X: @lisacfogarty