Each plush weighs roughly two pounds and is scented with real French lavender. In our testing of Marshmallow the bear, I found Warmies to have silky-smooth fur that stays soft—even after multiple uses ...

Stuffed animals have a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. The best stuffed animals can evoke warm memories of comfort and, unsurprisingly, kids usually grow quite attached to ...

Research has shown that a weighted blanket can help decrease anxiety. And while it can be a good option if you’re lounging on the couch or in bed, it’s not exactly the easiest item to move around with ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Max Genecov is a doctoral candidate in ...

It's no secret that weighted blankets can ease anxiety and envoke a calming effect over the body. But did you know that certain stuffed animals can produce a similar effect effect? "Weighted stuffed ...

Amanda Schwarz, 27, of East Passyunk shows off her favorite stuffed animal, a pig named Paul. Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS Tara McFeeters sleeps in a crowded bed. There’s a dory fish; ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Tara McFeeters sleeps in a crowded bed. There’s a dory fish; a beet named Claudia; Gordon, the shark; and an octopus called Chester. “I love, love sleeping with stuffed animals,” said McFeeters, 23, ...