What’s the Viral Potato Bed Trend and Does It Improve Sleep?

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Trend expert Shayan Faraz explains what the potato bed trend is and if it actually works

Co-authored by Shayan Faraz and Bailey Cho

Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Fact Checked

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The “potato bed” trend is the latest sleep hack on TikTok, and it’s all about transforming your normal bedding into a cozy, potato-shaped cocoon. We’ll explain everything you need to know about the trend, plus provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a potato bed yourself. We’ll also cover whether the hack actually works to improve your quality of sleep, with insights from trend expert Shayan Faraz.

The Potato Bed Trend: Quick Overview

Trend expert Shayan Faraz says a potato bed is a cocoon-like “bed” made out of a fitted sheet, pillows, and blankets. To make one, lay a fitted sheet upside down on your mattress, put blankets inside to make a base, stuff the sides of the sheet with pillows, and lay a few more blankets on top.

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What is the “potato bed” trend?

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   In this trend, you use bedding to create a cozy, potato-shaped bed. Faraz says, “The potato bed trend is a social media hack where people fill their bedsheets with their pillows and blankets and set up their bed in a way that resembles a cocoon or a potato shape.” He explains that “the purpose of the trend is to create a snug sleeping environment that is pretty atypical of most traditional fitted bed setups.” The fluffy bedding mimics the feeling of being swaddled, instantly upgrading your bed into a warm and comfy sanctuary that looks like a baked potato!

   • Why is the potato bed trending? People love that the setup is easy to recreate with things they already own and claim that the trend improves their quality of sleep.
   • Who started the potato bed trend? The exact origin of the trend is unknown, but TikTok user @alicekateea is one of the first creators who hopped on the trend (check out her viral video).
   • What are some examples of the potato bed trend? Typically, TikTok users post sped-up videos of themselves making their bed. Faraz says these videos by @rubyyy.eg and @renihamikus are great examples.
   • Who is the trend for? Faraz says, “In terms of the target demographic of people trying this hack, potato bed videos likely appeal to those who engage with the ‘self-care’ or ‘aesthetic’ niche on TikTok.”

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Shayan Faraz, also known online as Chum, is a trend expert who makes videos that break down the business of creators and cultural trends. He’s amassed 35k followers on TikTok.
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How to Make a Potato Bed

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   Place a fitted sheet upside down on your bed. This is going to be the base for the rest of your bedding and pillows, so make sure the opening of the sheet is pointing up. You need a fitted sheet for this trend because the elastic is what helps create the potato-like shape.

   • You might want to clean your room first so you can create the ultimate oasis.
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   Line the base with a blanket and add pillows along the sides. Lay one blanket or comforter at the bottom of the fitted sheet to act as the base of your potato bed. Then, arrange the pillows to build up the sides and create rounded walls.

   • There’s no limit on how many pillows and blankets to use—the more you add, the fluffier and cozier your potato bed will be!
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   Fill in any gaps with blankets and add your finishing touches. Tuck more blankets along the sides and base of the bed to fill in any gaps, then grab your final blanket or comforter and place it on top to fully enclose the area. If you like, add stuffed animals or decorative pillows for extra comfort and cuteness.

   • Once you finish making your potato bed, you can pretend you’re a pat of butter, climb inside, and melt away into relaxation.
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Does the potato bed help you sleep better?

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1. A potato bed may help you sleep better if you like to feel swaddled. Faraz says, “There's no scientific evidence that suggests that the potato bed improves sleep quality.” Social media users claim that this viral hack can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep, but it totally depends on your bed preferences. If you love the feeling of being wrapped up and cocooned, this hack will probably improve your sleep (similar to the effect of using a weighted blanket). If you don’t like that sensation, creating this setup won’t feel as comfortable as users claim online.

   • Faraz agrees, saying, “It may appeal to people who prefer a more wrapped and enclosed sleeping environment.”
   • Faraz adds that “some may argue that the potato bed offers the benefit of deep pressure stimulation (DPS), the primary concept behind weighted blankets, explaining its increase in popularity in recent years.”
   • As he explains, “The added weight and pressure from weighted blankets mimics a hug and reinforces warmth during sleep, reducing anxiety for some and thus increasing quality of sleep.” Faraz cites this article from Harvard Health that shares the potential benefits of weighted blankets.
   • Additionally, your mattress and pillows are designed to be used in a specific way, and piling on extra bedding may lead to aches and pains in the morning.
   • However, a cool body temperature is ideal for sleep, according to science. The hack may prevent you from getting quality sleep because extra pillows and blankets make you feel warmer, so some people don’t recommend using a potato bed long-term.

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  Could you explain what a fitted sheet is?

  

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  A fitted sheet is designed with elastic edges to securely wrap around your mattress. You can typically find them in the bedding section of most retail stores.

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