not available
Good Housekeeping's best overall, with perfect consumer-tester scores, and Sleep Foundation's most comfortable pick. But CNN found it more constricting than the Bearaby and saw the knit stretch after one wash, and like all chunky knits it is slow to dry.
Top complaints
- Stretched after washing
CNN's tester found the knit stretched after a delicate wash and air-dry, its main drawback compared with the Bearaby.
Source: CNN Underscored - Slow to dry
Good Housekeeping notes that with no fill and all cotton it takes much longer to dry; the brand suggests two to three low dryer cycles or laying it flat.
Source: Good Housekeeping - Can feel constricting
At the same 15 pounds as the Bearaby, CNN's tester struggled to move under it; the knit felt more like soft rope.
Source: CNN Underscored
What owners love
- Top comfort scores
Good Housekeeping's consumer testers gave it perfect scores for comfort, weight distribution and overall satisfaction; Sleep Foundation calls it very soft against the skin.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Sleep Foundation - Breathable
Testers found the knit more breathable than other blankets (Good Housekeeping), and Sleep Foundation says the open knit keeps it from overheating.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Sleep Foundation - Stylish, with a long trial
Testers liked the refined chunky knit and neutral colors (Good Housekeeping); Sleep Foundation notes a 100-night return window.
Source: Good Housekeeping, Sleep Foundation
- You need it to keep its shape wash after wash
- You dislike feeling pinned down
- You want quick drying
- Comfort-first buyers who want a knit
- Hot sleepers
- A long trial period
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Good Housekeeping: Best overall (published 2026-05-11): perfect tester scores across the board; the con is slow drying.
- Sleep Foundation: Most comfortable (9.5/10): very soft and breathable, with a 100-night return window.
- CNN Underscored: Tested, not picked: elevated look, but more constricting than the Bearaby and it stretched after washing.