nodpod Patented Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask, Weighted Eye Mask

Let me start by saying that I take many things to help me sleep and my sleep is still a mess (probably from all of the things). Anyway...I saw a video about a weighted sleep mask and came over to Amazon to look up the reviews. That led me to this different sleep mask than the video. I don't have expectations for products as most don't do what they say. Three nights in and I am shook with the results...enough to leave a review! It takes me FOREVER to fall asleep normally and I watch the hours tick by. First night, I enjoyed the weight on my eyes and fell asleep over and over quickly...but also waking up over and over. Once, I woke up with my mouth wide open and dry...gross, but I knew I had been knocked out for awhile and this was a new experience. Second night, I noticed my sinuses felt like they were draining and the pressure felt really nice. I slept well and my eyes even looked brighter the next morning, I actually looked rested (I am 47). Third night, I fell asleep fast and stayed asleep and woke up rested. It falls off in the night, which is normal, but it did the trick to get me to sleep! My husband teased me for all of the sleep things I do and take, only to need a weighted mask...so he is no longer with us. :) RIP. (J/K)

This is so unlike any other mask on the market. It doesn’t feel like a mask but a delicious buttery warmth on your eyes that blocks out light. No constriction around your head. It serves its purpose with a gentle, delicate and relaxing feeling. I tried other masks that made me feel like I was at a masquerade party. This is so soft and luxurious. I’m over the moon about this product and am grateful to the geniuses that designed it. Worth every penny.

This loose mask gives the right amount of weight and light blocking to sleep well. I recently had a medical event that limited me to sleeping in a recliner in the living room. Different room. Different lighting. Different noises. Good luck finding any sleep! But this mask truly helps. I don't know why, but it's comforting and calming. I can't really sleep without it. Try one. It really works!

I recommend a nodpod to anyone that will listen! I think the weight of this sleep mask is just right, and personally I love that it’s intended to come off once you’ve fallen asleep and rolled over or whatnot. I couldn’t use other sleep masks because I’d feel kind of claustrophobic with it wrapped all the way around my head and this takes care of that! I also really like the silk option; it’s got a cooling quality to it and seems to be holding up well! I wash mine on delicate and lay it out to air dry. As far as my sleep itself, I feel like I fall asleep easier and tend to feel more rested. Genuinely love this thing and intend to give everyone I know one for Christmas this year lol

There's a lot I really like about it. The packaging, material and feel are all good quality. I enjoyed using it. However, I ended up returning it because even using it for side sleeping, the extra weight did a terrible number on my neck. For days after I started using it, I had awful neck pain when turning my head. I didn't realize that's what was causing it until I forgot to use my nodpod one night. It does a great job of blocking out light and is very relaxing to use if you have the patience to wait the 2-3 minutes for the weight to really kick in. Highly recommended for everyone that doesn't have a weak neck like me apparently.

I suffer from Chiari Malformation as well as other issues that cause me pain & trouble sleeping. I used this last night & it helped so very much. It's soft & not irritating to my face. It stayed in place, blocks out light & overall helps with anxiety & migraine. I highly recommend this product. I am not sponsored, just leaving an honest review of a product that surprisingly actually works.

I am completely obsessed with this silk, weighted sleep mask! It is incredibly soft (love the silk), calming and I am falling asleep much faster these days. It is not intended to stay on all night like a typical sleep mask but it's to help you fall asleep which it does very well (I also use this during the day for naps and it's incredible). I'm a side sleeper and it works like a charm! I just purchased the nodpod body weighted blanket and am also in love! Everyone in my family is getting nodpod for Christmas. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself, it's worth it!

I have way too many eye masks for sleep. I started wearing one a few years ago out of necessity (east-facing bedroom, narcolepsy naps during the day) and now can’t fall asleep without one. “The ideal eye mask for sleeping” doesn’t seem to exist, so I’m always on the lookout for masks that are: - a comfy material - light-blocking - side sleeper friendly - machine-washable - weighted is nice but not necessary - not too tight around my head - quiet (e.g. no Velcro) - not too ridiculous-looking - minimal bulk My collection is primarily made up of those polyester satin ones with the elastic band, as they’re cheap and easy to get in multipacks for when the elastic eventually gets too loose. That said, I prefer a bit more weight against my eyelids, but it’s hard to find weighted ones that are machine washable — not to mention not overstuffed or scented. Nodpod checks a lot of boxes for me: weighted, machine washable, nice-looking, unique design, unlikely to get lost in the void, comfy material, light-blocking (kind of)… I’ll admit the marketing is effective, making nodpod look like a really chic, name-brand item that many people use & like more than random-no-name-brand masks. It has a price tag to match, which is a little unfortunate ($38 for the cotton one at time of writing). But this is justified enough by the lack of common points of failure (e.g. elastic, poor stitching), as well as being unlikely to lose/should last a while. Nodpod in practice: Comfort: The pockets full of polypropylene beads are a nice weight (not too bulky/overstuffed), perfectly eye-socket-shaped (lol), both the minky side & jersey side feel nice against my skin, and there’s no smell. Light blocking: Bone White looks nice on the bed/from the outside, but the cream colored fabric and clear beads let light in, so if your main need is to block out light, GET A DARKER COLOR! Fit: Technically there is a hole on one end through which the fabric on the other can be shoved to form a sort of “loose halo.” This feature only really seems to be advertised for use while sitting upright (e.g… during meditation? Or maybe for vampires?), as it is not comfortable to use this way lying down. Your head will either rest on the lumpy weighted pockets or the lumpy buttonhole with fabric jammed through it, regardless of sleeping position. I can’t imagine using it sitting up either, at least not with a skull as small as mine, as it doesn’t sit tight enough. The lack of any sort of attachment (e.g. elastic, button, Velcro, etc.) is what sets it apart, really. If you don’t want to have/need a band around your head keeping an eye mask in place the entire night, this might work well for you. I don’t move around THAT much in my sleep — I might roll over once or twice, or wake up having shifted from my side to my back — but can’t figure out how anyone else gets it to keep their eyes covered all night, unless y’all are consciously placing it over your eyes again every time you rearrange. For me, it just slides off. This is fine for the most part — if I’m fully asleep, won’t care whether I have an eye mask on, so if it ends up next to my pillow by the morning, whatever. However, the biggest problem here took me by surprise (and is quite big): having followed gravity off my face & pillow, the nodpod often ends up draped over my throat by the time I wake up. This seems sort of hazardous, no…? It’s not heavy enough to choke, but it is not so light that this doesn’t matter. It would be a solid 5-star product if there was some optional way to keep it secure, like an elastic tie at the very least, and more opaque fabric used for the lighter colors. Ultimately, I’m back and forth about whether or not to return it. I think whether or not it’ll work for you is super dependent on your sleeping habits.

As a side sleeper this has been a game changer for me, I no longer need to use blockout blinds. Nice and soft, it does slide off but I just put it back on.

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I used to wear a normal sleeping mask but the straps would kill the sides of my head/ears. When I came across the nodpod I was a little sceptical on how this would work. I sleep in all sorts of positions so having the loop on the back is so beneficial. But the weighted aspect is a game changer! I feel like a baby as soon as I feel the weight on my eyes. I highly recommend trying it out

It was wrapped in a box nicely. Love this product as it really can help me to fall at sleep faster

Best product purchase ever but wish I got a darker colour. White lets too much light through.