People from all over the UK and Ireland rose early today to celebrate Summer Solstice. Celebrated for thousands of years, the longest day of the year is when we have the most sunlight and heralds the start of summer in the northern hemisphere.
With all this glorious sunshine the feel good factor can be felt all around as people make the most of these balmy days with BBQs and sun bathing aplenty. Of course, long hot days also mean hot sticky nights and, for many, disrupted sleep. So how can you get the most of the longest day, enjoy the sunshine and still get your sleep?
Sun and Sleep
When the sun’s out the corresponding heat can spell trouble for getting a comfortable night’s sleep. An overly warm bedroom not only makes it difficult to get over to sleep but it can also lead to waking up during the night.
Lots of daylight streaming through our windows can also make it difficult for many to nod off, especially children. If you find it difficult to get to sleep at this time of year one of the first things to look at is your bedroom. Creating the right bedroom environment is essential in getting a good night’s sleep.
Summer Sleep Tips
Open windows during the day to let the maximum amount of breeze to circulate the air in the bedroom. If possible, crack open a window at night to create a cooling draught as you sleep.
Try and keep curtains drawn during daylight hours as this may help prevent the room overheating during the day. Blackout blinds or curtains are also ideal in keeping out the light at night, as a cool, dark room induces sleep.
If you still have your winter or spring bedding on the bed, use a summer weight duvet, a tog rating of 4.5 tog is ideal for warm summer nights or try sleeping under a cotton sheet for maximum coolness.
To create a cool and refreshing mattress and pillow invest in some mattress and pillow protectors. The Protectabed Tender Touch Mattress Protectors are designed specifically for sensitive skin. With its unique Miracle Membrane™, these bed protectors draws moisture away from the surface to create a clean, fresh and smooth sleeping surface.
Try and wear light cotton or silk nightwear and take a cool shower or bath before bedtime to keep the body’s core temperature at the right level.
Drink plenty of fluids during the day – preferably water – and have some to hand by the bed if you heat up during the night.
Try not to drink too much caffeine, alcohol or eat a big meal last thing at night. Not only can this cause dehydration and digestion difficulties, but they make it uncomfortable and difficult to nod off.
If you or your partner struggle to keep cool at night, make sure your bed is roomy enough for two! Up-sizing to a King Size or Super King bed can make all the difference to a good night’s sleep.
If the budget stretches to it, and you’re due a new bed, consider investing in a contemporary gel or latex bed. Derived from the sap of Indonesian Hardwoods latex beds have a distinctive, resilient feel and are incredibly durable. Providing long lasting support the aerated, self-ventilated open cell interior of a Latex bed helps to disperse body moisture which therein helps to maintain a consistently fresh, dry bed.
What to do next
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