Too hot to sleep
Higher temperatures can really affect your wellbeing in the summer, making it too hot to sleep. However, it’s super easy to make a few simple changes to your bedroom to stop your sleep being disturbed in the night. Often, when it’s too hot to sleep, we find ourselves tossing and turning in the night. This can have a big impact on the quality of our sleep and can result in fatigue during the day. As sleep specialists, we know how much the right bedding along with some simple changes can improve the quality of your sleep, so keep reading to hear our top tips.
Summer duvet
The first thing you need to do if you haven’t done so already is to make sure you’re using your summer duvet. If you don’t already have one, this can make a huge change to your comfort levels while you sleep. A summer duvet is one that has a low tog (usually 4), meaning that it has less filling and therefore is designed to keep you comfortable but not too warm.
However, there is more to consider than just the tog when it comes to buying a summer duvet. Some fillings are better suited to sleeping in warmer temperatures such as silk and wool. Both of these natural fillings will regulate your body temperature to keep you cool throughout the night.
Summer Bedding
Of course, some people prefer not to use a duvet at all when it’s too hot to sleep. In that case, make sure you’ve got a flat sheet to hand so you have something to sleep under at night. If you really want a cool and fresh feeling, go for luxury French linen. This is a popular bedding choice for the summer because linen can absorb moisture, leaving you feeling cool and fresh all night long. Discover more about why linen is the best choice for summer sleeping by reading our blog here.
How to Sleep in Hot Weather: Top Tips
Keep your bedroom cool
This may seem obvious, but it’s important that you keep your room cool during the day before you sleep. One way to do this is to make sure you keep your curtains closed. By keeping your bedroom in the shade, you will make sure the room doesn’t overheat during the day. We recommend blackout curtains for this, as they will further help to keep the heat out of your bedroom. Plus, they’ll stop the sunlight waking you up in the morning.
Lower your body temperature
Before sleeping, another easy trick is to lower your body temperature when it’s too hot to sleep. A great way to do this is to have a quick, cool shower before bed. This will keep your core at a low temperature, preventing you from tossing and turning when you’re trying to drift off.
Cooling pillows
As well as making sure you’ve got the right duvets and linen for summer sleeping, your pillow can also have a big impact on your temperature. Go for pillows that are designed to keep your head cool such as air flow pillows or pillows with cooling gel pads.
Limit alcohol and stay hydrated
Although we tend to drink more in the summer, alcohol can leave you dehydrated. When it’s too hot to sleep, it’s vital that you keep hydrated especially before bed. Limit how much alcohol you drink before bed, and make sure that you drink plenty of water throughout the day. This will ensure you wake up feeling refreshed rather than groggy and tired.
Create a draught
Finally, another obvious one, but it works. Create a draught in the bedroom by opening your windows and keeping the door open to help circulate cool air. If you’d rather keep windows and doors closed, use a fan and you can even place a bowl of ice cubes in front of it to really bring the temperature down.
So there you have it, our top tips for keeping cool when it’s too hot to sleep this summer! Leave us a comment below with your go-to tips to stay cool at night.
