Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Experts explain how to sleep in the cold without putting the heating on

A survey by Get Laid Beds has revealed that 85% adults have admitted that they are worried by rising energy costs. Household energy bills increased 54% in April this year, and a further 27% this October.

To manage this expenditure as much as possible, sleep expert Dr Daisy Mae has teamed up with wooden bed manufacturer, Get Laid Beds to offer expert advice on getting good sleep during the colder months. Dr Daisy Mae says: "The energy crisis currently happening in this country is reaping havoc in households everywhere.

"Not only does this cause a huge amount of stress, for many of us it means there are some very cold nights in store."

Combine these two things and you’ve got a recipe for sleepless night after sleepless night. There are however some things you can do to alleviate this and hopefully get the much-needed hours of sleep you need to function, even when it’s cold.

Wear the Right Garments

“Layering your nightwear and bedding is a must to keep the warm air in and the cold air out. A lot of thin layers is far better for keeping warm rather than one thick layer, as it traps the air between them.

Opt for cotton or wool bedding and nightwear, and this will be the best method for trapping in plenty of warm air while keeping you comfortable. Cotton helps your body retain heat. Woollen bedding has been shown in medical studies to result in 25% more regenerative sleep than other bedding”

Warm Baths and Beverages

“A nice warm bath an hour or so before bed will raise your temperature nicely while relaxing the muscles. Cooling down after a bath stimulates the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin. Your body temperature falls before you drift off to sleep. But take care not to have the bath too hot as this will only make you sweat.

Combine this with a warm drink as you get ready for bed such as milk or a herbal, non-caffeinated tea and your body temperature should be just right as you plan to nod off.”

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