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What is a Zip-and-Link Mattress?
Just like in Goldilocks, we each have personal preferences when choosing how soft or firm we want our mattress. You may prefer a firm mattress if you sleep on your back, while your partner might opt for a softer sleeping surface. So, where do you go from here? A...
How to Get Out of Bed in the Morning in Winter – Guest Blog From The Sleep Charity
When the clocks changed in October, cold, dark evenings and mornings began. As did the struggle of getting out of bed during the long winter months. People naturally want to spend longer in their beds during this time of year, as less sunlight means your brain...
Christmas Eve Sleep Tips: How to Calm Excited Kids – blog swap with The Sleep Charity
Christmas Eve is the one time of the year when children’s excitement, anticipation and eagerness are at an all-time high. It can be tough to try and get your little ones off to sleep when they’re feeling restless and agitated. Thankfully, Lisa Artis from The Sleep...
Santa’s Secret Bedtime Routine: How to Unwind at Christmas
The holiday season is upon us, and even Father Christmas can feel the strain of late-night parties, indulgent treats, and endless to-do lists. Before the big night, even the jolly old man himself needs to unwind at Christmas. So, how does Santa Claus prepare for a...
Bed-Buying Tips: Navigating the Sales
We love bagging a bargain as much as the next person, but as the year’s biggest sales period descends and reduction stickers stretch as far as the eye can see, it is crucial not to dive straight in and buy the cheapest bed you can. Follow our bed-buying sales tips to...
How to Sleep Well During Cold and Flu Season – Advice from The Sleep Charity
Alongside the shorter and darker days, the dreaded cold and flu season makes its annual appearance and there’s no hiding from it! At The Sleep Charity, we know that maintaining good sleep is essential to keeping our bodies healthy and our immune systems strong,...
The Gift of Better Sleep: Why a New Mattress Could Be the Perfect Present This Festive Season
As the holiday season approaches, we think about giving gifts that bring joy, comfort and a touch of magic. But what about giving yourself — or someone you love — the gift of better sleep? Just make sure your recipient chooses their own bed! What is comfortable for...
How To Avoid a Mattress Scam This Fraud Awareness Week
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for and mattresses are no different. This Fraud Awareness Week, we're sharing how to shop safely and avoid a mattress scam. You may be able to buy a so-called memory foam mattress or high-count pocket sprung mattress off...
Fire Safety in the Bedroom this Autumn
When we think about autumn, we picture crunchy leaves underfoot, steaming hot drinks, communal bonfires, woodsmoke in the air, and dusting off the candles to illuminate our homes. As we embrace the new season and spend more time indoors keeping warm, it is a valuable...
How to Create the Ideal Humidity Levels in Your Bedroom This Autumn
Prepare for the winter months by following our tips to create the ideal humidity levels and the perfect cosy bedroom environment with the right temperature and humidity. What is the ideal humidity in house UK? To keep things comfortable, the ideal bedroom humidity for...
Discover Better Sleep with the “Sleep On” Podcast – Sponsored by Bed Advice UK
The Sleep Charity is thrilled to partner with Bed Advice UK, brought to you by the National Bed Federation (NBF), for the second series of its engaging Sleep On podcast. The NBF understands the importance of sleep for overall health and wellbeing, and the essential...
How To Make A Bed – National Make Your Bed Day
As it is National Make Your Bed Day, we encourage you to learn how to make yours properly. There are benefits to a well-made bed – whether that’s because it makes the room look better, it’s part of a daily routine or puts you in the right frame of mind for the day....