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Invest In Your Bed This Sleeptember
This month our friends over at The Sleep Charity are launching their annual awareness campaign, Sleeptember, an ideal time to encourage you to invest in your bed. Running throughout September, the campaign highlights the benefits of a good night’s sleep and how to...
Why the Bed Can Make or Break Your Holiday
Planning the perfect holiday? Whether you're eyeing a city break, a coastal escape, or an action-packed adventure, you likely spend hours researching the destination, reading reviews, and comparing accommodation options before clicking “book now.” You might ask...
Bedroom Hacks for Exam Season: 5 Tips to Optimise Your Child’s Sleep Environment
As exam season approaches for many children and teens in the UK, it's crucial to optimise your child's sleep environment to ensure they get a good night's sleep. Good sleep not only supports their physical growth but also enhances cognitive function, which is crucial...
Press release: Industry Experts Urge 9m People in England with Back Problems to Take a Bed ‘MOT’
With 16.9% (9m) adults in England suffering from debilitating chronic back pain, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is using this year’s National Bed Month in March to raise awareness of the importance that a good quality mattress can make to achieving a healthy and...
To Cuddle or Not? The Surprising Benefits of Cuddling in Bed
Not everyone is a cuddly sleeper, but did you know that cuddling in bed can offer some surprising health and emotional benefits? Fall in love with cuddling in bed Evidence suggests that couples who sleep together often have stronger, healthier relationships. Sharing a...
Does Size Really Matter? Why a Bigger Bed is Better
For many, February is considered the season of love, and one thing most of us can agree on is the love we share for our beds and that glorious feeling of waking up after a fantastic night’s sleep. Whether you share with a partner or get it all to yourself, the size of...
Press release: New website launched to help consumers boost recycling rates
The worrying results of a new survey undertaken through Freedom of Information Act requests to every one of the UK’s 385 waste authorities in the UK, has highlighted a gulf between the best and worst performers in recycling bulky waste such as mattresses, and prompted...
How to Create Comfortable Guest Sleeping Arrangements for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it also raises some important questions like "How many different ways can we cook potatoes for our Christmas dinner?" and "Do we really need to buy crackers this year?" Another crucial question is, where will...
What is a Vegan Mattress and How Can I Buy One?
It’s World Vegan Month, and if you are in the market for a mattress that doesn’t directly contain animal by-products, here's your go-to guide to buying a vegan-friendly mattress. Non-vegan mattress materials to avoid Many mattresses, often at the more expensive end,...
Would You Pay More for an Eco-Friendly Mattress?
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, it's heartening to see that even our choices in something as essential as a mattress are being influenced by environmental concerns. The latest consumer survey by our parent organisation, the National Bed Federation...
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Did you know the common phrase ‘hit the hay’ comes from the Middle Ages when before going to sleep, you would have to “hit the hay” to try to dislodge bugs from your mattress? More on the history of beds. What Causes Bed Bugs? Here's the truth: bed bugs don’t show up...
Why You Should Look for the NBF-Approved Tick on Your Next Mattress
You have listed your requirements for your new bed: outlined your budget, measured the bed size that comfortably fits your space, decided on the firmness and fillings, and possibly narrowed down a few brands to check out. You're all set to hit the shop or click 'add...