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From how to create the ideal bedroom environment and shop for a new bed, to regular guest posts from The Sleep Charity, our blog is your go-to place for the latest advice and topical tips
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Does Sharing a Bed Affect Your Sleep?
If you share a bed with a snorer, a hogger or a wriggler then chances are you’re not sleeping as well as you could. Fifty per cent of sleep disturbance is caused by sharing a bed and with many of us struggling to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per...
Can a hypoallergenic mattress help asthma and allergy sufferers?
Did you know that allergies affect over 21 million adults in the UK and 59% of indoor allergy sufferers say their symptoms feel worse in the bedroom?* Allergies can make sleeping an uncomfortable experience, so you need to make your bedroom as allergy-friendly as...
What is the Best Mattress for a Bad Back?
Every year up to 40% of the population will suffer a bout of back pain. According to the Office of National Statistics almost 31 million work days were lost in the UK in 2016 due to musculoskeletal problems including back pain. If you have a bad back, continue reading...
New Year New Bed? Bed Buying Tips for the January Sales
Who doesn't love a bargain? Whether you're browsing online or strolling down the high street, the big red "SALE" signs can be tempting, especially if your bed is showing its age (over 7–8 years). But before you jump into the sales frenzy, it's essential to ensure...
How to be a Savvy Shopper and Avoid Mattress Scams
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a rise in fraudsters taking advantage of shoppers, and unfortunately, rogue traders continue to operate across the country. This International Fraud Awareness Week (15 -21 November), we're sharing our top tips to...
Things You Should Do with Your Extra Hour as the Clocks Go Back
National Sleep In Day on Sunday 31st October marks the clocks going back one hour as BST ends and GMT begins. Having a lie-in is the obvious answer to making the most of our extra precious hour; making your favourite drink, grabbing a book, or just cosying up and...
How to Fire-Proof Your Bedroom this Fire Prevention Week
When we picture fires occurring at home, we often imagine them starting in the kitchen whilst cooking hot food, but did you know the bedroom, particularly the bed, is also a common place for fires to start? This Fire Prevention Week, we're sharing how to ensure your...
How to Get to Sleep Quickly
In this day and age, everyone wants to do everything as quickly as possible, including sleep. While it’s important not to hang around when it comes to sleep, did you know that if you fall asleep too quickly (as soon as your head hits the pillow), the chances are...
How you can support #RecycleWeek with your mattress
It is #RecycleWeek, but why would an organisation that's all about beds be talking to you about recycling? Did you know only about 19% of mattresses are recycled? Far too many end up in landfill sites that could have been recycled or re-used. Not only is this bad for...
Why you should buy your next bed from a Retail Champion
It's difficult to know where to start when shopping for a new bed – what do you buy, where do you buy it from, and what materials should you look for? There are so many retail outlets to choose from too – from national bed-specific retailers to small niche...
Back to school – declutter that messy bedroom
As the school holidays draw to a close, sleep routines have been disrupted for many, with weeks of late nights, lie-ins and special days out. With sleep deprivation known to affect everything from a child’s attention span to their planning and problem-solving skills...
New Bed to Sleep Better for a New School Year
This month our guest blogger, Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, which the NBF supports shares her thoughts on why the school summer holidays are the perfect times to review your child’s bed requirements… Summer holidays are a fun and exciting time for...