It’s bedtime — the hour of the day that every busy adult looks forward to, after long hours spent at work and a few others spent taking care of other responsibilities at home. Despite being exhausted, many of us still find it difficult to fall asleep as soon as our head hits the pillow. While some may attribute this to stress or a naturally restless sleep pattern, oftentimes, the cause is much simpler: an uncomfortable bed.
If you toss and turn in search of a cosy spot every night or you wake up with a sore back and stiff muscles, your bedding may be to blame. From bamboo blankets to cooling pillows, here are a few bedding items that are sure to make you say goodbye to sleepless nights.
Bamboo Blankets
Your bedding essentials checklist will be incomplete without the perfect blanket. And, when we say perfect we mean bamboo. A super soft bamboo blanket will do more than just keep you warm-it will swaddle you in comfort and drape over your skin all night long.
You’ll always enjoy the most comfortable night’s sleep with soft, odour-resistant, hypoallergenic bamboo keeping you warm, especially if you have allergy issues. Moreover, bamboo blankets come in several different styles that will make you want all of them at once, for sure!
Knit bamboo blankets are soft, luxurious throws that look great draped over a chair or bed or wrapped around your shoulders on a rainy night. They keep you warm naturally while being comfortable, fashionable, and able to control your body temperature.
And, if you ever thought that throw blankets are just for couches, chairs, and other interior furniture to create the appearance of a nice, warm, and stylish ambience, bamboo throw blankets will prove you wrong! Why? Because they’re the cosiest blankets on the earth. When you sink into your preferred seat for some late-night reading, you’ll find yourself snuggling up in a soft, cosy throw bamboo blanket soon afterwards.
However, if you experience anxiety or restlessness at sleep, a weighted blanket made of silky bamboo and glass beads may be just what you need. With the deep-pressure touch stimulation and wonderfully soft substance that only a bamboo weighted covering can provide, you may relax deeper and more refreshingly.
Bed Sheets and Pillowcases
Premium-quality bed sheets are one of the easiest tricks to make your bedtime your favourite part of the day!
Not all bed sheets are created equal-the fabric and thread count are what distinguish the quality. Since your body is wrapped in your sheets and comes in direct contact with your skin, every night, finding the right fabrics is vital.
As a general rule, the more threads there are per square inch, or thread count, the softer and more durable the sheets will be. For soft, reasonably priced sheets, search for a thread count of 200 to 400. Anything more expensive but of superior quality will cost more.
When you’re browsing through the latest bedding trends, stay away from synthetic options at all costs because they’re infamously warm. Bamboo and Egyptian cotton are the two most supple and breathable types of bedding available. Both fabrics aid in regulating your body temperature as you sleep by wicking away perspiration.
Once you’ve selected the ideal bed sheets is time to get yourself comfortable pillowcases to go with them. The durability of the pillowcase you choose depends on the fabric you select.
Avoid falling for the affordable price of synthetic pillowcases. Instead, choose a high-end natural fabric, like bamboo, for getting maximum comfort! Moreover, natural fibres are more opulent, breathable, long-lasting, and durable.
Soft Pillows
Did you know that you should replace your pillow every 1 to 2 years? As much as we love our fluffy pillows, they tend to become flat and lumpy over time, which can cause neck pain. Not to mention, dust mites – tiny creatures that thrive in warm and humid environments – love to make their homes in pillows.
Since the right pillow should support your good night’s sleep, opt for natural and moisture-wicking materials. if you’re going through menopause or prone to night sweats, consider polyester, Tencel, and bamboo. These are the materials that won’t feel cool to the touch but will wick away sweat as you sleep.
On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin or are prone to breakouts, it would be best to stick with pillows made of all-natural materials. For those seeking organic, hypoallergenic materials for their pillows, cellulosic fibres, natural latex, and organic cotton are all excellent choices.
Also, keep in mind that you are not forced to select between the interior fill and the cover cloth. Many bedding companies only use natural materials to make their sleep accessories.
Temperature-Regulating Duvets
You can’t consider buying a bamboo blanket without getting yourself at least one temperature-regulating duvet. When you’re after a duvet always opt for natural materials such as bamboo and wool.
These materials regulate body temperature by wicking away moisture and heat, so you stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Not to mention, they’re also hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant – perfect for those with allergies or asthma.
Another popular option is traditional down duvets, which are created with fine feathers that are frequently mixed with regular feathers as a more affordable option. Although these quilts can aggravate allergies, they are remarkably strong and warm.
Last but not least, fibre duvets – often hollow or microfiber – have advanced significantly in terms of their cooling capabilities and can be more reasonably priced than down. Some of these are hypoallergenic and use recycled plastic bottles. They might not always last as long as a counterpart loaded with feathers, though.
Comfy Mattress
Your mattress has likely the biggest impact on how well you sleep, so replacing it should be one of your priorities if you’ve been struggling to make your bed more comfortable.
An improper mattress can be bad for your health in general as well as how well you sleep at night. Sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress can lead to breathing and sinking issues, misalign your spine, overstress your pressure points, and harm your body even after you wake up.
So, to correctly support your shoulders and hips if you have lower back discomfort and sleep on your side, pick a mattress with a good balance of soft and medium firmness. A medium-firm or very firm bed will position the spine ideally and relieve strain on the lumbar vertebrae for stomach and back sleepers with lower back discomfort.
Less frequently experienced than lower back pain, middle and upper back discomfort, on the other hand, should be treated with a pressure-relieving mattress that encourages healthy spinal alignment.
However, you can’t expect a good, comfy mattress to get it all covered. For maximum support and comfort while sleeping, consider pairing it with an equally comfy pillow.
Mattress Topper
Mattress toppers are frequently used to address issues with your sleeping surface. They’re more budget-friendly than buying an entirely new mattress, and they can enhance the feel of an old or too-firm mattress. You may want to consider a mattress topper if you experience any discomfort when sleeping on your current mattress – such as back pain, hip pain, or shoulder pain.
Memory foam in particular is known for providing comfort and support, and toppers constructed of this material adapt to your body to help distribute your weight evenly. The memory foam topper returns to its original position when you stand up.
Like its polyurethane cousin, latex memory foam adds comfort to your mattress and conforms to your body. A latex topper, on the other hand, is less likely to give you hot, restless evenings as it has small openings all around that allow heat to escape from the mattress. Less unwanted heat provides you with the same degree of support as a memory foam mattress.
