{"id":663,"date":"2025-05-23T10:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/doze\/?p=663"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:49:49","slug":"tackling-the-summer-slumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/doze\/2025\/05\/23\/tackling-the-summer-slumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling the summer slumber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019ve all been there. Tossing and turning in bed, late at night with no sheet, sweating through hot June and July summer nights. Unfortunately, us Brits aren\u2019t blessed by air con or cool houses most of the time, so these sweltering nights can really get to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doze spoke to Lisa Artis, the deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, about different ways to fall asleep in the heat. I tried and tested a few for myself in the May heatwave and rated them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa said,”These are some simple, very effective steps to ensure that you stay cool and comfortable in bed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the tips below may sound like obvious advice to some, the majority of people do not take these measures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \u201cCreating a draught, opening windows and doors.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A classic. As I sleep in an attic bedroom, I can\u2019t really sleep in the heat without opening a window. Unfortunately, I do live on a relatively busy residential street and even that is noisy at times, so I can\u2019t imagine what it\u2019s like for hot sleepers in hot cities. Good in theory – but does depend on where you live. 7\/10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. \u201cPut a hot water bottle filled with ice cold water in bed<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      I was wary of this one, but I do love a hot water bottle in winter, so I thought surely this will do the trick. Actually, I found this really good for about 20 minutes, and then my body temperature cooled down enough that I didn\u2019t feel I needed it anymore. Only downside is you have to plan in advance for the ice, and it\u2019s slightly inaccessible unless you\u2019re at home. 8\/10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. \u201cCool a pillow case in the fridge before bedtime or try one of the new cooling pillows that are available to buy.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Everyone loves the cool side of the pillow, especially in summer. When you just can\u2019t sleep and you turn it over and for 5 beautiful minutes you\u2019re comfortable. Unfortunately, humans are warm, and I found this to have the same effect in that it became my body temperature very quickly. Although, I haven\u2019t tried a cooling pillow and would be interested to see what they are like. 5\/10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. \u201cCool socks in the fridge and put them on. Cooling your feet lowers the overall temperature of your skin and body.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          @doze.mag<\/a>

          Socks in the fridge?!!? Go read our article about tackling the summer slumber to find more ways to cool down at night #DOZE<\/a> #sleep<\/a><\/p> \u266c Joanie – Clairo<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>