Fall into hibernation: 10 items that will help you sleep better
In winter, it is difficult to maintain the same activity., and even once again I do not want to go out because of the need to dress long. It is getting dark early, we suggest taking advantage of the situation and establishing a sleep pattern. Items from this collection can help to cope with insomnia or simply make the night rest more comfortable and high-quality - many, moreover, it is easy to choose an alternative in the nearest shopping center.
Olga Lukinskaya
Heavy blanket
Weighted blankets are believed to help calm down, relax and fall asleep, including people with restless legs syndrome. By creating a soft and well-distributed pressure, the blanket helps relieve stress; Among the reviews, there are even data from sleep trackers, showing how sleep has improved thanks to a heavy blanket. The market is growing: if a year and a half ago, Gravity was still raising funds for Kickstarter to launch a blanket, now it is being sold in the United States and in Europe. Many options for delivery to Russia can be found on Etsy - however, the cost of delivery may be high due to the severity of the blanket (for a person weighing 70 kg, it should weigh about 7 kg).
$69,50
Non-translucent curtains
To protect yourself from light (moonlight, lanterns or the windows of neighboring houses), you can use a sleep mask - or you can solve the problem on a larger scale by hanging curtains or installing blinds that will provide total darkness. A simple and economical option that is suitable for a rented apartment - hang curtains yourself. If you want to equip the bedroom as comfortably as possible, you can install a cornice with a sliding mechanism that is controlled from the console to block or, conversely, allow light into the room without getting out of bed.
2499 rub.
Warm (or not) pajamas
It is quite possible to do without clothes for sleep - it is a matter of habit, personal preferences and comfort. Someone sleeps naked, someone in an old stretched T-shirt, and someone specifically buys pajamas or nightgowns. It is important that sleep was not hot (so it is better not to combine warm pajamas, a thick blanket and central heating). One of the best options for any time of the year is silk. If you don’t know what to bring from a trip to the USA, we advise you to take a closer look at Lunya’s silk sleep sets, for example, this T-shirt with shorts.
6993 rub.
Comfortable pillow
A healthy person doesn’t have a special need for an “orthopedic” pillow, but if you have a sore neck after sleeping or you are uncomfortable and difficult to find a comfortable position, you should think about changing the pillow. For those who sleep on their backs, there are rectangular pillows with a roller under the neck (this can even be found in IKEA). Asleep on his stomach or side, a more complex design may come up with elements of different heights, adapted so that you can comfortably slip your hand. Many fit the so-called pillows for pregnant women - if you like to clamp the pillow between your knees or hug it, then this is your option. Finally, if you sleep comfortably as a whole, but you suffer from the heat and often turn the pillow over with the "cool" side, you should look at objects with a cooling gel coating.
$40
Soft socks
It is difficult to fall asleep because of cold feet, and then a hot water bottle or socks is a great way out. Warm socks can be found in the department of thermal underwear of sports shops: usually these are high-tech options for tracking, wicking away moisture and not allowing to sweat. A great choice for sleeping is soft, non-squeezing and non-spiky cashmere socks. Or maybe you don’t wear thick woolen socks donated by your grandmother because they don’t fit in shoes? Then you should try to wear them at night.
€55,5
Nightstand organizer
If the disorder is annoying, and the annoyance does not allow to sleep - you need to think about such an organization of space so that you can restore order without effort. A basket or a box with dividers will help, for example, not to drop rings or earrings from the nightstand by reaching for a glass of water in the dark. There are many options, from natural baskets to plastic containers, from book holders to safes for sex toys.
£35
Dark bedding
Melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) is produced in the dark, and dark colors in a bedroom setting can contribute to sleep. To maintain the black color of the sheet, you may need a special tool for washing dark things. And if you are ready for a luxurious version of a black bed of one hundred percent silk, then you should better take care of the laundry for dry cleaning.
$29,70
Clock, alarm, lamp
The question of the convenience of light alarms remains open: one they have radically improved the quality of life, while others don’t help to wake up or feel better. In any case, the time has passed when such a lamp was the only one on the market and was expensive. If you are used to checking the time on the phone in the morning or before bedtime and after half an hour to find yourself in the depths of social networks, try the following: leave the watch with dimmable display by the bed, and the phone is charging in another room.
$20
Sleep tracker
Bracelets and devices that fit under the bed linen are pushed to the background - now the contact tracker market is filled with sleep trackers. SleepScore is placed on the bedside table and monitors the quantity and quality of sleep using weak (ten times weaker than Bluetooth) radio waves. The device tracks six sleep parameters (including sleep time and number of awakenings), environmental factors (temperature and light) and allows you to set the alarm so that it will work at the optimal moment depending on the sleep cycle. The application, in addition to details, gives out an overall assessment of sleep per night on a scale from zero to one hundred.
$149
Good mattress
In the ratings of the best mattresses, experts take into account a variety of factors: from cost and durability to isolation of movements (that is, whether a person is sleeping next to a "wave" when you roll over) and a feeling of coolness, even environmental friendliness and the general philosophy of the manufacturer are included in the assessment . In general, it can be said that mattresses of medium hardness are suitable for most people. Modern materials (polyurethane foam and latex) help keep the shape, but it is recommended to regularly turn over the mattress, and also ventilate it and protect it from sweat by placing a mattress pad under the sheet. It is more comfortable to sleep on a wide bed - and here the possibilities are limited only by the size of the room and the budget; for example, the American company Ace has released a "family" mattress more than 3.5 meters wide.
$236
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