We’re all in denial. Praying for that Indian summer that will never come, inviting friends round for a barbeque that’s sure to be rained off and planning an Autumn camping trip. All full of promise but all you’ll be full of is flu. It’s time to wise up, the cold nights are coming. With that in mind, here are our 5 IDEAL ways to keep warm in bed this Autumn.
DUST OFF THE OLD HOT WATER BOTTLE
There’s nothing like an old fashioned hot water bottle to warm the cockles. It’s a sentimental choice – the smell of faintly burning rubber taking us back to childhood nights of warm cocoa and bedtime stories. What’s more, it has the magical ability to hone in on whatever part of the body is feeling particularly chilly. Cold arms? Hold it in a warm embrace. Feet are numb? Caress it between your toes.
SWITCH YOUR BEDDING
That thin sheet was great during those two nights of balmy summer, but get real, those nights are gone for another a year (did they ever exist?). Change up your bedding to flannel sheets, use a down comforter and deploy extra blankets with enthusiasm. Just don’t pile them too high or you’ll have none left for the next push into winter.
GET A HEATED MATTRESS PAD
Say goodbye to cold sheets and chilly feet with a heated mattress pad, guaranteeing a toasty bed and the feeling of being a old lady. Most feature sleepguard overheat protection for added peace of mind – highly recommended. In fact, with one of these installed, the biggest danger is never wanting to leave your bed again. Go on, hibernate – nobody is judging you.
WEAR THE RIGHT PYJAMAS
It seems so simple, but we’re as guilty as the next person when wearing the wrong attire to bed. It’s common sense that sleeping nude in winter isn’t going to result in a cosy sleep, and wearing a boiler suit when you hunker down in summer is probably going to be a little too hot. Be smart about what nightwear you don – flannel trousers are insulating yet loose enough for the autumn months, and paired with a simple white t-shirt become something of a fashion statement. Equally, the right nightdress provides warmth, comfort and appropriate looseness for a good night’s sleep.
USE AN ELECTRIC BLANKET
For warmth and comfort, electric blankets are ideal for the cold winter months. All electric blankets now adhere to strict safety standards with overheat protection. However, electric blankets can cause fires on rare occasions if you don’t take the right precautions. So, although the best bet for maximum warmth, it’s super important to stay safe, too. Sleelypeople.com have put together this great infographic which looks at some of the steps which you can take to ensure that your electric blanket is safe.
