10 Tips For Keeping Cool In Bed This Summer

Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day. Having the room as dark as possible, without any sunlight with significantly reduce the temperature of the bedroom.

Try to choose light coloured bed linen. As with clothing, dark colours consume the heat and light colours reflect it, so stick to whites and pale pastel colours.

When at home, keep your bedroom door and windows open wherever possible. It seems like an obvious step, but allowing as much air into the room as possible will really help you stay cooler.

Wear light, breathable cotton pyjamas. Stay clear of anything fleecy and thick!

Take a cool shower just before bed to rinse off any sweat and make sure you start off feeling clean and fresh. Avoid ice cold water as your body will raise in temperature afterwards to compensate.

Keep the lights off and electronics un-plugged. This tip is pretty self-explanatory but lights and electricals that have been on all night will create extra heat.

If you usually share a bed with someone and have a spare room, sleeping alone will allow you to stretch out and switch positions regularly, reducing sweating during the night.

Opt for a light-bite. Eating smaller, cooler dinners will make it easier for your body to break down. Eat raw foods which are easier to digest. The harder the body has to work to break down foods, the more heat it produces.

Keep pulse points on your body cool (neck, wrists, ankles, elbows) throughout the night. Keep a cold flannel and water next to the bed or plunge wrists or feet into cool water as these are parts of the body that regulate temperature.

Try putting your hot water bottle in the fridge or freezer to create a bed-friendly ice pack. You could even try putting your pyjamas or bed sheets in the freezer for a few minutes before bed can reduce sweating.