the sleep blog

5 min read Wellbeing

Jet lag - what it is and how to conquer it

Find out what exactly jet lag is and what the symptoms are, plus we share some top tips to help you get back to your functional self and enjoying your trip.

3 min read Wellbeing

Sleep and sport - Anita Asante's sleep tips

Ex Arsenal and Chelsea player Anita Asante teams up with Silentnight to talk about the importance of sleep in sport, and reveal Anita's top sleep hacks.

5 min read Wellbeing

How to sleep in a heat wave

Read on to discover how high temperatures can have an impact on our sleep and how they can affect the body, plus we share some top tips on how you can sleep better during a heat wave.

5 min read Wellbeing

How to stop hay fever and allergies ruining your sleep

Here's how hay fever & allergies can affect your sleep, and our top tips on how to get a better night’s sleep with hay fever and allergies.

4 min read Eco

10 ways to go plastic free this July

Discover all about the global movement that is Plastic Free July, how plastic harms the environment and 10 ways that you can say goodbye to single-use plastic.

5 min read Eco

How to save energy and the planet as you sleep

From choosing sustainable bedding to making sure the central heating is switched off throughout the night, there’s actually some simple ways that you can protect the planet and save energy as you sleep.

5 min read Family

How to sleep during pregnancy

A lot of women experience many sleepless and uncomfortable nights whilst pregnant, so we’ve created this guide to help you understand how pregnancy affects sleep and what you can do to get a comfortable and restful night.

5 min read Guides

Which pet bed is best for my dog?

At Silentnight we know every pet is different, which is why we offer a whole range of pet beds, each with something different to offer. The guide below should help you decide which pet bed will suit your dog best.

4 min read Guides

How to clean a mattress

If you feel your mattress is in need of a re-fresh, whether as part of an annual spring clean or you’re just keeping on top of your household jobs, we’ve got some tips to help you give your mattress that ‘brand-new’ feeling.

3 min read Inspiration

Your New Home Bedroom Checklist

Moving house can be a stressful time, the last thing you want is to forget to buy/bring something important for your new bedroom.

5 min read Family

How to sleep during pregnancy

A lot of women experience many sleepless and uncomfortable nights whilst pregnant, so we’ve created this guide to help you understand how pregnancy affects sleep and what you can do to get a comfortable and restful night.

5 min read Family

Your child’s first junior bedroom

Designing your child's first junior bedroom is a fun yet certainly challenging experience, but by getting a little creative and making sure to involve them in the process, you can achieve a space that's the perfect place to play and sleep.

5 min read Family

How much sleep do babies and children need?

Whether you’ve just welcomed a newborn or have a child approaching school age, ensuring they get enough sleep is most likely a high priority for you as a parent. We explore how sleep changes as a baby develops, and how you can support healthy sleep in your children.

5 min read Family

How to choose a mattress for your baby

Whether you’re expecting your first child, or even your second or third, choosing the perfect mattress for your baby is one of the most important decisions.

3 min read Family

How to make your child's bedroom a sleep-friendly place

What’s most important to you about your child’s bedroom? That it’s a fun, colourful space for them to play and learn, or that it’s a place designed to give them a good night’s rest?

3 min read Family

The Bath Book Bed routine

Bath Book Bed is the simple solution to sleepless nights to help families in the UK tackle what can be a difficult task: bedtime.

5 min read Wellbeing

Outdoor exercise - good for sleep, mental health & the environment

Explore how exercise can improve your mental health and sleep, and how we can all reconnect with nature, appreciating what we have to protect.

5 min read Eco

Saving the Earth - What's destroying it and how you can help

It’s clear to see that our actions have caused untold damage to planet earth. But what exactly is climate change? What causes it, and how can we help prevent that?

5 min read Eco

10 ways to a more sustainable lifestyle

There’s many things we all do in our day-to-day life which impact the planet in a negative way, however more of us are coming round to the idea that we need to live a more sustainable lifestyle in order to protect the earth for future generations. Here's 10 ways to live more sustainably.

5 min read Eco

What’s the problem with plastic?

Plastic - it’s certainly hard to imagine a world without it right? It does have some valuable uses, but the truth of the matter is our planet is drowning in plastic pollution. However, there is a global campaign to help gain control of plastic waste, which is one of the fastest-growing environmental causes.

5 min read Wellbeing

Jet lag - what it is and how to conquer it

Find out what exactly jet lag is and what the symptoms are, plus we share some top tips to help you get back to your functional self and enjoying your trip.

5 min read Wellbeing

Night sweats - what they are and how to deal with them

Find out what night sweats are and what causes them, plus we share our top tips to help you get a more comfortable and blissful night’s sleep.

3 min read Wellbeing

Sleep and sport - Anita Asante's sleep tips

Ex Arsenal and Chelsea player Anita Asante teams up with Silentnight to talk about the importance of sleep in sport, and reveal Anita's top sleep hacks.

5 min read Wellbeing

How to sleep in a heat wave

Read on to discover how high temperatures can have an impact on our sleep and how they can affect the body, plus we share some top tips on how you can sleep better during a heat wave.

5 min read Wellbeing

How to stop hay fever and allergies ruining your sleep

Here's how hay fever & allergies can affect your sleep, and our top tips on how to get a better night’s sleep with hay fever and allergies.

5 min read Family

How to sleep during pregnancy

A lot of women experience many sleepless and uncomfortable nights whilst pregnant, so we’ve created this guide to help you understand how pregnancy affects sleep and what you can do to get a comfortable and restful night.

5 min read Guides

The best mattress for couples

As a couple, shopping for a mattress can be challenging and stressful. We try a dozen mattresses only to find that we have different needs to the one we love and that someone is going to have to compromise. If this sounds familiar we’ve got some useful tips for you.

5 min read Wellbeing

How quality sleep can improve sport performance

Discover how sleep affects sport performance and some top tips for creating a good sleeping environment for your best ever night’s sleep.

5 min read Wellbeing

Outdoor exercise - good for sleep, mental health & the environment

Explore how exercise can improve your mental health and sleep, and how we can all reconnect with nature, appreciating what we have to protect.

2 min read Inspiration

Spring-Summer Interior trends – Colour therapy

In this series, we’ve teamed up with the Head of Home and Interiors at Trend Bible, Naomi Pollard to explore the 4 top trends predicted for Spring/Summer.

2 min read Lifestyle

Spring-Summer interior trends - Gardens of Babylon

In this series, we’ve teamed up with the Head of Home and Interiors at Trend Bible, Naomi Pollard to explore the 4 top trends of Spring/Summer 2021. Trends and moodboards are a great place to start if you’re decorating a new home, giving your bedroom a fresh lick of paint or just updating your accessories and need some inspiration.

2 min read Inspiration

Spring-Summer interior trends - La Belle Vie

We’ve teamed up with the Head of Home and Interiors at Trend Bible, Naomi Pollard to explore the 4 top trends of Spring/Summer 2021.

4 min read Wellbeing

Refresh your bedroom for spring

Spring cleaning is a great way to not only freshen up your home, it refreshes your mind too and gives your mood a feel good boost. Your bedroom is a good place to start when it comes to spring cleaning and is not a room that should be neglected.

2 min read Inspiration

Spring-Summer interior trends - Urban Retreat

In this series, we’ve teamed up with the Head of Home and Interiors at Trend Bible, Naomi Pollard to explore the 4 top trends of Spring/Summer 2021. Trends and mood boards are a great place to start if you’re decorating a new home, giving your bedroom a fresh lick of paint or just updating your accessories and need some inspiration.

5 min read Guides

The best mattresses for back pain

Your mattress should keep your spine aligned and muscles relaxed while you sleep. Proper alignment lets your spine and muscles recover, giving you a fresh start to the next day.

5 min read Guides

The best mattress for couples

As a couple, shopping for a mattress can be challenging and stressful. We try a dozen mattresses only to find that we have different needs to the one we love and that someone is going to have to compromise. If this sounds familiar we’ve got some useful tips for you.

5 min read Guides

Which pet bed is best for my dog?

At Silentnight we know every pet is different, which is why we offer a whole range of pet beds, each with something different to offer. The guide below should help you decide which pet bed will suit your dog best.

4 min read Guides

How to clean a mattress

If you feel your mattress is in need of a re-fresh, whether as part of an annual spring clean or you’re just keeping on top of your household jobs, we’ve got some tips to help you give your mattress that ‘brand-new’ feeling.