the sleep blog

6 min read Healthy Sleep

does blue light affect sleep?

Discover how blue light affects your sleep quality and what you can do to minimise its impact. Read more online with Silentnight.

5 min read General

top tips for prioritising sleep in the run up to exam results day

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors in a teenager’s development and is just as important during one of the most stressful times in a young person’s life.

6 min read Guides 

how to save energy at home

From making your toasty warm to keeping snug with a wearable blanket, we share our top tips so you can save energy and money at home.

5 min read Guides 

tips for using your electric blanket

Electric blankets are perfect for keeping toasty when the nights get colder, so here are some facts and tips on how to use one to stay warm and cosy.

3 min read Healthy Sleep

how to sleep with a blocked nose or a cold

When you’re suffering with a cold, getting the sleep you need can be difficult for sure. We share our top tips for how to get to sleep when your nose is all blocked and sniffly.

5 min read Healthy Sleep 

10 tips for your best ever night’s sleep

Good news! You have a lot more control over your sleep quality than you may think. So, try these top tips for best routine & a great night’s sleep.

3 min read Parents 

why should kids have a bedtime routine?

We have many ways of getting ourselves and our children to sleep. So when we surveyed the nation on their sleep habits we found a fact that surprised us.

5 min read Healthy Sleep

how to beat anxiety for a better night’s sleep

If anxiety is stopping you from sleeping and you can’t seem to switch off once your head hits the pillow, make sure to read our tips and advice on how you can get a better night’s rest.

6 min read General

10 sleep apps to help you snooze better

With the stresses of daily life, make sure to check out these ten sleep apps that are sure to help you to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

8 min read General 

7 common dreams and what they mean

Many of us have recurring dreams, which can be rather disconcerting, and at some point you’ve probably wondered if they have any true meaning. In this blog, we share some of the most common dreams and the most likely meanings behind them.

4 min read Healthy Sleep

the best sleep sounds for a blissful night’s sleep

There are many free sleep sounds available so you can find what works best for you. Discover the best sleep sounds and how they can help you to fall asleep.

5 min read General 

fact or fiction? 10 sleep myths debunked

We look into some well-known sleep myths, as well as some rather weird ones too, and separate fact from fiction.

5 min read General

what to take to uni: the essential moving away checklist

We’ve created this essential checklist of what you need to take to your university accommodation, plus we share some top tips on how to keep your valuables secure, so you can get prepared for uni life.

5 min read General

top tips for prioritising sleep in the run up to exam results day

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important factors in a teenager’s development and is just as important during one of the most stressful times in a young person’s life.

5 min read Parents 

how to choose a cot 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 Parents 

why should kids have a bedtime routine?

We have many ways of getting ourselves and our children to sleep. So when we surveyed the nation on their sleep habits we found a fact that surprised us.

3 min read Parents

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.

4 min read Parents 

how to choose bedding for your baby

Our guide will point you in the right direction to ensure you choose bedding that’s both safe and comfortable to help your baby get the sleep they need.

5 min read Parents

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 Parents 

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.

3 min read Parents

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?

4 min read Guides

how Silentnight is leading the way in sustainability

Choosing a mattress and duvet that’s been made in an environmentally-friendly way is one step that you can take to be more sustainable and help protect our precious environment. Read on to find out how Silentnight is leading the way...

5 min read Healthy Sleep

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 General

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 General

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 General 

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 Healthy Sleep 

10 tips for your best ever night’s sleep

Good news! You have a lot more control over your sleep quality than you may think. So, try these top tips for best routine & a great night’s sleep.

6 min read Healthy Sleep

does blue light affect sleep?

Discover how blue light affects your sleep quality and what you can do to minimise its impact. Read more online with Silentnight.

5 min read Healthy Sleep

how to beat anxiety for a better night’s sleep

If anxiety is stopping you from sleeping and you can’t seem to switch off once your head hits the pillow, make sure to read our tips and advice on how you can get a better night’s rest.

6 min read General

10 sleep apps to help you snooze better

With the stresses of daily life, make sure to check out these ten sleep apps that are sure to help you to drift off into a peaceful slumber.

8 min read General 

7 common dreams and what they mean

Many of us have recurring dreams, which can be rather disconcerting, and at some point you’ve probably wondered if they have any true meaning. In this blog, we share some of the most common dreams and the most likely meanings behind them.

4 min read Healthy Sleep

the best sleep sounds for a blissful night’s sleep

There are many free sleep sounds available so you can find what works best for you. Discover the best sleep sounds and how they can help you to fall asleep.

5 min read General 

fact or fiction? 10 sleep myths debunked

We look into some well-known sleep myths, as well as some rather weird ones too, and separate fact from fiction.

6 min read Guides 

how to save energy at home

From making your toasty warm to keeping snug with a wearable blanket, we share our top tips so you can save energy and money at home.

3 min read Healthy Sleep

how to sleep with a blocked nose or a cold

When you’re suffering with a cold, getting the sleep you need can be difficult for sure. We share our top tips for how to get to sleep when your nose is all blocked and sniffly.

5 min read Healthy Sleep

the power of deep sleep

We all know sleep is crucial to our health. Find out what exactly deep sleep is, the restorative benefits and how much you should be getting each night.

7 min read Healthy Sleep 

why is sleep so important?

Discover all you need to know about sleep, including what it is, the benefits, the science behind it and what happens if you don’t get enough.

2 min read Bedroom 

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 Bedroom

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 Bedroom 

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 Bedroom

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 

tips for using your electric blanket

Electric blankets are perfect for keeping toasty when the nights get colder, so here are some facts and tips on how to use one to stay warm and cosy.

5 min read Guides 

what is a bed base? bed bases explained

So you've picked your mattress and want to choose a bed base. With Divans, frames, storage, slats or flat tops to choose from you should read this guide first.

5 min read Guides 

give your bed a comfort boost - mattress toppers explained

We explain all you need to know about mattress toppers, so you can choose the best one that will transform your sleep into something blissful.

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.