the sleep blog
HEALTHY SLEEP
5 MIN READ | JULY 2025
sleeping in the heat – how do heatwaves impact sleep?
During summer heatwaves, high overnight temperatures can impair our sleep and are associated with a reduction in important sleep stages. We share our top tips on how you can sleep better during a heatwave.
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what are lucid dreams?
Let’s look at the weird and wonderful world of dreaming. While it’s an essential if confusing part of sleep, what if we told you there’s a possibility you could control your dreams?
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how much sleep do children need?
As your baby grows into a toddler, the amount of sleep they should be getting is around 11-14 hours each day, with nap time accounting for 1-2 hours of their daily sleep. For children of preschool age, around 10-13 hours worth of sleep is recommended.
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how does pregnancy affect sleep?
Pregnancy affects sleep in a range of ways and a lot of women experience insomnia during all stages of being pregnant, but tends to be more common in the first and third trimesters.
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can you sleep with an electric blanket on?
Electric blankets should never be left unattended when turned on. But, can you leave an electric blanket on all night? We don't recommend sleeping with an electric blanket on all night and a thermostatic timer should be used, if you choose to leave it on.
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which is the best mattress for back pain?
The best mattress for back pain is one that keeps your spine aligned and muscles relaxed while you sleep. So how can you find the right one for you?
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do you put a mattress protector over a mattress topper?
A mattress topper should be layered over the mattress, followed by the protector. This allows the protector to be a barrier between you and the topper, keeping it clean and fresh.
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