exercise & sleep: how sleep can improve sport performance
Understand the connection between exercise and sleep and discover how sleep affects sport performance. Find out more at Silentnight.
keep readingmeet our sleep experts: Kim Littler
Kim Littler | Product Marketing Manager
Kim believes a great night’s sleep starts with getting the details right. Since joining Silentnight in 2024, she has built expertise across our mattresses, beds and bed frames. Her knowledge runs from the materials and layers inside a mattress to the construction of the frame beneath it, and she uses it to create products that make a real difference to how people sleep.
sleep advice backed by expertise
Kim takes a hands-on approach from start to finish. She works side by side with our factories and suppliers, sits in on testing to ensure every product performs as it should, and helps run consumer research so a sleeper's needs are considered at every stage. Her work with external sleep experts means her decisions are backed by evidence as well as experience.
Kim's top sleep habit is keeping her phone out of reach, so she’s not tempted to doom scroll. “Maybe one day I won’t take it upstairs at all,” she says, “but then I’d need to buy an alarm clock!”.
Kim's mattress: Silentnight Ultragel 2000 Boxtop
Kim easily gets eight hours a night now, but as a mum to twins, she remembers when any sleep at all was a treat. She sleeps on the Ultragel 2000 Boxtop herself. As a side sleeper, she loves that its medium-soft feel lets her shoulders sink in, while giving enough bounce to roll over without waking.
meet more of our sleep experts
Meet Kathryn Pinkham, our resident sleep scientist and insomnia specialist, here to help you sleep healthier for longer. Or, get to know Catherine Tait, our Product Marketing Manager who works to ensure every sleep across the country has access to their perfect mattress.
Kathryn Pinkham
Kathryn Pinkham is a leading UK insomnia specialist and founder of The Insomnia Clinic. As a former NHS clinician with over a decade of experience, she has helped thousands of people overcome sleep problems using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Catherine Tait
Catherine has been part of the Silentnight team since 2021, guiding the brand through a rebrand and a number of key product launches. Whether she’s refining a new launch or helping shoppers choose the right mattress, Catherine is focused on making better sleep simple and accessible.
your guide to better sleep
helping the nation sleep better, rest easy and live happy
getting used to sharing a bed
From the snorers to the fidgeters, the human radiators to the cover hoggers, how do you get used to sharing a bed? Find out at Silentnight.
keep reading
how to choose the perfect mattress for you
Whether you’re a back, front, or side sleeper, explore our expert guide designed to help find the perfect mattress for you. Learn more with Silentnight.
keep reading
what is ASMR and does it help you sleep?
Learn what ASMR is, how it works and more importantly, if it can help you sleep in our helpful guide. Read online at Silentnight.
keep reading
the best sleep sounds for a blissful night’s sleep
Discover the ultimate sounds for sleeping for a night of pure bliss. From white noise to ocean and rain sounds, have the best sleep ever with Silentnight.
keep reading
the best plants for the bedroom & your sleep
Create a calming sleep space with Silentnight’s guide to the best plants for the bedroom, enhancing relaxation and sleep quality.
keep reading
how to master the morning routine
Discover our best morning routine ideas and learn how you can feel more awake and ready. Read our experts’ tips at Silentnight.
keep reading
sleep apnoea: causes & treatments
Learn everything you need to know about the types of sleep apnoea, their causes and how to treat the condition with Silentnight.
keep reading
heavy & light sleepers: how to sleep better
Discover everything you need to know about light and heavy sleepers with Silentnight to improve your sleep health today.
keep reading
how to fix fragmented sleep
Discover what fragmented sleep is, why it’s caused and what you can do to minimise its effects with the Silentnight sleep experts.
keep reading
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.
keep reading
why should kids have a bedtime routine?
A consistent bedtime routine is the key to a great night’s sleep for your child. Learn more with expert sleep advice from Silentnight.
keep reading
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.
keep reading
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.
keep reading
heat your bed, not your home
Discover how to save money on your heating by heating your bed and not your home. Get special insights from the sleep experts at Silentnight.
keep reading
how to sleep with a blocked nose or a cold
Discover how to sleep with a blocked nose or cold. From switching up sleeping positions to symptom relief, find out more with Silentnight.
keep reading
sleep meditation: its purpose & benefits
Explore how sleep meditation can improve your sleep quality and reduce stress, improving your overall wellbeing. Learn more with Silentnight.
keep reading
why is sleep so important? the benefits of sleep
Discover the importance of sleep for mental health, immunity and your overall wellbeing with Silentnight.
keep reading
A guide to the best mattress toppers
Find the best mattress topper for you in our handy guide. From the benefits to the different types available, read more at Silentnight.
keep reading
what is the best mattress for back pain?
Find out what type of mattress is best for back pain, whether you’re suffering from upper or lower back pain. Read more with Silentnight.
keep reading
sleep and your diet: the connection
It’s probably no surprise that food and sleep are strongly connected, with certain foods helping us to get a good night’s rest, while others hinder our sleep quality.
keep reading
the relationship between alcohol and sleep
Explore how alcohol affects your sleep, including its link to sleep apnea and REM sleep disruption, with Silentnight.
keep reading
how to make your child’s bedroom sleep-friendly | Silentnight
Discover Silentnight’s expert advice on how you can create a sleep-friendly bedroom for your child, ideal for growth and development.
keep reading
