In novels, winter days always sound wonderful: relaxing walks in the glistening snow, cosy dinners by the warm fireplace, snuggling up in a cosy armchair to read ... in reality, however, we often only think of terms such as: ‘cold’, ‘wet’, “dark”, ‘cold & tiredness’. This constant tiredness disrupts our sleep rhythm and often leads to sleep problems. It would be perfect if we could put on a thick layer of fat from autumn onwards and simply sleep through the whole winter. We would then wake up in spring with a top spring figure. How brilliant that would be!
Unfortunately, turning this into reality is of course difficult, which is why we have put together at least a few interesting tips and information on the topic of ‘sleep problems in winter’ in this article ...
What causes sleep problems in winter?
The problem lies in the lack of daylight: the days are shorter, the nights are longer and no artificial light source can replace real light. As a result, the sleep hormone melatonin is also released during the day and we become tired. The key in winter is therefore to get out into the fresh air as often as possible during the day - even if it is difficult. If you stay active during the day, you will also be tired in the evening. If you follow a few tips for the bedroom, you can also enjoy a well-rested winter.
- Which materials are suitable for the cold season?Good, breathable cotton sleepwear (can also be supplemented with thick woollen socks in acute cases).
- Provide a warm base on the mattress - this way the bed quickly becomes cosy and warm when you get into it and adapts accordingly during the night (> climate-regulating materials).
- There are wonderful winter duvets available from specialist retailers, which use high-quality materials to keep you nice and warm, but are breathable and not too heavy. Alternatively, a flexible summer/winter duvet can be used, with a second duvet attached in winter.
7 tips for a good winter's sleep
- Ventilate completely 1-2 times during the day for approx. 10 minutes.
- Only heat bedrooms slightly (approx. 18° is the optimum temperature for sleeping).
- A clothes horse with damp washing helps to combat dry heated air.
- Do not go to bed freezing!
- Warm up the bed an hour beforehand with one (or more) hot water bottle(s).
- Cold feet prevent blood from circulating evenly and therefore prevent you from falling asleep. A nice foot bath, e.g. with soothing fragrances, before going to bed can help - or even a full bath.
- Dim the lights in the evening and switch them on brightly in the morning. This keeps the melatonin level in a regular rhythm.
- Finding a uniform solution for both bed neighbours can of course divide opinion ...: Here, for example, it helps to purchase different bedding (mattress protectors, sheets, toppers) and blankets. Waterbeds that can be individually adjusted to the desired temperature on each side are also highly recommended.
- Incidentally, the argument that open windows ‘harden’ you in winter is a myth: the cold air dries out the mucous membranes during sleep and makes it easier for pathogens to spread. In addition, the immune system runs at full speed to protect the body from the cold and we can't really relax.
Which Formesse products are suitable for winter?
We can warmly recommend our cosy Bella Donna fine terry fitted sheet, which scores highly with its properties made from the highest quality terry towelling with an aloe vera finish.
As the air permeability of the materials also plays a major role in winter, our complete Bella Donna Jersey fitted sheets range made of cotton is also suitable for cool nights.
Round off your sleeping experience with the right mattress protector and create a perfectly warm yet breathable base. This makes sleeping problems in winter a thing of the past.
This text was translated with deepl.com
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