One of the many joys of summer is the soundscape of birds tweeting, bees buzzing, and general human merriment. Those happy sounds can quickly turn annoying when they’re disturbing your slumber, though. Check out Dr. Tal’s recommendations for solutions that will help even the lightest of sleepers dream through the *whole* night (and nap time, too).
Sound
Dr. Tal’s first tip is to try out different types of earplugs (there are a ton of options to choose from) to help shut out unavoidable noises—like the bird that seems to take up daily residence on your windowsill at 5 a.m. sharp.
Experiment with earplugs
Tip #1
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Not a fan of ear plugs? Dr. Tal is also a fan of using a white noise machine to help mask other sounds and provide an ideal hush for the home. This easy-to-use version uses natural, real-fan noise to provide you with a consistent soundscape.
Block out sounds with a white noise machine
Tip #2
Summer
Slumber
Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible--Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible--Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible--Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible--Even on the Warmest of Nights
Fact: Summer sleep just hits differently—when done right. While rising temperatures bring beach trips, cutoffs, and ice cream, they also bring the need to stay, well, cool, especially when you sleep. Meet your guide to breathing new life into your summer slumber by leaning into all the senses that impact it.
Explore each tab below to find expert tips from sleep and health psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, plus Tuft & Needle breathable bedroom essentials for staying cool and feeling refreshed... hot sleepers and all.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Feel
Sound
Scent
Light
If your partner likes to watch TV in bed or you can hear your kiddos causing a ruckus way past their bedtime, it might be time to call a family meeting. “Conversations around household noises can be an important step in reducing nighttime noises,” Dr. Tal says. “If you do not talk about it, how will they know to change?”
Communicate with noisy family members
Tip #3
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Slumber
Summer
Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible-Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible-Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible-Even on the Warmest of Nights Your Guide to Getting the Best Summer Sleep Possible-Even on the Warmest of Nights
Fact: Summer sleep just hits differently—when done right. While rising temperatures bring beach trips, cutoffs, and ice cream, they also bring the need to stay, well, cool, especially when you sleep. Meet your guide to breathing new life into your summer slumber by leaning into all the senses that impact it.
Explore each tab below to find expert tips from sleep and health psychologist Joshua Tal, PhD, plus Tuft & Needle breathable bedroom essentials for staying cool and feeling refreshed... hot sleepers and all.
Dr. Tal’s first tip is to try out different types of earplugs (there are a ton of options to choose from) to help shut out unavoidable noises—like the bird that seems to take up daily residence on your windowsill at 5 a.m. sharp.
Experiment with earplugs
Tip #1
Not a fan of ear plugs? Dr. Tal is also a fan of using a white noise machine to help mask other sounds and provide an ideal hush for the home. This easy-to-use version uses natural, real-fan noise to provide you with a consistent soundscape.
Block out sounds with a white noise machine
Tip #2
Tip #3
If your partner likes to watch TV in bed or you can hear your kiddos causing a ruckus way past their bedtime, it might be time to call a family meeting. “Conversations around household noises can be an important step in reducing nighttime noises,” Dr. Tal says. “If you do not talk about it, how will they know to change?”
Communicate with noisy family members
Feel
Sound
Scent
Light