When you close your eyes, you might notice that you don’t see complete darkness. That’s because your eyelids don’t completely block out light, so when you’re snoozing, your eyes can still perceive any illumination in the room, Dr. Tal says. When the sun is rising earlier *and* setting later, light might be more of an issue for your summer sleep routine. Here’s how to sleep deep, despite the light.
Light
This one may sound obvious, but take a look at your bedroom setup. Is your bed facing the window? If so, see if you can rearrange it so your bed frame and mattress—like this seriously comfortable cooling mattress—are positioned away from any windows that could expose you to sunlight or streetlamps.
Position your mattress away from the window
Tip #1
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“Want to make your bedtime chicer and more sleep friendly? Try out a silk eye mask (which is a more accessible physical light blocker than blackout curtains, Dr. Tal says), and pair it with a silk pillowcase that stays naturally cool and is gentle on skin and hair for the ultimate sleep experience.
Invest in silk sleep accessories
Tip #2
Summer
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Scent
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Kick it old school with this smart alarm clock (ah, the irony) by setting your wake-up time sans cellphone. This way, you can avoid screen time an hour or two before bed, per Dr. Tal’s advice, to reduce blue-light stimulation. Added bonus? The two-phase alarm offers a natural and calm wakeup *and* features such as sound baths and breathwork to help you fall asleep easier.
Leave your phone in another room
Tip #3
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Summer
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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.
This one may sound obvious, but take a look at your bedroom setup. Is your bed facing the window? If so, see if you can rearrange it so your bed frame and mattress—like this seriously comfortable cooling mattress—are positioned away from any windows that could expose you to sunlight or streetlamps.
Position your mattress away from the window
Tip #1
“Want to make your bedtime chicer and more sleep friendly? Try out a silk eye mask (which is a more accessible physical light blocker than blackout curtains, Dr. Tal says), and pair it with a silk pillowcase that stays naturally cool and is gentle on skin and hair for the ultimate sleep experience.
Invest in silk sleep accessories
Tip #2
Tip #3
Flipping your pillow to the cool side in the middle of the night will be a thing of the past with this foam pillow that is highly breathable and naturally temperature-regulating. It also comfortably conforms to your head and neck, no matter if you sleep on your back, side, or stomach.
Keep cool like the other side of the pillow
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.
Feel
Sound
Scent
Light