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How to Sleep When It's Unbearably Hot

As temperatures soar, slumber can sometimes feel like an elusive oasis in a desert of heat. We don’t sleep as well if we feel hot and sweaty. Also, if our body is too busy trying to stay cool, it

As temperatures soar, slumber can sometimes feel like an elusive oasis in a desert of heat. We don’t sleep as well if we feel hot and sweaty. Also, if our body is too busy trying to stay cool, it won’t be able to get proper restorative rest.

Our goal is to protect our sleep the best way we can during the summer. We tend to sleep less because the days are longer and brighter with rising temperatures. Then, we begin the winter months with an accumulated sleep debt, which we always want to avoid.

Below are my tips for getting a good night’s sleep when the weather is intent on turning your bedroom into a sauna.

Bedding:

PJs:

Alanna McGinn is Founder and Certified Sleep Expert of Good Night Sleep Site, a global sleep consulting practice. She is host of the This Girl Loves Sleep Podcast and author of This Baby Loves Sleep. Alanna has established the world-wide brand of Good Night Sleep Site the #1 sleep resource for families. She and her team of sleep consultants strive to help families (baby to adults) and corporations overcome their sleep challenges and have well-rested smiles in the morning. You can find out more about Alanna McGinn and how to work with a Good Night Sleep Consultant at goodnightsleepsite.com. Follow Alanna and all her sleep tips on Instagram.

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Use blackout blinds.Add a fan to your night table.Sleep like an Egyptian.Bedding:void synthetic materials.Swap your heavy winter duvet for a lighter comforter.PJs:Wear moisture-wicking pajamas.Think twice about sleeping in the nude.Re-think tech in the bedroom.Use cooling products.Freeze a wet washcloth and use it as a cold compressApply ice packs or cold compresses to your pulse points.You can even go as far as freezing your bedsheets.Take a warm shower or bath.Up next, be the first to know our weekly content and sign up for our Poosh newsletter.