Sleeping when it’s hot, a real ordeal! Heat is also the main enemy of mild and peaceful nights. The body needs a lower temperature than normal to be able to fall asleep easily, but how do you get there when temperatures rise? Dr. Marc Rey, sleep specialist, takes stock and reveals tips for choosing the right duvet in case of hot weather.
The ideal temperature for good sleep is between 16 and 20 degrees, so how do you get a good sleep when it’s between 30 and 40 degrees! Even if it’s a matter of habit since in hot countries the inhabitants generally have no problem sleeping, in France it is quite different! It is known that the body needs to cool down to successfully fall asleep, at least 0.5 degrees, but how to regulate its temperature when it is hot? This is the question that a sleep professional tries to answer, Dr. Marc Rey.
While some advice is still relevant in the event of a heat wave, ventilate at certain times of the day when it is cooler and the air is more breathable, or even closing the shutters at the hottest time, air conditioning or fan remain very appreciable solutions! Dr. Marc Rey explains: “The place where you sleep should be kept as cool as possible by ventilating it in the morning and avoiding the sun during the day, cooling off in the evening with a cool shower before going to bed, and of course air conditioning or a fan with a damp cloth in front if possible“.
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Do not neglect the choice of duvet
It is essential to lower the temperature of your home before going to bed if you want to benefit from a good night’s sleep. In addition to airing at the right time, it is also advisable to turn off electronic devices which are real sources of heat such as television or a computer for example. But this is not the only advice that Dr. Marc Rey, sleep specialist and neurologist recommends. Indeed, in order to sleep well, he advises to choose the duvet with which you sleep!
Be aware that there are seasonal duvets, and that it is recommended to change duvets between winter and summer. Some fabrics are made with the aim of allowing air to circulate freely, but also to evacuate the humidity released by the human body. Generally cotton or linen are fabrics suitable for high heat, it is also recommended to choose a hypoallergenic duvet in summer.
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