Better sleep
How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
A good night's sleep starts here
Sleep habits, restful nights and everything in between. For the whole family.
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For adults · ages 18 and up
Family sleep
A calm, flexible bedtime routine for children
Build an age-appropriate bedtime routine, handle repeated requests and resistance, and coordinate evenings when children sleep in two homes.
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Bed and bedroom
A bedroom for better sleep: light, noise and temperature
Review your bedroom step by step: lighting, noise, ventilation, bedding layers and clear, safe routes around the bed.
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Sleep duration, everyday habits and a routine that fits your life.
Better sleep
Insomnia: why can't I sleep, and what can help?
Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night or waking too early? Learn what to record, which habits to review and when to seek help for insomnia.
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Better sleep
Sleep apnea: symptoms, snoring and getting assessed
Learn which snoring symptoms need attention, how sleep apnea is assessed and what to discuss with a clinician if you feel sleepy during the day.
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Sleep paralysis: what it feels like and when to seek help
Awake but unable to move as you fall asleep or wake up? Understand sleep paralysis, possible triggers and when to seek professional advice.
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Sleep for babies and children, bedtime routines and a safer sleep space.
Family sleep
Safer sleep for babies: the bed, mattress and sleep space
Guidance on placing babies on their backs, choosing a firm, flat sleep surface, fitted sheets, clothing and coordination between caregivers.
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Pillows, mattresses and the bedroom environment.
Bed and bedroom
How to choose a pillow: height, filling and sleep position
Choose a pillow for your usual sleep position: compare height, filling, head support, pillowcase fit and care instructions.
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Bed and bedroom
Spring, memory foam or latex mattress: a practical comparison
Compare adult mattress materials, firmness, support and sizes, with practical advice on trying a mattress as a couple and choosing a bed base.
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Cotton, linen, satin and more: how fabrics differ and feel.
Fabrics
Bamboo vs. cotton bedding: feel, care and fiber content
Compare bamboo-derived fabrics and cotton by fiber content, feel and care requirements, without relying on unverified cooling claims.
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Fabrics
Linen vs. cotton bedding: which suits you?
Compare linen and cotton by texture, creasing, weave and care to choose bedding that suits your preferences.
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Fabrics
Silk vs. satin pillowcases: fabric facts and beauty claims
Silk is a fiber; satin is a weave. Read pillowcase labels, compare care requirements and separate a smooth feel from unproven beauty claims.
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Selection guides, sizes and comparisons for a comfortable sleeping environment.
Choosing your bedding
Organic bedding: GOTS and OEKO-TEX explained
Understand organic cotton, GOTS and STANDARD 100 labels, what each checks and which details to verify before buying bedding.
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Choosing your bedding
Fitted sheet slipping off? Check size, depth and elastic
Why sheet corners come loose, how to measure a mattress with a topper, and what to check before buying fitted sheets or sheet straps.
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Choosing your bedding
Down or synthetic duvets: understanding TOG and warmth
Understand filling, weight and TOG ratings, and choose duvet warmth for your room rather than relying on a winter label.
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Simple care habits to help preserve the feel, color and fit of your bedding.
Laundry and care
How often should you change and wash your sheets?
Plan a practical sheet and pillowcase washing routine, recognize when to wash sooner and avoid one-size-fits-all disinfection rules.
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Laundry and care
Washing sheets at 40°C or 60°C: choosing a suitable cycle
What determines the right washing temperature? Read care labels and understand cleaning, disinfection and Eco cycles.
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Laundry and care
Tumble drying or line drying: caring for your sheets
Check whether bedding can be tumble dried, reduce tangling and creases, and follow the care label to help preserve its fit.
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Warm-night comfort, fabric feel and a closer look at health claims.
Sleep comfort
Summer bedding: choosing comfortable layers for warm nights
A light sheet is only one layer. Consider fabric, duvet, mattress protector and ventilation together for warm nights.
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Sleep comfort
Antibacterial bedding: which claims should you question?
Understand the difference between a laboratory result, a fabric property and a health claim, and what supporting details to look for.
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Sleep comfort
Bedding for sensitive skin: what to look for
Consider fabric feel, laundry products and textile labels without relying on promises that bedding can treat acne.
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Tables and drawings for sheets, duvet covers and pillowcases.