Sleep Guide

Expert sleep advice for every body and every bed.

Best bedroom tips for uni students

Best bedroom tips for uni students

For uni students, choose mattresses that will support their sleep while being kind to their budget. Read more
Why we struggle to sleep in winter

Why we struggle to sleep in winter

Winter's shorter days and reduced light disrupt your circadian rhythm, increasing melatonin and lowering serotonin, which makes waking up harder and sleep less restorative. Read more
Why a good mattress is so important to your sleep

Why a good mattress is so important to your sleep

Ensure a healthy back by choosing a mattress with the right support and comfort for your body, testing it in your sleep position, and replacing it every 8–10 years. Read more
Tot to Teen: design ideas to transform a child’s bedroom

Tot to Teen: design ideas to transform a child’s bedroom

From neutral nursery palettes and themed wonder years to flexible teen spaces with larger beds and study nooks, decorate a child's bedroom to evolve through every age. Read more
Technology that helps mattress temperature control

Technology that helps mattress temperature control

Sleepyhead's KülKōte technology uses microcapsules to absorb heat when skin temperature reaches 29-33°C, keeping your mattress at a comfortable 29°C – six degrees cooler than traditional mattresses. Read more
Cleaning your sheets. Are you doing it wrong?

Cleaning your sheets. Are you doing it wrong?

Wash new sheets before use, avoid ironing Tencel fabrics, use low heat in dryers, rotate multiple sheet sets, and invest in a breathable mattress protector. Read more
When life changes mean changing your bed

When life changes mean changing your bed

Read how Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio upgraded to a super king Chiropractic HDX with KülKōte technology to solve space and temperature regulation issues for her growing family. Read more
Natural remedies to help you sleep

Natural remedies to help you sleep

Natural sleep remedies including yoga, lavender aromatherapy, chamomile tea, magnesium-rich foods, and early evening wind-down time can help you sleep better. Read more
New Zealand Sleep Survey

New Zealand Sleep Survey

Nearly 45% of Kiwis get six hours or less sleep per night, with screen time, stress, snoring partners, and pandemic anxiety all contributing to worsening sleep quality. Read more
Which side of the bed do you sleep on?

Which side of the bed do you sleep on?

Left side, right side or middle – Kiwis choose their bed side based on intruder fears, bathroom access, wall proximity, charging ports, or where pets allow. Read more
12 sleep habits in the animal world

12 sleep habits in the animal world

From two-hour power napping elephants to upside-down sleeping bats and hand-holding sea otters, discover 12 fascinating and unique ways animals sleep across the animal kingdom. Read more
Sleep strange gift guide

Sleep strange gift guide

From suit pyjamas and boyfriend-shaped pillows to nap-enabling Ostrich pillows and alarm clocks that demand payment, these wacky sleep gadgets make unforgettable gifts. Read more
Yoga & pilates poses to help back pain

Yoga & pilates poses to help back pain

Strengthen your back and relieve lower back pain with gentle yoga and Pilates poses including pelvic tilt, swan prep, child's pose, sphinx, locust, and legs up the wall. Read more