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Overheating while you sleep?
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Did we mention they’re supremely soft, lightweight, and all-around snuggable without beingtoosnuggly?
When paired with a healthy sleep environmenta cool, dark, quiet room (thoughambient soundscan help!
Keep reading for our top comforters that’ll bring some deeply-welcomed relief to hot sleepers.
One reviewer shared: Somehow this comforter is incredibly light and yet is incredibly warm.
Im a hot sleeper, and yet I also dont overheat!
While its not machine-washable, it can be spot-cleaned or dry-cleaned if needed.
Pair it with the brands smoothpercale sheetsandduvet coverfor an extra-crisp, cool feeling all night long.
If youre allergic to or just dont like down, the brand also has alightweight down alternative comforter.
Reviewers praise the smooth, luxurious feel of this comforter.
Because of this, wed recommend the standard fill version for hot sleepers.
Bye-bye, night sweats!
One customer wrote: I sleep hot no matter what.
Ive bought toppers and cooling sheets and sleep with a fan, but none of its enough.
The Breeze is so good!
(These reviews are accompanied by actual words.
With just stars, the number of five-star reviews ramps up to 24,000.)
It also comes with two pillowcases and is available in more than 30 colors.
Rather than battling over the thermostat, grab this comforter that regulates temperature to keep you both snoozing peacefully.
Its thin, lightweight, and, unlike most comforters, machine-washable.
It also has corner loops if youd prefer to use it as a duvet insert.
Its lightweight, breathable, and moisture-wicking, which means its great for people who get hot while sleeping.
Plus, it feels luxurious and high-quality.
Its super lightweight but seems to keep my body temp just right.
Whether its a warmer or a cooler summer night, this thing is just great.
It can be spot-cleaned or taken to a dry cleaner, but its too delicate to be machine-washed.
Its breathable enough when its hot but also cozy enough when its cold.
It can be machine-washed and dried, though reviewers note the latter takes a rather long time.
Translation: Dont start your load of laundry at 10 p.m. if you want it dry by bedtime.
Its hypoallergenic, lightweight, and incredibly soft.
Both my spouse, who is always hot, and I (the opposite) love this blanket.
It keeps each of us at our perfect temperatures, shared one reviewer.
Its not as fluffy as many comforters, but it still has a comfortable weight.
And always a welcome bonus: It can also be machine-washed!
Dr. Harris shares that if youre a hot sleeper, you want something breathable.
Bamboo/tencel is great as it can be sweat-wicking, she says.
She also notes that for hot sleepers, linen sheets or cotton percale sheets are ideal.
Other materials that many hot sleepers find comfortable are eucalyptus, silk, and wool.
Do cooling comforters actually work?
Yes, they can work, says Dr. Harris.
I sleep hot and my partner sleeps cold - what should we do?
Many temperature-regulating comforters are designed to keep you at a comfortable temperature.
What are other sleep strategies for hot sleepers?
I recommend keeping the bedroom cool throughout the night, in the 60s Fahrenheit range, says Harris.
A fan or ceiling fan can be fantastic for cooling, too.
A hot shower 90 minutes to two hours before bed can also help the body start to cool off.
Sweat-wicking PJs and cooling PJ materials are really useful.
She also mentions cooling mattress pads and pillows as solutions if you feel your existing ones are trapping heat.
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