Sleep Guide

Lifestyle, Pets & Sleep

Should I let the dog sleep on my bed?

Sleeping with pets offers emotional wellbeing and security but can also lead to disturbed sleep, mattress mishaps, overheating, and worsened allergies.

Lifestyle

Room with a view

From luxury lodges and glass PurePods to quirky silo stays, treehouses, and remote huts, discover the best staycation accommodation across New Zealand for 2026 with stunning views for every budget.

Mattress, Sleep Technology, Sleepyhead

What makes Sleepyhead mattresses superior?

Sleepyhead's advanced technologies include KülKōte for temperature regulation, Smart Suspension Technology, Sensorzone, Climatex quilt, and superior Dunlop Foams for better sleep.

Pillow, Sleep Health

Why a pillow can make or break your sleep quality

Waking up with neck pain, headaches, allergies, or numbness? Your pillow may be the culprit – time to replace it for better sleep and health.

Bases & Headboards, Bedroom, Lifestyle

Best bedroom tips for uni students

For uni students, choose easy-to-transport mattresses like Elements, pair with a kitset Connect base or trundler bed, or choose a Spacebase for under-bed storage.

Sleep Science

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.

Back Care, Mattress, Sleep Health

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.

Bases & Headboards, Bedroom, Children & Sleep, Mattress

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.

Mattress, Sleep Technology

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.

Bedding

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.

Back Care, Lifestyle, Mattress, Sleep Health

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.

Lifestyle, Sleep Health

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.

Lifestyle, Sleep Health

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.