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2022 Sleep Week Survey Results
How quickly do you fall asleep? Do you sleep through the night? Or do you just dread bedtime? If the answer is yes to any of these, you’re likely just one of the 48% percent ...
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What Matariki means to us
This year marks the first time we get to celebrate Matariki as a public holiday, and for most, comes the question of what actually is this new holiday? Well, it’s not new, Māori iwi have ...
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Why we love Alpaca wool duvets
Have you ever stood before the plethora of duvet options and wondered which one is right for me? After purchasing a new bed, a duvet can be one of the most significant purchases you will ...
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Should I let the dog sleep on my bed?
Dogs. Man’s best friend but sometimes not the best match for your mattress. There are more than 1.2 million dog owners in New Zealand and we've heard many horror stories among our Sleepyhead social community ...
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Hot Summer Nights
How do you beat the heat & sleep comfortably when the mercury rises during the hot dry Kiwi summer. NIWA, the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research says we are in for a hot ...
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Technology that helps mattress temperature control
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the middle of the night all sweaty then having to wrestle with the blankets in a bid to escape what feels like a furnace. Being too hot in ...
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Too cold or too hot in bed?
Overheating in Bed
One of the most common complaints when you’re in bed is that feeling of being too hot. When you jump into bed, you’re like a human water bottle, and you quickly start to ...
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Tot to Teen: Design ideas to transform a child’s bedroom
A friend recently decided that the perfect sweet 16 gift would be to update and redo her daughter’s bedroom while she was away on school camp. Two questions came up: Should I theme it ...
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Perfect plants for your bedroom
Summer is knocking on the door & now’s the time to start bringing a bit of nature into your bedroom decor.
Flowers give you that floral aesthetic with lovely lingering scents for your sleep sanctuary.
However, this ...
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Which Chronotype are you?
You may have heard about your circadian rhythm when it comes to sleep. So what is it? It’s basically the 24 hour cycle that’s part of our body’s internal clock. It ticks along in the ...
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When should I replace my bed?
An Auckland woman recently got in touch with Sleepyhead over what to do with her elderly parents' bed.
The couple were on the move to a retirement village and as their daughter dismantled the bedroom, she ...
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Try Golden Milk For Sleep
This popular night time drink has been extremely popular on social media & with Hollywood celebrities in the past year so if you haven’t heard of Golden Milk, we thought we’d share the recipe.
It’s sometimes ...
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7 Ways To Create A Bedroom Office
When New Zealand was thrown into the first lockdown in March 2020, one thing became very obvious for most of us - working at the kitchen table for a long period of time wasn’t sustainable.
And ...
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Temperature control in bed
When summer is in full swing, our focus is on picnics, days lounging on the beach and tasty iced drinks. But hot weather has a downside side too. We’re talking about when intense heat and ...
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How to buy a new mattress
Choosing a new mattress is an important decision, though it’s often difficult knowing where to start and what’s right for you. To help make the shopping experience a little easier, follow the below useful tips ...
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Bedroom trends for 2021
This year in bedroom trends, it’s all about decluttering. That means pairing back on things in your inner sanctum that either collect dust or are merely there because...well, they’ve always been there!
The bed still remains ...
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5 Food Habits To Help You Sleep
There's a magic intersection between eating right and sleeping well. If you eat the right foods, you have the energy to exercise and it improves the quality of your sleep. Wake up feeling fresh and ...
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Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
We asked this question recently to our Sleepyhead community & while a simple question there seems to be a lot of complexities to which side of the bed you prefer. Turns out that from the ...
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New Zealand Sleep Survey
It might come as no surprise to you, but our sleep is actually getting worse.
During Sleep Week in March, Sleepyhead alongside The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand held a nationwide survey to find out ...
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The Exhaustion Economy
Ever since we homosapiens started settling down in caves, nestling beside a warm fire or settling down for the night under a leafy blanket, we’ve worried about our sleep.
But back 300,000 years ago, our anxieties ...
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Bedding Down at University
The time has finally come - your young adult is poised to fly the coop for uni life. Part of you wants them to quickly vacate because you’re desperate to turn their room into an ...
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Shopping for a guest bed
The holiday season can translate into a groundswell of relatives and friends who descend upon your home and need a bed for the night…or three! Often the quick solution is to hurriedly borrow an airbed ...
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How To Transport A Mattress
How a Mattress is usually transported
I pulled up behind a car recently and noticed a large bulky mattress on the roof of the late model sedan. Ropes had lashed the mattress haphazardly to the roof ...
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A bedroom for the senses
Smell the roses. Smell the coffee. Whatever it is that makes you happy.
The fragrance of your bedroom can affect your mood, sleep and ultimately your happiness. After all, no one wants to drift off to ...
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Room With A View
Don’t leave town until you’ve seen the country! Remember the 1980s New Zealand tourism campaign? Now we’re all living it as any hopes of holidaying in overseas balmier climes have been curtailed for the time ...
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30 Awesome Hacks To Recycle Your Old Bedding
What can I do with my old bed sheets? Like many of us during recent months, there’s been a nationwide purge of old bedding and this question has possibly popped up in the midst of ...
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Turn your bedroom into a hotel suite
What is it about a hotel room that makes us sleep so well? Maybe you’re on holiday and don’t feel burdened with everyday tasks around your home. Or, it could be the fact that hotel ...
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Love Your Planet
We’ve
just started out on our journey to a more sustainable future here at
Sleepyhead.
Project Zero was launched in 2019. As part of this initiative, we’re looking to develop and create bedding products that are gentler ...
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Sleep strange gift guide
Sleep should be a tradable commodity. Ask any new mum and they’ll agree. There are so many weird & wonderful gadgets out there to help you get some ZZZs, so the Sleepyhead team has ...
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Cure Kids & Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead is proud to be supplying our Chiropractic HD St Clair ensembles as part of a fully furnished and beautiful home in Hobsonville Point, Auckland – the #buildinghope project, where all profits and proceeds will ...
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Which Pillow Partner are you?
Being in bed with a Sprawler is like a box of chocolates, you never know which side of the bed you’re going to get.
Oh to be a Sprawler. Your bedroom isn’t so much a shrine ...
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How do I find the right pillow?
Choosing the perfect pillow is a personal preference and there are literally hundreds out there to buy. So how do you decide? There are plenty of factors that have a bearing on which pillow you ...
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Cleaning your sheets. Are you doing it wrong?
The Clean Getaway
So you’ve just bought brand new bed linen and you’re looking forward to fluffing your pillows and sliding in between fresh clean sheets. Before you tear open the packaging, our Sleepyhead bed experts ...
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What to expect when your new bed arrives
What to expect from your new bed
Body contouring your mattress
Body impressions on your new mattress
Turning your mattress
Base assembly
In a pair of shoes, your feet naturally contour and shape to fit inside them snuggly over time. ...
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Sleeping, one of the secrets to weight loss
If your new year’s resolution is to lose weight in 2018, you’re going to need a lot of things in your tool box to help you throughout the year. But there is one simple thing ...
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Watch out! Old beds can be harmful
Dr Libby Weaver is interviewed on the Good Morning show about how the age of your bed can directly affect your health and well-being in a negative way. Watch the video to get some revealing ...
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How to best test a bed in store
Searching for the perfect mattress is well worth the effort – it is a big investment in both time and money, but with 1/3 of your life spent in bed, making sure you get the ...
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Why is a new bed important?
A great sleep can completely transform the way you look and feel – physically, mentally and spiritually. An extra hour or two of sound, peaceful sleep will have a dramatic impact on your life regenerating ...
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How to sleep better in winter
Have a warm shower or bath before getting into bed. This will warm your body making it much easier to stay warm once you get under the covers.
Hot water bottles are great for little ones. ...
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How exercise can help you sleep better
There’s nothing worse than feeling tired and drained throughout the day and then struggle to get to sleep at night.
Did you know that working up a sweat during the day can have an impact on ...
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Developing great sleep habits
All too often we expect to be able to rush around all day, spending a few hours in front of the computer or TV in the evening and then immediately fall into a deep sleep ...
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What’s the best mattress size for me?
Quality Sleep
Having good quality sleep is important to your well being. Sleep plays a vital role in restoring and healing the body, so your health takes a hit when you aren’t sleeping well. If you’re ...
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Is a spring mattress or foam mattress better for me?
What mattress should I choose?
Choosing the right mattress can be a little confusing. There are different mattress types offering a whole range of different benefits and features, and with so many choices out there, it’s ...
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Is a firm or soft mattress better for me?
When you’re choosing a new mattress there’s a range of questions that you’re likely to ask yourself – is it better to have a firm or a soft mattress? Is a soft mattress supportive enough? ...
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What size mattress should I buy?
A deep, restorative night’s sleep is becoming more and more necessary for our busy lives, but is becoming harder to achieve. For those who like a lot of space in bed or who share a ...
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What makes Sleepyhead mattresses superior?
Sleepyhead is responsible for multiple world-first technological innovations in the bedding industry. We combine leading edge innovation and expertise in our world-class operating process, to produce the highest quality mattresses and beds, right here in ...
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The best bed for hot sleepers
Your body temperature affects your sleep – whether it’s too hot, too cold, or just right. Perhaps you’re the one tossing and turning because you’re too hot to sleep, while your lucky partner has long ...
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How to measure your bedroom for a bed
Get the best Sleepyhead bed experience by making sure your new bed is the right size to fit comfortably in your bedroom and lifestyle. Whether you have a single bed, double bed or a king ...
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How to prepare for the end of daylight saving
The end of daylight saving is almost upon us! If you’re like most people you love a bit of a sleep in, so rolling back the clocks on Sunday night can feel like you’re going ...
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10 tips for a better night's sleep
Tossing and turning throughout the night or laying wide awake in bed for hours is a common struggle for many New Zealanders. Sleep is so important to our wellbeing and can make the difference between ...
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Why we struggle to sleep in winter
Ever wondered why getting out of bed in winter can be so hard? It’s not just the cold your body is adjusting to!
Natural bodily rhythms help let your body know when to fall asleep and ...
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Why a pillow can make or break your sleep quality
Are you constantly waking up with a stiff neck or having breathing problems while you sleep? The solution could be as simple as changing your pillow.
The wrong pillow may worsen headaches, neck pain, shoulder and ...
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New year, new you! Resolutions to help you sleep better
It’s that time of year again – when we make a promise to ourselves that we’ll finally hit the gym, watch less television, lose weight, or spend more time with friends and family. But have ...
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Natural remedies to help you sleep
If sleep has plunged to the bottom of your to-do list, you’re not alone. Although the National Sleep Foundation recommends getting seven to nine hours of sleep a night, the average person logs only around ...
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The link between anxiety and sleep
Anxiety is the most common mental health problem in New Zealand with more than 200,000 Kiwis living with an anxiety disorder.
One of the body’s natural anxiety coping mechanisms is sleep. While we sleep, our mind ...
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Is poor sleep the reason for your weight gain?
Are you tired of putting on weight even though you’re doing all the right things to lose it? According to the Harvard School of Sleep, people who don’t get at least eight hours of sleep ...
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Getting children to sleep in winter
During winter it can be difficult getting kids to sleep at night. The cold plays a huge part in this – they may be too cold to fall asleep or they may wake up in ...
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Giving your children the best chance at a healthy sleep
As children grow they need a healthy sleep environment, and all too often, Kiwi kids receive a hand-me-down mattress or they sleep on the same mattress from when they are a toddler right through to ...
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Is your child getting enough sleep?
For most adults, lounging in bed sounds like luxury – but when it comes to children, they always need some convincing to get a good night’s sleep.
Good quality sleep is vital for children. Without it, ...
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Sleep strange gift guide
Sleep should be a tradable commodity. Ask any new mum and they’ll agree. There are so many weird & wonderful gadgets out there to help you get some ZZZs, so the Sleepyhead team has ...
Cure Kids & Sleepyhead
Sleepyhead is proud to be supplying our Chiropractic HD St Clair ensembles as part of a fully furnished and beautiful home in Hobsonville Point, Auckland – the #buildinghope project, where all profits and proceeds will ...
Which Pillow Partner are you?
Being in bed with a Sprawler is like a box of chocolates, you never know which side of the bed you’re going to get.
Oh to be a Sprawler. Your bedroom isn’t so much a shrine ...
How do I find the right pillow?
Choosing the perfect pillow is a personal preference and there are literally hundreds out there to buy. So how do you decide? There are plenty of factors that have a bearing on which pillow you ...
Cleaning your sheets. Are you doing it wrong?
The Clean Getaway
So you’ve just bought brand new bed linen and you’re looking forward to fluffing your pillows and sliding in between fresh clean sheets. Before you tear open the packaging, our Sleepyhead bed experts ...
What to expect when your new bed arrives
What to expect from your new bed
Body contouring your mattress
Body impressions on your new mattress
Turning your mattress
Base assembly
In a pair of shoes, your feet naturally contour and shape to fit inside them snuggly over time. ...
Sleeping, one of the secrets to weight loss
If your new year’s resolution is to lose weight in 2018, you’re going to need a lot of things in your tool box to help you throughout the year. But there is one simple thing ...
Watch out! Old beds can be harmful
Dr Libby Weaver is interviewed on the Good Morning show about how the age of your bed can directly affect your health and well-being in a negative way. Watch the video to get some revealing ...
How to best test a bed in store
Searching for the perfect mattress is well worth the effort – it is a big investment in both time and money, but with 1/3 of your life spent in bed, making sure you get the ...