Note: This article shares general tips for sleeping warmer or cooler. It does not cover temperature and foot warming feature settings.
Did you know? Your core body temperature drops as you fall into deeper sleep. At the same time, your skin temperature can rise. For some people, feeling warmer at night may happen during deep, restful sleep.
Quick answer: If your bed feels too hot or too cold, start with general comfort tips. Check for nearby heat or air sources, then adjust your bedding. For more tips on sleep, comfort and temperature, visit the Sleep Number health and wellness blog.
Why does my Sleep Number bed feel too hot?
Your Sleep Number mattress is designed to contour to your body and give you support. Because more of your body touches the mattress than it may on an innerspring mattress, you may feel warmer while you sleep. This close contact can also help reduce pressure points and support better circulation.
If you feel too warm while sleeping, try these tips:
- Look for a heat source.
- Check to see if there is a heat source under or close to your Sleep Number bed (for example, a vent).
- Move the mattress comfort pad.
- If you have a pillow top-style mattress, the foam topper pad can retain and reflect heat while you sleep. To reduce this extra warmth, remove the foam comfort pad which rests on top of the air chambers and place it underneath the air chamber.
- Swap out your bedding.
- The type of bedding you use can make your bed feel warmer. If your bed feels too warm, try 100% cotton bedding, including your mattress pad, sheets, blanket and comforter. An open-weave cotton blanket may also help you sleep cooler.
Why do I feel cold in my Sleep Number bed?
If you wake up cold or feel chilly during the night, try these tips:
- Take a warm shower before bed.
- A warm shower can warm your skin before bed. After your shower, your internal body temperature can drop, which may help you feel sleepy.
- Skip exercise and large meals before bed.
- Exercise and large meals close to bedtime can raise your body temperature. They may also make it harder to fall asleep.
- Swap out your bedding.
- If you still feel cold, try warmer bedding. You can use flannel sheets, add another blanket or choose a blanket with a tighter weave to help hold in body heat.
Sleep Number solutions that can help you sleep just right
If you and your partner prefer different sleep temperatures, start with bedding choices for each side of the bed. One person may sleep better with lighter bedding, while the other may need a warmer blanket. You can also explore Sleep Number solutions that heat or cool each side separately.
If changing your room setup or bedding does not help, these Sleep Number solutions may help you and your partner sleep more comfortably.
- The DualTemp™ layer allows you to heat or cool each side of the bed with active air technology, so you can both sleep exactly the way you like.
- True Temp™ bedding adapts to you. It absorbs excess heat and then releases it back as your body gets cooler in the early morning hours.
- Shop Sleep Number® beds with advanced comfort, cooling and foot warming features.