Choose a Light and Balanced Dinner
A good night's sleep starts with what's on your plate. Eating a heavy or rich meal in the evening increases your body temperature during digestion, making it harder to fall asleep. To encourage restful summer sleep, opt for easily digestible food like vegetables and whole grains. Plant-based proteins are preferable to animal proteins, which require more energy and time to digest.
During warm weather, water remains your best ally. Drinking water regularly throughout the evening, without overdoing it right before bed, helps regulate body temperature and supports hydratation overnight.
Cool Down Before Bedtime
For optimal sleep, your bedroom should ideally be around 18°C (64°F). But in the heart of summer, achieving that cool temperature can be tough. One simple solution: take a lukewarm to cool shower before bed. This helps lower your body temperature and brings an immediate feeling of freshness.
Pro tip: Don't dry off completely. Let your skin stay slightly damp to extend the cooling sensation once you're under the covers.
Choose Breathable, Natural Bedding
Your choice of bed linens plays a crucial role in how well you sleep during hot weather. To prevent night sweats and help regulate your body temperature, go fo breathable, natural materials like linen or cotton. Our Neo collection is a great example.
At Carré Blanc, our summer bedding collections are specially designed to provide comfort and freshness throughout the night. Washed linen, like in our Songe collection and Linen with Infini collection, is especially appreciated for its thermoregulating and moisture-wicking properties: it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Avoid synthetic fabrics like polyester and tightly woven materials like satin, which tend to trap heat.
As for pyjamas, natural and lightweight fabrics are the way to go, let your skin breathe freely through the night.
In short: To sleep better on hot summer nights, adopt a relaxing evening routine, cool your body before bed, and choose breathable, lightweight bedding. Explore our collections at Carré Blanc Canada and turn your summer nights into cozy cocoons of freshness.