When you feel cold in the middle of the night

Short answer: The body is at its coldest around four in the morning, which is why many people wake up then. A thin extra layer and a pair of socks cover the difference without turning up the heating in the whole house.

The body lowers its temperature at night

Body temperature drops by about one degree in the early morning hours as part of sleep. That is normal, but it can be enough to wake you up cold, especially if the duvet has slipped. A thin layer like a bamboo bra or a soft top covers that and sits calmly against the skin all night.

The feet are the coldest place

Blood flow to the feet drops at night, and cold feet wake many people. Once the feet are cold, it takes a long time to warm up again. A pair of bamboo socks for women solves it for many. Choose a pair with a soft top that does not squeeze the ankle.

One more layer is easier than more heat

An extra layer costs nothing, while one more degree in the house costs all night. Most people also sleep better in a cool room, as long as they are warm themselves. Keep a thin layer by the bed to put on if you wake. See the range in most popular for women.

The duvet slips off

Many turn over most in the last hours of the night, and the duvet easily slips off a shoulder or the back. A layer that covers those places means you hardly notice. Long sleeves and a fabric that sits close without pulling keep the shoulders warm, even when the duvet does not.

Moisture makes you cold

If you sweated early in the night, you get cold later when the moisture cools. That is one reason you can wake up cold in a room that is not cold. Choose nightwear in a fabric that absorbs moisture and lets it evaporate, so you stay dry through the whole night.

Keep a layer by the bed

The easiest thing is to keep an extra layer within reach. Then you can put it on without turning on the light and fall asleep again right away. A thin top or a pair of socks on the bedside table is often enough to save the rest of the night.

Warm up before bed

A cold body that goes to bed rarely gets properly warm. Put your nightwear on a little earlier, and do not go to bed with cold feet. A few minutes under the duvet in socks can be enough for the body to hold its warmth longer and not wake you at four.

Washing and care

Nightwear worn every night has to handle many washes. Wash at a low temperature inside out, and avoid fabric softener so the fabric keeps its softness and its ability to absorb moisture. Let it dry on a hanger so it keeps its shape.

Frequently asked questions

When is the body coldest

Around four in the morning, which is why many wake at exactly that time and find it hard to fall asleep again.

Do socks really help

Yes, for many it is the simplest fix for waking up cold, because warm feet make it easier for the rest of the body to relax.

Should you turn up the heating

An extra layer is cheaper and works just as well, and most people sleep better in a cool room as long as they stay warm themselves.