UK Experts Issue 10 Sleep Tips as June Heatwave Threatens Record Day and Night Temperatures
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 22
UK Experts Issue 10 Sleep Tips as June Heatwave Threatens Record Day and Night Temperatures
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 22
Summary
10 expert-backed tips were issued as the UK faces extreme heat this week that could set new June records for both daytime and overnight temperatures.
Core advice centers on keeping the body and bedroom cool: avoid daytime naps, stick to normal bedtime routines, shut curtains and sun-facing windows by day, then open windows at night for airflow.
Thin cotton sheets, loose natural-fibre clothing, fans, chilled socks and steady hydration can help regulate body temperature, while large late drinks, caffeine and alcohol can worsen sleep quality.
Children should keep usual bath and bed times, with lukewarm baths recommended; babies generally sleep best in rooms kept between 16C and 20C.
The guidance, first published in 2019 and based on advice from Prof Kevin Morgan and Sleep Council's Lisa Artis, stresses most people can cope after a night or two of poor sleep.