🏖 Cooling Down for Bed — The Summer Edition

Summer’s all fun and sun—until bedtime hits and you’re tossing, turning, and sweating under the covers. If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep during a heatwave, you’re not imagining things. Your body was literally not built to sleep hot.

Let’s break down exactly why summer sleep is tough—and the simple (and science-backed) ways to cool down for deeper, more refreshing rest.

🌡 The Science of Cooling for Sleep

Here’s the deal: your body needs to drop its core temperature slightly to signal it’s time for sleep. That’s part of your circadian rhythm, and it’s why cozying up under blankets in winter feels amazing.

But in summer? The extra heat makes it harder for your body to cool off, which can delay sleep and cause more wake-ups throughout the night. Translation: less REM, more groggy mornings.

✅ Your Evening Cool-Down Checklist

Ready to beat the heat? Try these calming habits about an hour before bed:

• 🧴 Take a lukewarm shower or bath

  It may sound strange, but lukewarm water (not cold!) helps trigger your body’s natural cooling response.

  
  

• 🧊 Drink cool water

  Hydration is key, but avoid super cold drinks that can spike your alertness.

  
  

• 🧘🏽 Ease into your evening

  Stretch, journal, or do a quick meditation. Your mind needs to cool down just like your body.

  
  

• 🌬️ Circulate that air

  Use a fan, open a window, or create a cross breeze to keep airflow moving through your room.

  
  

🛏️ Make Your Bedroom a Cooling Zone

Your sleep space should work with you—not against you. Start here:

• Swap heavy bedding

  Choose breathable materials like cotton, linen, or bamboo. Ditch the flannel!

  
  

• Upgrade to cooling sleep tech

  Our Vibe Gel Memory Foam mattresses and pillows are designed to wick away heat and keep you up to 20% cooler. Yes, really.

  
  

• Block the sun

  Use blackout curtains during the day to keep your room from turning into a mini sauna.

  
  

🚫 Avoid These Summer Sleep Saboteurs

You’re setting the mood—but a few common habits can undo your good work:

• Heavy meals or alcohol before bed

  Both raise your internal temp and interfere with quality sleep.

  
  

• Scrolling before sleep

  Especially after a long, sunny day, screens can overstimulate your brain and delay melatonin release.

  
  

🌙 Cool Down = Sleep Better

It doesn’t take much to turn up the chill. A few tweaks to your nighttime routine and sleep setup can make a world of difference.

Try one of these cool-down rituals tonight and tag us in your summer sleep setup with #VibeSleepCool — we’d love to see how you’re keeping things breezy.