Sleep Edit

Bedding, Sleep Health

Best mattress protectors in New Zealand

A quality protector is the simplest and most effective way to shield your mattress from spills, allergens, and everyday wear, keeping it clean, hygienic, and performing at its best for...

A man sitting up in bed wiping sweat off his forehead

Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

Hot in bed?

Our sleep habits are affected by the weather, with many losing sleep due to overheating and waking up in the night because of the heat.

A woman sitting in the park near trees, doing yoga stretches.

Sleep Health

Yoga and Pilates poses for relieving back pain

Pilates and yoga exercises are excellent ways to help prevent and decrease back pain, including persistent lower back pain, helping you sleep better.

A woman cutting up lemons in cucumber on a wooden cutting board

Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

Natural remedies to help you sleep

Busy schedules, sleeping woes, and aches and pains are often to blame for insufficient sleep, so try these natural remedies to get back in the green.

Two elderly people relaxing on a SleepMaker mattress

Buying a Bed, Mattresses, Sleep Health

The best mattress for hot sleepers

Did you know that the breathability and heat retaining properties of your mattress have a huge bearing on your sleep temperature?

A woman lying in bed with her back to the camera, not wearing pyjamas

Sleep Health

Sleeping naked vs. sleeping in PJs: uncovering what Kiwis wear in bed

PJs or not? It's a deeply personal preference, and there are pros and cons to both. Find out how what you sleep in is almost as important as what you...

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Bedroom, Sleep Health

Perfect plants for your bedroom

Adding plants & greenery to your bedroom has many benefits. Here’s our top 10 air-purifying plants for your bedroom.

A man sleeping on his side with his head on a supportive pillow

Mattresses, Sleep Health

What is the best mattress for side sleepers?

For the 55% of adults who sleep on their side, choosing the right mattress unlocks easier breathing, better alignment, and less pain - while the wrong one can cause shoulder...

A woman sitting up in bed with a pillow on her head and ger fingers blocking her ears.

Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

Are you having sleeping problems?

Many of us suffer from sleeping problems. If you answer yes to 3 of the following questions, you’re probably sleep deprived.

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Health & Beauty, Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

Sleep makes smart

Getting enough sleep enhances your memory, helps you learn quicker, makes you more disciplined, and boosts your productivity.

10 reasons you need to make sleep health a priority

Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

10 reasons to make sleep health your priority

Getting enough sleep isn’t a substitute for getting good quality sleep. That’s why it’s important to prioritise healthy sleep for mental health, cognitive function, physical well-being, and happiness.

Woman lying on a bed, her head on a pillow and a dog lying on her arm.

Back Care, Pillows, Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

The Best Pillows for Neck Pain

Are you experiencing neck pain? Discover how your pillow can affect neck pain & how to find the best pillows for neck pain with expert advice from SleepMaker.

A woman sleeping on a pile of pillows, wearing a sleep mask.

Sleep Health, Sleep Tips

Fix your sleeping position, fix your sleep

Sleeping positions: which one’s right for you? You spend a third of your life with your bed, which is more time than you’ll spend with your significant other, your children,...