Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips

Sleep Length Myths: Is 7 Hours of Sleep Enough?

We’re used to being told that we need to get 8 hours sleep a night, but the science is far more nuanced. In this FAQ we’ll look at common sleep myths and find out why …
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Best Sleep Supplements

The Best Sleep Supplements for Quality Sleep Natural sleep supplements can help if you’re struggling to sleep: from melatonin and magnesium supplements to sleep teas featuring chamomile and passionflower, there’s an almost overwhelming range available. Always …
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Sleep Guide, 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, or your precious pets. It’s an …
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Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips

Spring Mattress FAQs: Are Pocket Spring Mattresses Good?

Spring mattresses have evolved significantly since their invention in 1871, leading to the current pocket spring, one of the most popular mattress technologies you’ll find today.  In this FAQ we answer common questions about pocket springs, …
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The Best Pillows for Neck Pain

Are you sick of waking up with neck pain that just won't go away? Discover why your pillow might be the cause, and get expert advice from SleepMaker on finding the best pillows for neck …
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Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips

10 reasons to make sleep health your priority

2025’s World Sleep Day theme is Make Sleep Health a Priority. Sleep health is a multidimensional pattern of sleep-wakefulness, adapted to individual, social, and environmental demands, that promotes physical and mental well-being. Good sleep health is …
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Fall back in love with your bed

Are you still in love with your bed? Does it still cradle you gently while you sleep, keep you comfortable through the night and support you properly so you wake up free from aches and …
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Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips

8 Simple Steps to Spring Clean Your Bedroom

As the gentle warmth of spring fills the air, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate your living space. Let’s face it, we’ve all had corners and crevices in our bedrooms that have been overlooked throughout …
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Sleeping Naked vs. Sleeping in PJ's: Uncovering what Aussies wear in bed

While there is no definitive nationwide study exclusively focused on Australians who sleep naked, several surveys have explored Aussie sleep habits and preferences. According to a 2018 survey conducted by the Sleep Health Foundation (https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/) …
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The Rise in Popularity of Bed Rotting: Embracing the Art of Ultimate Relaxation 

Bed rotting – that sounds pretty horrific, so what is it? Bed rotting refers to the act of indulging in prolonged periods of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation in the comfort of your own bed. In other …
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Best Pillows in Australia 2025

Do you sleep on your side? Or, on your back? Do you find yourself flipping your pillow to the cool side halfway through the night? Do you prefer sleeping on a cloud? Or do you …
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Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips

How to Clean a Mattress

You should probably clean your mattress. It’s recommended for mattresses to be cleaned once every 6 months. We know it’s often overlooked and how easy it is to focus on clean sheets and a fresh …
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SleepMaker’s Australian Bedroom Trend Forecast 2023

Sometimes, in response to our way of life or current events, a design trend appears swiftly. Other times, the pendulum gently swings in the opposite direction, away from anything we’ve seen in bedroom styling for …
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Australian Spring Is Here: How to Spring Clean your Bedroom

The beginning of spring is the ideal time to clean all the corners and crevices you neglected throughout the rest of the year and to resume your regular cleaning schedule. Read on to see our …
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Sleep Tips

What Are Mattresses Made Out Of?

Have you ever just laid down on to a mattress and felt so comfortable that you knew you were about to have a great night’s sleep? Maybe it’s a new mattress you’ve just purchased, one …
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Sleep Tips

2022 Australian Sleep Awareness Week Survey Results

Sleep Awareness Week is celebrated annually and gives everyone an opportunity to consider why sleep is so important for their body, mind and overall well-being.   At SleepMaker, we're continually educating Australians about sleep and how important …
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How to prepare for the end of daylight saving

  In this article, we’ll discuss why we have daylight saving in Australia and if shifting our clocks just one hour this April can have an impact on your sleep and wellbeing.   When does daylight …
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Sleep Tips

What to do when you get a new mattress

Body Contouring Your Mattress   In a pair of shoes, your feet naturally contour and shape to fit inside them snuggly over time. Your bed is exactly the same – it eventually moulds, cradles and contours to …
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Are Australian Women Sleeping Well?

Sleep experts agree the average Australian adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep a night1.  At SleepMaker, we understand how essential sleep is for our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. And while we should …
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Why we struggle to sleep in winter

Ever wondered why getting out of bed in winter can be so hard? It’s not just the cold your body is adjusting to!   Natural Body Rhythms   Natural bodily rhythms help let your body know when to fall …
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Teens and Sleep - How Much Sleep Do Teens Need?

Whether your teen is a student studying for exams or a young sports person with a strict training regime, sleep is an integral part of a teenager’s life. So, it’s only natural you may be wondering how …
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How Does Screen Time Affect Your Sleep?

We all know that going to bed and getting between 7-9 hours of sleep is an important part of daily life. We also know that going to bed and staring at a device, whether it’s …
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Sleep Awareness Week: The Importance of Sleep Health

This week is Sleep Awareness Week! Sleep Awareness Week is celebrated annually and gives everyone an opportunity to consider why sleep is so important for their body, mind and overall well-being.   How much better have you …
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5 Ways to Sleep Better in Summer

With summer now in full swing, no doubt you’re thinking about days lounging on the beach, lazy Sunday picnics and tasty iced treats – did anyone say ‘I scream for ice-cream?’.    We love the extra day …
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Make the most of your holidays with enough sleep

If there was ever a year when we all needed some time off, it’s 2020. Through all the lockdowns, ever-changing restrictions, home and office blending into one, daily Zoom meetings just to catch up with …
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Perfect plants for your bedroom

This Mother’s Day could be the perfect time to start bringing a bit of nature into your Mum’s bedroom decor. Giving your Mum (or any special person in your life) flowers with lovely lingering scents …
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A bedroom for the senses

Smell the roses. Smell the coffee. Whatever it is that makes you happy.  The fragrance of your bedroom can affect your mood, sleep and ultimately your happiness. After all, no one wants to drift off to …
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When should I replace my bed?

We recently had a woman contact us about her parents old mattress that had become surplus to requirements after they moved into a retirement home. Turns out they bought the bed the year they got …
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The big move.

The big move away from home is a major life moment. Between the excitement of branching out, the fear of the unknown and sense of loss that often accompanies change the journey can be a …
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Which Pillow Partner are you?

Being in bed with a Sprawler is like a box of chocolates, you never know which side of the bed you’re going to get. Oh to be a Sprawler. Your bedroom isn’t so much a shrine …
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Hot in bed?

When summer is in full swing, our focus is on picnics, days lounging on the beach and tasty iced drinks. But hot weather has a downside side too. We’re talking about when intense heat and humidity …
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Ten easy tips to sleep better at night

Tossing and turning throughout the night or laying wide awake in bed for hours is a common struggle for many Australians. Sleep is so important to our well being and can make the difference between …
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Sleep Tips

How to Sleep better in winter

As the chill of winter sets in, finding ways to sleep comfortably through the cold nights becomes essential. The colder temperatures can make it challenging to get a good night’s sleep, but with the right …
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How exercise can help you sleep better

There’s nothing worse than feeling tired and drained throughout the day and then struggle to get to sleep at night. Did you know that working up a sweat during the day can have an impact on …
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Why a pillow can make or break your sleep quality

Are you constantly waking up with a stiff neck or having breathing problems while you sleep? The solution could be as simple as changing your pillow. The wrong pillow may worsen headaches, neck pain, shoulder and …
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Should Sleep be a New Year Resolution?

Should Sleep be a New Year Resolution?   It’s that time of year again – when we make a promise to ourselves that we’ll finally hit the gym, watch less television, lose weight, or spend more time …
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Are you having sleeping problems?

Do you ever get tired in the middle of the day?    Do you ever wake up with morning back pain?    Do you need an alarm clock to wake up?    Do you hit the snooze button …
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Sleep Length Myths: Is 7 Hours of Sleep Enough?
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
Sleep Length Myths: Is 7 Hours of Sleep Enough?
We’re used to being told that we need to get 8 hours sleep a night, but the science is far more nuanced. In this FAQ we’ll look at common sleep myths and find out why …
Read more
Best Sleep Supplements
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
Best Sleep Supplements
The Best Sleep Supplements for Quality Sleep Natural sleep supplements can help if you’re struggling to sleep: from melatonin and magnesium supplements to sleep teas featuring chamomile and passionflower, there’s an almost overwhelming range available. Always …
Read more
Fix your sleeping position, fix your sleep
Sleep Guide, 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, or your precious pets. It’s an …
Read more
Spring Mattress FAQs: Are Pocket Spring Mattresses Good?
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
Spring Mattress FAQs: Are Pocket Spring Mattresses Good?
Spring mattresses have evolved significantly since their invention in 1871, leading to the current pocket spring, one of the most popular mattress technologies you’ll find today.  In this FAQ we answer common questions about pocket springs, …
Read more
The Best Pillows for Neck Pain
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
The Best Pillows for Neck Pain
Are you sick of waking up with neck pain that just won't go away? Discover why your pillow might be the cause, and get expert advice from SleepMaker on finding the best pillows for neck …
Read more
10 reasons to make sleep health your priority
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
10 reasons to make sleep health your priority
2025’s World Sleep Day theme is Make Sleep Health a Priority. Sleep health is a multidimensional pattern of sleep-wakefulness, adapted to individual, social, and environmental demands, that promotes physical and mental well-being. Good sleep health is …
Read more
Fall back in love with your bed
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
Fall back in love with your bed
Are you still in love with your bed? Does it still cradle you gently while you sleep, keep you comfortable through the night and support you properly so you wake up free from aches and …
Read more
8 Simple Steps to Spring Clean Your Bedroom
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
8 Simple Steps to Spring Clean Your Bedroom
As the gentle warmth of spring fills the air, it’s the perfect time to rejuvenate your living space. Let’s face it, we’ve all had corners and crevices in our bedrooms that have been overlooked throughout …
Read more
Sleeping Naked vs. Sleeping in PJ's: Uncovering what Aussies wear in bed
Sleep Guide, Sleep Tips
Sleeping Naked vs. Sleeping in PJ's: Uncovering what Aussies wear in bed
While there is no definitive nationwide study exclusively focused on Australians who sleep naked, several surveys have explored Aussie sleep habits and preferences. According to a 2018 survey conducted by the Sleep Health Foundation (https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/) …
Read more
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