Unwind before bedtime

Struggling to switch off your busy brain? Give these tips a go…

WORDS EMILY THORPE

Get spritzing Combining a blend of lavender, vetivert and chamomile to calm both your body and your mind, This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray has been found to help people fall asleep 89 per cent faster than normal! Simply spritz on your pillow before you are about to head to bed. Suitable in pregnancy. £19.50, boots.com Dim the lights Creating the right environment even before you’re in bed can do more good than you might realise. Bright lights will keep your brain alert, but dimming them down all around your house at least an hour before bedtime will signal to your body that it’s time to prepare for sleep. Try an app If you need a little guidance with winding down, try Sleep by Headspace. Designed to soothe, the app…

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Mother & Baby (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2020

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