{"id":456,"date":"2018-09-05T12:48:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T12:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/?p=456"},"modified":"2018-10-06T23:32:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-06T23:32:49","slug":"sleeping-on-the-sofa-couch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/sleeping-on-the-sofa-couch\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping On The Sofa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Couches were made for sitting and lounging, not sleeping. A half hour nap is fine but trying to get a full night\u2019s sleep on your sofa is bad for your back and generally your whole body.<\/p>\n<p>But sometimes it\u2019s inevitable. Perhaps you had a disagreement with your partner or maybe there are guests coming over and you have to sleep on the coach for a couple of nights.<\/p>\n<p>For those times when you have no other place to sleep, here are some essential tips on how to comfortably sleep on the couch.<\/p>\n<p>But first, a few reasons why you shouldn\u2019t make a habit of sleeping on the sofa.<\/p>\n<h2>5 reasons you should not sleep on the sofa<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s awful for your back. Mattresses are specifically designed to evenly distribute your body weight, contour around your pressure points and support your back. The design and materials used in sofas are not conducive for a good night\u2019s sleep. A night on the sofa can cause some back pain, multiple nights can lead to serious back problems.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s awful for your entire body. It\u2019s not just your back that will suffer. Your neck, muscle and joints will all feel stiff and sometimes painful. This is caused by lack of support and proper pressure relief.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s bad for your sleep. Your body and mind needs an optimal environment to properly rest. A couch does not provide that. That\u2019s why, when you sleep on the couch, you often wake up feeling tired and unrested. This in turn lowers your productivity at work or school.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s uncomfortable. I\u2019m sure you already know this from experience but it\u2019s worth emphasizing just how uncomfortable a couch can be. You are forced to sleep in an unnatural position and you cannot even turn and move around at night. Many couches also contain materials that can make you feel too warm or too cold at night.<\/li>\n<li>There are more disruptions when you sleep on a couch in the living room. This could be from other members of the family coming in and out of the room, someone watching TV or gadgets like smartphones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to sleep comfortably on the couch<\/h2>\n<p>If a bed is not available, we have some tips to help you sleep better.<\/p>\n<p>If you can, find an alternative to the sofa. You can sleep on a mattress placed on the floor. An air mattress is also better than the sofa. I\u2019ve listed a few more alternatives further below.<\/p>\n<p>If the couch is your only option, focus on making it as comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure it\u2019s clean. Vacuum the cushions and flip them over to sleep on the less-used side. Then line the sofa with sheets or a blanket. This is important for hygiene and comfort. It\u2019s especially handy if the sofa is made from a slippery material like leather.<\/p>\n<p>Remove the back cushions to create more space for you to turn and move.<\/p>\n<p>Have enough bedding with you to ensure you are comfortable and warm. This includes a pillow and a blanket or duvet.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a pillow, use one of the cushions from the couch. Just make sure you first cover it with something. Even a sweatshirt will do if you can\u2019t get anything better.<\/p>\n<p>Next, minimize distractions like light and noise.<\/p>\n<p>If you cannot make the room completely dark, sleep with an eye mask. If there are distracting noises nearby, a pair of sleeping headphones can help.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will they block out noise, you can also play relaxing sounds to help you fall asleep faster.<\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives to sleeping on the couch<\/h2>\n<p>All these are better and more comfortable than sleeping on the couch.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/best-air-bed-reviews\/\">An air mattress<\/a>. It\u2019s easy to setup and you can deflate and stow it away in the morning. An ideal option if you need a long-term sleeping alternative to a bed.<\/li>\n<li>A mattress <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/is-sleeping-on-the-floor-good-for-you\/\">on the floor<\/a>. Just beware the cold from being too close to the floor. Raise room temperature or cover yourself with warm bedding.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesleepwell.co.uk\/best-sofa-bed-for-everyday-use\/\">A sofa bed<\/a>. It can be used as a sofa during the day and transformed into a comfortable bed at night.<\/li>\n<li>A sleeping bag. Not as comfortable as a bed but a much better alternative to the couch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Couches were made for sitting and lounging, not sleeping. A half hour nap is fine but trying to get a full night\u2019s sleep on your sofa is bad for your back and generally your whole body. But sometimes it\u2019s inevitable. Perhaps you had a disagreement with your partner or maybe there are guests coming over and you have to sleep on the coach for a couple of nights. For those times when you have no other place to sleep, here are some essential tips on how to comfortably sleep on the couch. 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