how can i make my bed warmer?
Jan 16, 2007 by tmac | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry
i live in a suite in college with 3 other people, so messing with the thermostat is not an option, and they always complain about being hot, but my bed always seems to be cold! i have a top sheet and two quilts on top, but i can never seem to get warm!
how frustrating! here's some ideas to help:
use flannel sheets; put a blanket under your bottom sheet in addition to your quilts on top; get a microwaveable heat pack and tuck it under the covers with you; wear warm socks to bed, and long sleeves and sweatpants. you can also try an electric blanket, but be sure to read the safety warnings if you do.
warm wishes,
cryllie
cryllie | Jan 16, 2007
mattress cover with a heating thing in it - i have one.
F | Jan 16, 2007
Try using some flannel bed sheets. An electric blanket might help too! Sometimes using a sleeping bag on really cold nights helped me to stay warm.
BongH2oBoy | Jan 16, 2007
A down comforter is extremely warm and so comfy to curl up in unless you have allergies. If you have access to a wall outlet close to your bed, you could use a heating pad or heated throw.
the_psycho_mom | Jan 16, 2007
buy some flannel sheets...COZY!
Or better yet...put a MAN in your bed! ~*wink*~ LOL
secret_oktober_girl | Jan 16, 2007
About 5-10 before going to bed, place a water bottle or two under the blankets. Its nice and warm for winter, or you can buy an electric blanket.
Dreaming Dove | Jan 16, 2007
Invite Officer Karma over.
Officer Karma | Jan 16, 2007
Well I would get an electric blanket to keep you warm in that scenario.
trenchcoat_mafia2005 | Jan 16, 2007
Sleep with sweats and socks on and curl up in fetal position under blankets.
♥c0c0puffz♥ | Jan 16, 2007
3 things i do (same prob but my own house..) flannel sheets, down comforter with flannel duve(cover for comforter) and like 30 before i get into bed i have one of those heating pads that you would use for like back achs or anything put one of those in your bed cover it up with your comforter and by the time you wash your face brush you teeth and get ready for bed it is sooo nice and warm and once the bed is all warm and you get in the down comforter will do enough the rest of the night so it is safer to turn off the heating pad and remove it before you fall asleep
Big Turbo | Jan 16, 2007
I would say an electric mattress pad. Way cozy! Here is a description for you but you'd have to check your local Wal-Mart.
my2cents | Jan 16, 2007
I have some good suggestions which I know work well because I live in an RV in Washington state whose main furnace doesn't work anymore! All I have is a space heater. But for the bed I have four comforters on top (found them at Goodwill, perfectly clean and comfy) and on the mattress I have a goose-down body pillow. You can order them in the same as bed sizes, then when you sleep on them you kind of sink in and are surrounded by warm, comfy feathers. Anything with down/feathers works very well to trap heat. I also have an electric blanket between me and the comforters. It took me a while to perfect the "How Not to Die of Hypothermia in Your Sleep" technique, but I think it's the down that does it!
Nénuphar | Jan 16, 2007
use flannel sheets & buy electronic blanket
deep | Jan 16, 2007
Okay, the easyest way to make your bed warmer is to rub it a little bit before you get in. I know it sounds crazy but it works.
Matt | Jan 16, 2007
PUT ME IN IT
STEVE M | Jan 16, 2007
Try an electric blanket or an electric mattress cover. If you want to go cheap (as is a necessity for most college students) - think old fashioned. Buy a hot water bottle, fill it up with hot water each night, and stick it under the covers with you.
CharmedTeri | Jan 16, 2007
Try buying one of those foam mattress pads..the foam will make it very warm under you to sleep on plus as others said then cover in flannel..
Lighthouse 002 | Jan 16, 2007
get a heater to put in your room and shut the door like to hours b4 you go to bed. or out it by your bedside on low if you share a room
Amy | Jan 16, 2007
electric blanket
hot water bottle
Both work very well.
Becky | Jan 16, 2007