How to Prepare Your Bedroom (and Yourself) for Better Sleep

Having a relaxing nighttime routine and a consistent bedtime is a good start, but other strategies may be helpful, too. When it comes to sleep-related products, CR’s experts have plenty of tips for finding what’s best for you. Here are some of them—from Chris Regan, who leads CR’s mattress testing, and from Bernie Deitrick, who led CR’s tests of mattress toppers and weighted blankets. Plus, advice from the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) and other groups on how to get better sleep.

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