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What are you sleeping under at the moment?

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TheodoraPlumptre · 30/08/2022 21:55

I'm trying to think ahead, especially as various friends are talking about electric throws/blankets etc.

I know I don't feel the cold particularly, but I'm trying to gauge how much I'm going to notice not putting the heating on this winter (I'll have to put it on when the student DC are here, but am going to try not to when I'm here on my own). I'm particularly wondering whether it's worth buying an electric throw (I WFH a lot in an uninsulated building, and I did sometimes feel cold last winter - though I do wear Ugg boots, thermal socks, several cardigans etc, etc to try to counteract it).

I'm currently sleeping under one cotton sheet, and sometimes chuck it off as I get too hot. I'm in the north of England, so not in a super-warm place.

What are you all doing ATM?

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TokyoTen · 30/08/2022 22:32

No sheet and air con is on in winter a hot water bottle is super effective and much cheaper than shelling out on special throws etc

TheHorrorOfIt · 30/08/2022 22:35

1.5 tog feather duvet and a medium-sized black cat.

Despite having the windows open (we’ve had some lovely cool nights this last week) I’ve been getting boiling because the cat pins my legs down so I can’t poke them out. I wish he wouldn’t but he is in charge, after all

TheFlis12345 · 30/08/2022 22:36

We have been under just a sheet for months, since late April I think? Last year we didn’t even get our winter duvet out, we had a 4.5 tog and added a throw for a couple of really cold weeks. We are both very warm people though, particularly at night.

Itsnotallblackandwhite · 30/08/2022 22:37

I’m similar to you @LadyShatterly, current summer duvet is 1.5 tog, I’ll probably move to 4.5 in autumn and 10.5 when it’s really cold. I’m in the NW so it does get cold but since the menopause I find anything higher than 10.5 tog stifling. I always use a top sheet though, so that adds a bit of a layer.

MirandaWest · 30/08/2022 22:41

We have a 1.5 tog duvet at the moment - when it was really hot we had just the duvet cover. Windows always open. When it’s colder we’ll have the 4.5 tog duvet and I’ll sometimes wear socks to bed. Can’t cope with it being too warm at night as it gives me a headache.

CoffeeIsForClosers · 30/08/2022 22:43

At the moment I have a 4.5 tog silk-filled duvet, which I've had a few years now and love because it has a bit of weight to it but doesn't make me overheat.

In winter, 9 tog feather-down duvet, with a cotton/velvet bedspread on top on colder nights. Brushed cotton bedding - amazing, especially the first night, when it's fresh on. I used to always sleep naked, and still do in hot weather, but in the cold I now like a onesie (cotton, never fleece!) They feel lovely and snug and no waistbands to twist and dig in when you move about.

bluesky45 · 30/08/2022 22:45

A thin quilt. Mostly with the window open too. And I tend to feel the cold. Will be going back to my duvet soon I think. And will be adding blankets and the quilt when it gets colder to avoid the heating as much as possible. Tbh I'm mostly concerned about the children being cold. Thick PJ's, duvets, quilts and blankets for them too.

Diversion · 30/08/2022 22:46

A thin Halloween sort of fleecy blanket with my legs and feet sticking out. I am menopausal and have slept under this or partially under this for the last 2 years. No heating required in my bedroom over winter as I produce enough of my own

Whiskeypowers · 30/08/2022 22:47

this year I will put a heavier duvet on, let the dog sleep on the bed with me and at least one of my three children will always come in for a cuddle. The dog and children are like permanent hot water bottles.
I have some bed socks and snuggly pyjamas, but unless it’s Siberian I will still have the window open. Never have had the heating in overnight apart from last winter when all three children had dreadful night coughs and shivery. I felt like I was living in a greenhouse.

Lulumo · 30/08/2022 22:52

Currently a thin duvet and 2 fluffy cats. The cats generate so much heat not what I need in my menopausal state but they are very cute and will come in handy as it gets colder. Given how much food they eat I’m not sure the cats are the cost effective form of heating

mondaytosunday · 30/08/2022 22:52

I have a duvet cover without the duvet at the moment. I need something on me. As temp drops I'll just get the duvet back out. I never have heat on upstairs and I like a cold bedroom but find a 13 tog duvet plenty.

Janesdufflecoat · 30/08/2022 22:54

At the moment just a sheet, in the winter I have a lovely big duvet that I'm actually looking forward to getting back under!
we do have one set of brushed cotton bedding- that's really warm, it has to be really cold for that to go on!

We very rarely have our heating on upstairs because it gets really hot, while downstairs is still chilly!

Over the past few year years we have had a new front door, a tall vertical radiator in the hall way, shutter blinds & lastly a carpet in the living room! Each of those things have made a difference to the temperature - hopefully enough to see us through the Winter!

Blondeshavemorefun · 30/08/2022 22:54

Duvet that is 4 tog

when was very hot in July and beg Of aug just a duvet cover empty as I like to be covered no matter what temp

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TheodoraPlumptre · 30/08/2022 22:57

Hmm. I am hoping that being menopausal will negate the need for any heating! I got through last winter mostly with hot water bottles (one on my knees and one on my feet while working), but I was then wondering about electric throws and whether they're really just for people who really seriously feel the cold.

I normally have my heating set to around 17.5 degrees as that's my comfortable temperature. The DC fiddle with the thermostat and put it up to 26 when I'm not around, so they can swan around in t-shirts and bare feet - but this house would never actually get to 26 degrees even if it tried all day as it's old and leaky. And I will be having very stern words with any DC who tries that trick this winter.

I'm going to try to find something to stick up the chimney when I'm not using the open fire, as a load of heating must escape through the chimney.

Very jealous of those who have pets to sleep with! I spent my childhood in a very cold house sleeping with dogs and cats in my bed...

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Nanalisa60 · 30/08/2022 23:12

Summer duvet with cotton duvet cover, will move to 15tog in October with brushed cotton bedding, I have also bought that teddy bear bedding for if it gets really cold this winter. Electric under blanket will go back on in October. I don’t have heating on over night, i fact this year the heating is going to go off at 7.30pm and I’m going to bed to watch TV.

abblie · 30/08/2022 23:13

I bought a wool duvet about 3 years ago £99 (extreme I know) but I was having severe night sweats. I googled to see of anything could help and read up on this wool duvet. I was clinching at straws at this stage and bought it and it's the best duvet ever all year round I'm never cold and never too warm.

ginghamstarfish · 30/08/2022 23:18

Cotton sheet for the last few months, with a thin fleece blanket which I throw off after I've snuggled in. I always think summer sleep isn't as good as winter sleep though, much nicer having blankets/hot water bottle.

Sswhinesthebest · 30/08/2022 23:24

mondaytosunday · 30/08/2022 22:52

Exactly this. I like the window open in winter too.

ofwarren · 30/08/2022 23:26

13.5 duvet. I use it all year round and just kick it off if I feel too hot.
I cannot stand lightweight duvets or blankets.

AllLopsided · 30/08/2022 23:27

Currently a sheet and a 4.5 tog silk duvet which is thrown on and off all night. Still 30 in the day here but down to 11 at night.

It doesn't get down to minus figures till December so will probably hold off changing to the 10.5 tog duvet till then. I use electric heat pads for pain, but they a good for adding warmth in winter too, I don't think they cost a lot to run.

CombatBarbie · 30/08/2022 23:27

I'm really hating seeing these kind of threads. It really is scary times. We are racing against time to have some of the downstairs insulated before the weather turns. 200yr old solid walled house. Thankfully we have a wood burner to use during the day but heating/water is via Oil.

OP can you not turn radiators to the off position in unused rooms and just heat the room you are in. Being cold is not fun.

FlipFlops4Me · 03/09/2022 13:51

My DH used to be a toaster and I didn't need warm bedding; the problem was keeping cool enough while sharing bedspace with him. Since his stroke he feels the cold dreadfully as he is on bloodthinners so last winter I crocheted a heavy weight blanket for him which he loves, and it goes over his side of the bed. We had a 13.5 tog duvet but I still had the heating on a lot though.

Now I've bought a 15 tog duvet, some brushed cotton bedding and he has new warm pyjamas. I'm going to be far too hot, but I want him sleeping well. And I don't want to have to put the heating on at all.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 04/09/2022 09:58

I was then wondering about electric throws and whether they're really just for people who really seriously feel the cold.

It depends on when you feel the cold. I don't feel it at night - in winter my heating goes off at 10pm, I have a 4.5 tog duvet and the window open. I also rarely have the heating on in the morning (only if it's very cold and then only 30 mins).

I do have an heated throw but I would be more likely to use that during the day (WFH) to delay putting the heating on. But I do like the heating on once it starts to get dark. If I get cold during the evening then it's a throw and microwave hotter on the sofa. Thermostat set to 20 unless really cold.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 04/09/2022 09:59

*microwave hottie

Geansai · 04/09/2022 10:04

Currently just the duvet cover 😁
Usually have a summer duvet but it's been too muggy.
For winter, I get the real fluffy pyjamas, heavy duvet and socks. I bring a hot water bottle as well. I very rarely end up cold. Sherpa blankets are lovely for couches and for beds too. Reasonable priced too.

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