The Sleeping Dove Comforter Sleep Blog
Stories on cooling sleep, hot-flash relief, and the people behind Sleeping Dove.
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A Thank You to All Fathers from Sleeping Dove
In the summertime, I love our yearly trip to James’s family cottage in the Midwest, and one of the biggest reasons is that we get to spend time...
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Sleeping Dove Will Soon Introduce Matching Sheets and Pillowcases
When James and I created the Sleeping Dove Comforter with its cooling panels, we wanted to make bedtime more comfortable for people who sleep hot or share a...
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A Thank You to All Mothers from Sleeping Dove
James and I were fortunate to have two amazing mothers in our lives. With Mother’s Day coming soon, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the...
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Is a Premium Cooling Comforter Like Sleeping Dove Worth It?
If you’ve ever shopped for a comforter online, you’ve probably noticed a wide range of prices. Some cost under $100, while others are $300, $400, or more. It’s...
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Sleeping Dove will soon introduce our Lightweight Comforter
People are very different when it comes to sleep and bedding. Some are cold sleepers, like I am, and love a warm and cozy layer. Others are like...
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Why Men also Love the Sleeping Dove Comforter
The original goal of Sleeping Dove was to create a natural cooling solution for women like DJ who were navigating nighttime overheating during perimenopause and menopause. But somewhere...
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Sleeping Dove: Our Cooling System Is Now U.S. Patented
As of February 24, 2026, our signature comforter design is officially protected by a U.S. utility patent that covers the unique panel system we created to help sleepers...
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Sleep Changes After 50 and How Sleeping Dove Can Help
If you’ve noticed that sleeping well feels harder after 50, you’re not alone. Many women and men experience changes in sleep quality as they get older. Nighttime overheating,...
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A Thank You to Those Who Serve, from Sleeping Dove
As February begins, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the people who have served, or are currently serving, our country. One of the...
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We Don’t Dress the Same All Day. Why Should We Sleep That Way?
Have you noticed that you instinctively adjust what you wear during the day based on comfort. You might put on jeans and a T-shirt in the morning, add...
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No Fasteners in the Sleeping Dove Comforter
When people first see our comforter, a common question comes up: “Do the panels have fasteners to keep them closed?” The answer is simple, no. On paper, fasteners...
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Sleeping Dove: Our 2025 Journey Building a Natural Cooling Comforter
2025 was an extraordinary year for James and me. We finally launched Sleeping Dove in April after a couple of years of grinding through design and prototypes, with...
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A Holiday Wish from Sleeping Dove
As 2025 comes to a close, James and I find ourselves pausing more often than usual. The past few weeks have been incredibly meaningful for us. Seeing so...
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Thank You, Sleep Foundation, For Recognizing Sleeping Dove Again
We are elated to share that the Sleeping Dove Comforter has now been featured twice by SleepFoundation.org, a respected leader in sleep research and bedding recommendations. After naming...
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What Goes Into a Sleeping Dove Comforter
A comforter is something you use every single night, so it makes sense to understand what goes into it. To start, our prices align with other premium bedding...
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Why We Love Warm Shoulders While Cooling Our Core or Feet
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved going to bed with my shoulders covered. I never questioned it until perimenopause, when I began overheating at my...
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A Thanksgiving Reflection: Sleeping Dove Thanks Our Customers
Of all the holidays, Thanksgiving has always been my favorite. It’s not about gifts. It’s about looking at your life, the people around you, and being thankful for...
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Why I Needed a Natural Cooling Solution for Menopause
Perimenopause was a difficult transition for me. At first the changes were subtle. Unexplained weight gain. Moments of forgetfulness. Nothing too alarming. Just enough to make me pause....
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Why Being Covered Helps You Sleep Better
My partner and I both sleep better when we’re covered. That coverage just makes us feel safe and provides that childhood soothing of being “tucked in.” This was...
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Thanks to Bold Journey for featuring Sleeping Dove
We’re honored to be featured this October by Bold Journey, who took the time to share the story behind Sleeping Dove and our mission to bring natural, tech-free cooling...
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Sleeping Dove Featured by Sleep Foundation
We’re thrilled to share that the Sleeping Dove Comforter has been featured by SleepFoundation.org, a trusted authority in sleep science and education. To be recognized as "Best for...
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Sleeping Dove at the Ultimate Women’s Expo
We’re excited to be part of the Ultimate Women’s Expo in Los Angeles this weekend, October 18 & 19! Come visit us and experience the Sleeping Dove Cooling...
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The Sleeping Dove Cooling Comforter Celebrates Menopause Awareness Month
October is recognized as Menopause Awareness Month, and I love how bold and confident we are becoming as women going through this stage of life. Today, menopause is...
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Sleeping Dove Cooling Comforter vs. Traditional Comforters
You might think a traditional comforter can handle sweaty nights—but does it really? When you push it down to cool off your core, your shoulders and arms are...
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Summer to Fall: the Sleeping Dove Comforter Adapts With You
September is here and summer is winding down. Even the days in Los Angeles absorb that crisp hint of fall in the air. This is the time when...
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Good Sleep and the Sleeping Dove Cooling Comforter
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t sleep well, I have a hard time showing up the next day as my “best self.” I find myself...
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Best Cooling Comforter? The SleepingDove Comforter
Before we created Sleeping Dove, when I entered perimenopause, the only cooling comforters on the market, and still to this day, fell into two camps: Tech-based solutions with...
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How Perimenopause Inspired the SleepingDove Cooling Comforter
In 2023, I was in my late 40’s. My career was going great. My 11-year-old Maltipoo was finally warming up to his new rescue puppy brother. And I...
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Beyond a Cooling Mattress: The Sleeping Dove Comforter
I think we can all agree that “heat rises.” It’s true in the kitchen, outside on a still summer day … and in your bed. When you’re sleeping,...
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Why the Sleeping Dove Comforter Is 100% Cotton
When my partner James and I started designing the Sleeping Dove Comforter, we knew we wanted the fabric to feel amazing to the touch and against your body....
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Organic Cooling for Better Sleep!
I don’t know about you, but when I’m half-asleep at 2AM, the last thing I want is to be fumbling for a remote or reaching for an app...
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Other Products Overpromise. Sleeping Dove Comforter Delivers
There have been so many times in my life when I bought a new product I was genuinely excited about, only to realize it didn’t deliver. And it...
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The All-Season Sleeping Dove Comforter
The month of July just started and that means hot summer days ahead. Great for fun afternoons in the park or at the beach. A bit of a...
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Why We Chose Baffle Box Construction
At Sleeping Dove, we believe that sleeping too hot often goes hand-in-hand with sleeping too cold. So when we figured out how to help hot sleepers cool down...
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How the Sleeping Dove Comforter Adapts to You
Can you relate? You fall asleep feeling just right, only to wake up hot and uncomfortable in the middle of the night? Me too. Why does this happen?...
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The Beauty of Sharing a Bed with Someone You Love
Like all adults, James and I have busy lives. Even though we share the same house, it’s sometimes hard to find time during the day to sit together...
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Pregnancy Can Leave You Sleepless and Overheated
A scientifically grounded look at why pregnancy affects sleep temperature, and how the Sleeping Dove Comforter helps expecting mothers rest easier and feel cared for.
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The Best Comforter for Menopause Relief
Struggling with night sweats or hot flashes? Discover how the Sleeping Dove Comforter helps menopausal women sleep cooler, longer, and more comfortably.
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Why Dogs and Cats Love Sleeping Dove!
When we designed the Sleeping Dove Comforter, we had one goal in mind: to naturally cool off specific parts of the body. But once we started testing early...
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The Cooling Comforter That Simplifies Sleep
If you’ve ever searched for a cooling comforter, you’ve probably run into options with wires, plugs, or even phone apps. And while they promise climate control, they often...
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What Is a Cold Sleeper and Why You Still Overheat?
If you’re the type who piles on blankets or slips into fuzzy socks before bed while your partner sleeps with just a sheet, you might be a cold sleeper....
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Sleep Divorce: Should You Sleep Apart?
Why Couples Are Choosing Separate Beds? When we first realized our temperature needs were different, James and I thought about sleeping separately. For many couples, sharing a bed...
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Your Body Has Two Sleep Systems
The Sleeping Dove Comforter supports your body’s two sleep systems: emotional calm and thermoregulation, for deeper, more restful, connected sleep.
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Why Pets Pinning Blankets Make You Overheat
By DJ, Sleeping Dove Founder We have two dogs in our household. Lucky, our older Maltipoo, is 9 pounds. Ash, our sweet rescue, is 22 pounds. We adore...
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The Science of Temperature and Better Sleep
Your body’s temperature plays a crucial role in sleep quality. Naturally, it drops by 1–2°F at night to signal that it’s time to rest, helping boost melatonin production...
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Blanket Too Heavy on Your Feet? Try SleepingDove
It turns out, your feet play a bigger role in your sleep comfort than most people realize. They’re highly sensitive to both pressure and temperature.
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Midsection Overheating at Night? Try SleepingDove
There’s a reason your torso often feels like the hottest part of your body at night.
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We’ve officially launched!
We've officially launched the brand Sleeping Dove!
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