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The Complete Guide to Gifting Kids' Bedding: What to Buy for Every Age, Sleep Style & Occasion

The Complete Guide to Gifting Kids' Bedding: What to Buy for Every Age, Sleep Style & Occasion

Your friend's having a baby. Your niece is moving from their cot to a "big bed." Your godson is turning four. All of these are important developments that should be...
— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Bedding Guides Kids Sleep
How to Store Bedding Properly

How to Store Bedding Properly

Bedding is best when it feels fresh, clean and comfortable, but when it has been stored away for months, it can easily lose these qualities, becoming musty and discoloured. You should be able to use your sheets for many years to come, without needing to spend money buying sets every season.

— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Bedding Guides Cleaning Guides Duvet Guides
Different Types of Duvet Covers and How to Choose for Spring

Different Types of Duvet Covers and How to Choose for Spring

Do you want to know the simplest way to update your bedroom for spring? Your duvet covers. By changing your duvet’s bedding, you can make a difference to the colour and the feel of your bedroom. 

— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Bedding Guides Home & Lifestyle
Sleep Through Every Stage: Supporting Women’s Rest from First Period to Menopause and Beyond

Sleep Through Every Stage: Supporting Women’s Rest from First Period to Menopause and Beyond

This post is done in collaboration with Sleep Charity Sleep isn’t static – it shifts and evolves alongside us. For women in particular, sleep is connected to the body's natural...
— Katy Gilroy
Tagged: Home & Lifestyle Sleep Guides
How to Transition Your Bedroom from Winter to Spring

How to Transition Your Bedroom from Winter to Spring

Quick Answer: To transition your bedroom from winter to spring, start by stripping back heavy layers, switching to lighter and more breathable bedding, and refreshing the bed with softer colours...
— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Bedding Guides Home & Lifestyle
Spring Bedroom Refresh: Colour Combinations, Bedding Ideas and Easy Decor Updates

Spring Bedroom Refresh: Colour Combinations, Bedding Ideas and Easy Decor Updates

Spring is the prelude to summer, giving us longer days, fresher mornings and brighter afternoons. It is a season which shines a light on our home, making it the ideal...
— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Bedding Guides Home & Lifestyle
Infographic Clouds

UK Sleep Report 2026 Infographic

Are you ready for better bedtimes? According to our latest Sleep Report, it suggests that we’re looking for ways to improve our sleep, with over half of respondents rating it...
— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Sleep Science Sleep Surveys
Global Recycling Day: How Panda's Circle of Life Initiative Reduces Waste

Global Recycling Day: How Panda's Circle of Life Initiative Reduces Waste

Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, is a reminder that we all need to do our bit to reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower environmental harm. We came...
— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Panda News Planet protection
How the UK is sleeping: the Panda 2026 Sleep Report

How the UK is sleeping: the Panda 2026 Sleep Report

Quick Answer: The Panda 2026 Sleep Report is a breakdown of the data collected through Panda’s annual sleep survey, a nationally representative survey examining the UK’s current sleep habits. To...
— Katy Gilroy
Tagged: Sleep Science Sleep Surveys
What is the Panda 4-Week Sleep Improvement Challenge?

What is the Panda 4-Week Sleep Improvement Challenge?

Quick Answer: The Panda 4-Week Sleep Improvement Challenge, created in partnership with The Sleep Charity, is a free PDF designed to improve your sleep over four weeks with simple tips...
— Katy Gilroy
Tagged: Panda News
Best Mattress Firmness for Back Pain: How to Choose Based on Your Sleep Style

Best Mattress Firmness for Back Pain: How to Choose Based on Your Sleep Style

Back pain is a common condition, with 9.5 million people in the UK experiencing lower back pain each year, and 5.8 million of those have severe back pain. A debilitating condition, your mattress could be contributing to the pain.

— Caroline Barnes
Tagged: Mattress Guides
Woman with Panda Hybrid pillows in bedroom.

Why is the Panda Hybrid Pillow the Best Pillow for Side Sleepers?

The Independent's IndyBest dedicated shopping reviews team has named our Hybrid Bamboo Pillow the Best Pillow for Side Sleepers in their article on the best pillows for 2026. 

— Caroline Barnes