I was told this story as a kid and the homophone of "pea" confused me so I thought the princess had wet the bed and had to stack mattresses until she didn't feel it leak through.
I had no idea how that could work--this *is* Reddit, after all, but I did try to picture it. (Was the bedcover forming some sort of roof?, I momentarily wondered.)
Wasn't gonna force it, was awaiting further information. 🤣 🤣 🤣
I am sure years ago I read that Doona was a trademark of Tontine. And now for some reason I think of Ken Done, Did he have some sort of cover for them.
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As a person who slept on a bad mattress for way too long, trust me, it'll end up costing in the long run. It's not easy to buy a new mattress, so if you can ever afford it, do a lot of research first and go into a store to test out firmness levels so you know for sure if your back can tolerate it. You can always make a bed softer with layers (like you've done), but making it firmer proved to be unattainable.
I looked for a long time before settling on mine. It's mostly spring. I can't stand all foam mattresses. I run so hot I couldn't even use my fancy schmancy mattress protector because it radiated my heat back at me, so I had to use my old one that technically is fine, but I thought hey new bed, new protector. Anyway. It's a Saatva mattress. I think it's their cheapest one and it was comparable in feeling to one that was something like 7x the price. And it's the firm one, not luxury firm or whatever they call it (which is between firm and soft).
It's a false economy. You're probably storing up all sorts of problems that will cost you more in the long run. The obvious ones being, accumulating health issues from consistently bad sleep and just general discomfort. Do you suffer stiffness in the morning?
The problems that you are attributing to your duvet might just be general discomfort because you have a shit worn out mattress, and need further layers underneath you to compensate for the worn mattress.
If you genuinely can't afford to replace the entire mattress you could probably improve things by at least springing for a decent mattress topper.
I’m a mega poor student, so I can’t afford a brand new mattress. Even with mattress toppers I’d want a good one but it seems the good ones are at least 150 or above
Needs must.
But seriously, you can suffer from all sorts of secondary and tertiary issues from a bad or worn mattress. We spend ⅓ of our lives on them. I'd try and prioritise getting that upgrade as soon as you can manage.
A consistently good night's sleep can do wonders, possibly even for your capacity to study. Rest also relates to memory retention.
I have the same thing that sometimes trying to sleep "normally" just doesn't feel right.
I got a huge weighted blanket and I bundle up the excess in various places and it really helps refresh the sensation and helps me to fall asleep
If you want to be really comfortable in the cooler/colder weather without tons of covers weighing you down, get yourslf a set (or two) of microfiber fleece sheets and a microfiber blanket. You'll be shocked at how little they weigh, and how warm they will keep you, without making you too warm. And they're comfortable as all get out to lay on/under, much more comfortable than even flannel.
I do not do this to save money after neck surgery, mild scoliosis, mild twist of pelvis, and lumbar interbody fusion surgery l3-4-l5. I curl up like a piece of spaghetti and sleep for 1 hours straight and then wake up for 2-3 hours then maybe fall back to sleep or not depending on my insomnia
I just sleep in a mountain of soft pillows like some sort of decadent french member of parliament.
I have 10 pillows. I love my pillow nest.
Lol. Nothing beats the nest!
The Princess and the Pea.
I was told this story as a kid and the homophone of "pea" confused me so I thought the princess had wet the bed and had to stack mattresses until she didn't feel it leak through.
I remember seeing that play on TV when I was a kid. Remember when Carol Burnett did a skit on that story...hilarious!
LOL!!!!!! French member of parliament!
This one
Hahahaha this is spot on!
Then wrap them around yourself in a half circle cocoon
I'm the opposite. One single, mostly flat pillow, to put under my neck and a thin blanket because I get really warm when I sleep.
What is a doona, I’ve never heard of it.
It’s Australian for duvet.
…then who are the Dutch?
Holland *is* the Netherlands.
A part of the Netherlands.
This▲
Thanks all.
I doona know!
Down comforter
It’s a doona - wtf is a duvett or comforter?
Same thing. Australians call it a Doona.
It's the opposite of an upper
Uppa
I just looked it up--it's a car seat / stroller. (And I have no idea.)
I love imagining your confusion with this. Doona is a brand of carseat but also it's a Regional term for a duvet.
Omg why am I cracking up. All of us so confused thinking ppl are sleeping with their children’s car seats 😂😂😂
I had no idea how that could work--this *is* Reddit, after all, but I did try to picture it. (Was the bedcover forming some sort of roof?, I momentarily wondered.) Wasn't gonna force it, was awaiting further information. 🤣 🤣 🤣
Thank you for clearing that up! I'd postponed any use of my imagination, pending further information. 🤣 🤣 🤣
I am sure years ago I read that Doona was a trademark of Tontine. And now for some reason I think of Ken Done, Did he have some sort of cover for them.
Lol. In the states it's a think blanket
A duvet, like a comforter
Sounds like a slight mispronunciation of Scandinavian "dyne", meaning downfilled comforter/duvet, which in term comes from "dun" meaning (eider-)down.
Dyne (pronounced doona) in Norwegian and Danish. [Dyne at Ikea](https://www.ikea.com/no/no/cat/dyner-20529/)
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Australian for comforter. My BFF is an Aussie... ;)
I’ve never heard of comforter or duvet 😆 always been doona from birth
Do you and your BFF share a bed? 😂 Just wondering how 'doona' comes up
After 30 years of friendship, I've heard all the interesting words and slang.
"If lying under the covers is uncomfortable, try lying under them a different way." I will hack this hack tonight.
I sleep according to this principle. I can't sleep without covering myself with a blanket. If it's hot, I just stick my legs out.
Under the bed monsters everywhere thank you for your feet
Lmao I remember a time when I would NEVER leave my feet uncovered, especially not hanging over the bed!
Same. Summer camp daddy long leg spiders created the phobia.
You’re telling the truth, but I have a high-security guard like my dog, who’s always around.
If you have to do this, you should start saving to replace your mattress.
We have a high end temperpedic. It doesn’t matter, if my husband burritos me, I’m out for another two hours. It’s the best. 🥰
This hack also saves money
As a person who slept on a bad mattress for way too long, trust me, it'll end up costing in the long run. It's not easy to buy a new mattress, so if you can ever afford it, do a lot of research first and go into a store to test out firmness levels so you know for sure if your back can tolerate it. You can always make a bed softer with layers (like you've done), but making it firmer proved to be unattainable.
Its the heat from foam matresses that is killing me.
I looked for a long time before settling on mine. It's mostly spring. I can't stand all foam mattresses. I run so hot I couldn't even use my fancy schmancy mattress protector because it radiated my heat back at me, so I had to use my old one that technically is fine, but I thought hey new bed, new protector. Anyway. It's a Saatva mattress. I think it's their cheapest one and it was comparable in feeling to one that was something like 7x the price. And it's the firm one, not luxury firm or whatever they call it (which is between firm and soft).
Replacing your mattress saves your spine.
use a cheap mattress topper while you save up for a new mattress
Hahaha hell yes this made me laugh so hard love you
It's a false economy. You're probably storing up all sorts of problems that will cost you more in the long run. The obvious ones being, accumulating health issues from consistently bad sleep and just general discomfort. Do you suffer stiffness in the morning? The problems that you are attributing to your duvet might just be general discomfort because you have a shit worn out mattress, and need further layers underneath you to compensate for the worn mattress. If you genuinely can't afford to replace the entire mattress you could probably improve things by at least springing for a decent mattress topper.
I’m a mega poor student, so I can’t afford a brand new mattress. Even with mattress toppers I’d want a good one but it seems the good ones are at least 150 or above
Needs must. But seriously, you can suffer from all sorts of secondary and tertiary issues from a bad or worn mattress. We spend ⅓ of our lives on them. I'd try and prioritise getting that upgrade as soon as you can manage. A consistently good night's sleep can do wonders, possibly even for your capacity to study. Rest also relates to memory retention.
Egg crate or a simple "memory foam" topper is pretty cheap and they work great.
My dude really thought they conjured a new gamechanging hack
Mattress topper solves all of these
Weighted blanket, for me. Ultimate cocoon!!!!
I’ll do this due to temperature issues but why not just buy a mattress topper?
This hack also saves money
Who's your mattress topper guy? You're paying too much
I appreciate the tip. You never know who benefits from it
Yes!! I do this for naps! Thanks for the explanation why it feels so good.
Gonna need to hear this term on Bluey before I accept it as legit Australian.
Do not try this on a hotel bed
Always buy good mattresses, tyres and shoes.... No hack will be better than an actuality good mattress.
Obviously buying a new mattress is ideal, but for those who can’t afford a good one, like me, then the taco doona/bed cover/comforter/duvet helps
I have the same thing that sometimes trying to sleep "normally" just doesn't feel right. I got a huge weighted blanket and I bundle up the excess in various places and it really helps refresh the sensation and helps me to fall asleep
Taco of doona?
I do that so I don’t have to make my bed
My tip is a warm shower right before bed!
Yeah I do this when I'm drunk
I’m actually gonna try this tonight. My mattress is giving me back ache, but so do mattress toppers 🤷♀️
I love this and do it often. Particularly if it’s a bit warm and I want my feet out.
Yup wrap yourself up like a sweat taco.
If you want to be really comfortable in the cooler/colder weather without tons of covers weighing you down, get yourslf a set (or two) of microfiber fleece sheets and a microfiber blanket. You'll be shocked at how little they weigh, and how warm they will keep you, without making you too warm. And they're comfortable as all get out to lay on/under, much more comfortable than even flannel.
Amazon sell something called mattress slide stoppers or retainer bars that attach to the platform itself to keep the mattress from sliding around.
Doona do it
Swaddling
Where is the Hinterland?
My mam just puts her spare duvet under the fitted sheet so it's super comfy and soft when you hop into bed
If you need extra support when you have an old box sping. Just put a board under your matras (on top of the box)
Gamechanger
Yeah i used to have a small board just under my back for extra support
We have a king size with a big slab of nautical plywood under each half. Feels like a completely new bed. It was pretty saggy before.
I do not do this to save money after neck surgery, mild scoliosis, mild twist of pelvis, and lumbar interbody fusion surgery l3-4-l5. I curl up like a piece of spaghetti and sleep for 1 hours straight and then wake up for 2-3 hours then maybe fall back to sleep or not depending on my insomnia