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Top tips for sleeping in the cold. Like many of us, you may be trying to get away with not turning your heating on, however, you might also be struggling to sleep through the current cold temperatures. ”The energy crisis currently happening in this country is reaping havoc in households everywhere. Not only does this cause a huge amount of stress, for many of us it means there are some very cold nights in store.” "Combine these two things and you've got a recipe for sleepless night after sleepless night.” Dr Daisy has shared her top tips. Wear the right pyjamas, First things first, you need to choose pyjamas that will keep the cold out. "Layering your nightwear and bedding is a must to keep the warm air in and the cold air out.” "A lot of thin layers is far better for keeping warm rather than one thick layer, as it traps the air between them." "Opt for cotton or wool bedding and nightwear, and this will be the best method for trapping in plenty of warm air while keeping you comfortable.” Dr Daisy Mae, a sleeping expert who has teamed up with wooden bed manufacturer, Get Laid Beds. Warm baths and beverages "A nice warm bath an hour or so before bed will raise your temperature nicely while relaxing the muscles," Dr Daisy says. "Cooling down after a bath stimulates the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin. Your body temperature falls before you drift off to sleep.” According to the expert, you should avoid having the bath "too hot" as this will just make you sweat. Eliminate drafts, It is important to ensure that you are aware of any drafts in your home. ”Be sure to check all windows and doors are properly closed and that no air is getting through any cracks around their structures," Dr Daisy states. Let the sun shine! Try to get as much sunshine as you can. It may not be sunbathing weather, but at any given opportunity you should let the sunshine through into your bedroom as much as possible”. "After a full day or so of sun, this will increase the temperature in your room and will set a good foundation of heat in the room for when it's time to go to bed.” THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT