sleep hygiene

noun
UK /sliːp ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
US /sliːp ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

Good habits that help you sleep well at night.

Going to bed at the same time every night is part of good sleep hygiene.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The set of conditions and behaviors that support healthy, restful sleep.

Doctors often ask about sleep hygiene when patients complain of tiredness.

3. Practices such as limiting screens and caffeine before bed to improve sleep quality.

Improving her sleep hygiene meant no phone after nine o'clock.

4. A branch of health advice focused on creating good sleeping environments and schedules.

The clinic offers a workshop on sleep hygiene for new parents.