What is the Scandinavian sleep method?

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Some couples are swearing by the so-called Scandinavian sleep method to help them get shut-eye next to their blanket-hogging spouse.

The practice — popularized in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden — touts using two twin blankets as opposed to one big blanket.

Influencer Erica Stolman Dowdy says the Scandinavian sleep method “could save marriages.”

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“The Scandinavian sleep method is an absolute game changer. 10/10 recommend.”

Some of her followers also said the sleep method has been a dream come true for their co-sleeping arrangements.

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“Once you sleep with two comforters … you will NEVER go back to only one!!!”

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“My husband is from Germany and we’ve always done this, my favorite way to make the bed is to fold each twin and turn it sideways fits perfect."

Opposites attract, and that could apply to sleep habits — which is why the Scandinavian sleep method could help. One spouse may have a higher or lower body temperature than the other, leading to a mismatch in sleep needs, according to the Sleep Foundation.

Sharing a blanket could lead to more wake-ups during the night — or one partner taking all the comforter for themself.

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