I had my kids and I was scared to sleep.
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If every few nights you wake up feeling like you’re choking, if you’re scared you won’t open your eyes when your kids need you… this page is for you.
I won’t dress it up: I was terrified of falling asleep. I’d get into bed and think: “What if I don’t wake up tonight?” I’d force my eyelids open until sunrise. That’s no way to live.
Sacred weekends… and panic nights
My weekends with them are everything. But every two or three nights I’d wake up suddenly with my neck tense, gasping for air, and one cold thought: “What if I hadn’t woken up?”
Then came the fear of going back to sleep. I’d lie there alert, listening to my own noises, already imagining disaster.
I tried sleeping on my side, a high pillow, strips and sprays. One day “thank goodness”, the next day the scare again. I started avoiding naps with the kids out of pure fear.
I felt unworthy: a dad should be awake in the morning… not broken.
The final straw was a Saturday at 3:41. I woke with a sharp jolt in my chest and my throat stuck tight. I sat up in bed, gasped, and thought: “If this hits me properly, who wakes my kids?” That’s when I hit rock bottom.
What nobody had explained to me
A physiotherapist friend explained it to me clearly:
When you fall asleep, your muscles relax.
Your lower jaw and tongue slide slightly backwards.
Your throat narrows.
Soft tissue flutters in bursts and, sometimes, there are micro-pauses in airflow.
Those bursts and pauses send your brain one signal: “danger”.
It’s not just “an annoying noise”. It’s an unpredictable night: spike, silence, spike… Your brain jumps, yanks you out of sleep, and leaves you on guard.
Result: you fall asleep scared, you wake up gasping every few nights, and you end up trapped in the loop of “I won’t sleep in case I don’t wake up”.
The missing 1%: almost everything I tried targets the nose or blocks the sound. But the cause is further back, where the jaw drops and narrows the airway. If you don’t stop that drift, the alarm comes back.
The idea that changed my weekends
I discovered AirRest™ Night Protection. It’s not a hard device that squeezes you. It’s a gentle, adjustable micro-advance with a comfortable hinge. It keeps the jaw slightly forward so the airway doesn’t narrow.
No narrowing = no bursts.
No bursts = no jolt.
No jolt = you actually sleep.
The two-step adjustment won me over:
• Adjustment 1: gentle, so you can get used to it comfortably.
• Adjustment 2: one step up if you still notice anything odd.
You find your quiet spot at home, in minutes, and you stay there.
Two nights that broke the fear
It arrived on a Friday. I fitted it in five minutes.
Night 1: I read them a bedtime story. I switched off the light, afraid of the usual jolt.
My breathing stayed steady. Hours passed. I woke up calm. No jolting gasps. No scare. I made toast before they got up.
Night 2: I moved up to the Second Setting. No odd spikes. No unsettling silence. At 9:00 we were the three of us having pancakes and hot chocolate. Me looking at my kids — not at the ceiling.
Small and huge things came back: good mood, easy laughter, wanting to go to the park. That morning I told myself: “Today, I really am their dad.”
How AirRest™ let me sleep when my kids were there
What it is:
Small, discreet, and easy to clean.
Adjustable micro-advance with a comfortable hinge.
Set up at home in minutes.
What it does:
Keeps the airway open and predictable all night.
Prevents fluttering (vibration in bursts) and odd pauses.
Switches off the brain’s “on-guard jolt”.
Why this works and the other stuff didn’t:
Strips and sprays: target the nose; the cause is further back.
Background noise: masks the sound, not the irregularity.
Sleeping upright: wrecks your neck — and it’s no life with kids.
“Staying awake”: leaves you broken the next day.
AirRest™ goes to the cause. No narrowing, no bursts; no bursts, no scare; no scare, you sleep.
Clear signs that the morning came back
I slept for several hours straight with them in the house.
I didn’t sit up in bed gasping.
I woke up with energy and without guilt.
At 9 we had breakfast and plans.
Leo said to me: “Dad, you play more today.”
Three nights for your best morning
Simple plan
Night 1: Gentle setting. Find comfort.
Night 2: Go up one step if you notice anything odd.
Night 3: Keep your quiet spot.
Useful routine: put it in before the bedtime story, breathe through your nose for a minute, switch screens off half an hour before.
Maintenance: rinse in the morning and store it in its case.
Goal: a predictable night, no jolts, so you wake up present.
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Dr Charles Walker: Consultant in Sleep Medicine (London)
Every day I see how snoring steals hours of life and ruins the peace at home.
After testing AirRest™, my verdict is clear: for cases of mild to moderate snoring without underlying disease, it marks a before and after.
Its design quietly but effectively opens the airway, stabilises the flow of air and removes the vibration in the tissues that causes that unbearable noise.
Within days — and in some patients from the very first night — I’ve seen a dramatic drop in snoring, fewer micro-awakenings and people waking with more energy, plus that tangible quiet that leads to better mood and easier relationships at home.
It’s a change you can feel and be grateful for.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I really notice a change from the very first night?
Will I really notice a change from the very first night?
In many cases, yes: by gently opening the airways you reduce vibration and micro-awakenings, which often means your snoring becomes much quieter or even disappears.
Is it comfortable or will it bother me when I sleep?
Is it comfortable or will it bother me when I sleep?
AirRest™ is designed to be discreet and ergonomic. After 2–3 nights of adjustment, most people say they “hardly notice it”. We’ve reduced the “friction” of using it so your brain links it with relief and rest, not effort.
Is it safe? What is it made from?
Is it safe? What is it made from?
It’s made from medical-grade hypoallergenic silicone with smooth edges. It contains no latex or phthalates.
It prioritises safety and softness so your body accepts the device as a “sleep ally”.
Will it still work if I sometimes breathe through my mouth or have a blocked nose?
Will it still work if I sometimes breathe through my mouth or have a blocked nose?
The aim is to keep the airway more open and support a stable airflow. If you have occasional congestion, it helps reduce resistance; if the blockage is severe, we recommend clearing your nose beforehand.
Does it fall out at night or move around a lot?
Does it fall out at night or move around a lot?
The fit is designed to stay secure without feeling tight. If you feel it’s loose, check the positioning and the recommended size. Once it feels secure (doesn’t move, doesn’t bother you), your confidence grows and you tend to use it every night.
How do I clean it and how long does it last?
How do I clean it and how long does it last?
Rinse it daily with warm water and mild soap, then let it air-dry. With normal use and basic care, it should last for several months.
Fast ritual = no excuses for not keeping it in top condition.
How is it better than nasal strips or stick-on patches?
How is it better than nasal strips or stick-on patches?
Strips lift from the outside; AirRest™ works where it matters most: it reduces internal collapse and stabilises airflow.
The result: less vibration, less noise and deeper sleep. You’re paying for a real effect, not a cosmetic fix.
Will my partner actually notice the difference?
Will my partner actually notice the difference?
The change is usually obvious: less noise, less tossing and turning, and a calmer atmosphere in the bedroom.
What if I have sleep apnoea or other breathing problems?
What if I have sleep apnoea or other breathing problems?
AirRest™ is a wellbeing aid for mild to moderate snoring. If you suspect apnoea (pauses in breathing, extreme sleepiness, high blood pressure), speak to a healthcare professional.
The most responsible thing you can do is sleep well and sleep safely.
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