diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
index abf9683a2f..3bfe9e5788 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ local function lay_down(player, pos, bed_pos, state, skip)
 		end
 
 		-- No sleeping while moving. Slightly different behaviour than in MC.
-		if vector.length(player:get_player_velocity()) > 0.001 then
+		if vector.length(player:get_player_velocity()) > 0.125 then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(name, S("You have to stop moving before going to bed!"))
 			return false
 		end