diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
index 3ba79d8a7..69f69f17e 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_beds/functions.lua
@@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ function mcl_beds.on_rightclick(pos, player, is_top)
 	update_formspecs(false)
 
 	-- skip the night and let all players stand up
-	if check_in_beds() then
+	if player_in_bed > 0 then
 		minetest.after(5, recheck_in_beds)
 	end
 end
@@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ minetest.register_on_leaveplayer(function(player)
 			break
 		end
 	end
-	if check_in_beds(players) then
+	if player_in_bed > 0 then
 		minetest.after(5, recheck_in_beds)
 	end
 	update_formspecs(false, players)