Posted by: Bedshed
on Dec 19, 2011
How many times have you put your kids to sleep only to find them up a few hours later? And don’t we just love the excuses! Mum I need a drink, I’m hungry, I’m scared, I’m sick, I need you! We have all heard the excuses! You can get a good night’s sleep when your children sleep through the night, so here are some tips to help keep your child in bed all night!
- Make sure your child is comfortable in their room. Let them pick their bed, linen, decorations and position of furniture. If they love their room they will want to spend time in it.
- Routine is the key! The routine can be simple, but keeping it consistent every night ensures they know the process. Such as, having a bath, putting on pj’s, brushing teeth, reading a book.
- Make bedtime a special time they look forward to. It could be reading a book together before saying good night. A special game when brushing their teeth. A special way to hug and say good night.
- Make sure you take your child to the bathroom just before bed. A child waking up and needing to go to the bathroom is considered one of the key reasons they wake up.
- Can’t get your child to sleep in their own bed? A very successful tactic has been the use of “celebration” to get kids into their own bed. “Now you’re in kindy you stay in your own bed each night!” “Now that you’re 4 years old you get to choose a special toy and you sleep with them every night."
- Don’t weaken! We know it’s heartbreaking to listen to your child crying and begging and pleading, and often it’s easier to give in. But if you do, the child wins and they know what cards to play to get their way! Be strong. If your child leaves their bedroom, take them back with no discussion. It can take time to break the habit, but any weakness shows the child that their behaviour results in the change they want.
Consistency and routine are the key. If you maintain this consistency and rules, you will be on your way to a better night’s sleep!
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Posted by: Bedshed
on Dec 12, 2011
So you asked us what Tempur is all about, so here is a bit more detail about this great product.
TEMPUR is a visco-elastic, temperature sensitive material that moulds to the exact contours of your body. With TEMPUR billions of open cells gently move around the curves of your body giving you total support where you need it, with no counter pressure, to give you a feeling of weightlessness and ensure your night-time renewal for body and mind.
Plus, did you know Tempur is the only mattress and pillow recognised by NASA and certified by the Space Foundation. Tempur is also recognised as the number 1 premium mattress company in the world.
Tempur also have a selection of uniquely designed pillows to support you in your preferred sleeping position. So whether you sleep on your back, side or even tummy, there is a pillow that is perfect for your needs. Once again the TEMPUR visco-elastic, temperature sensitive material moulds to the exact contours of your head and shoulders. With TEMPUR billions of open cells gently move around the curves of your head and shoulders giving you total support where you need it, with no counter pressure.
You really do need to experience it to truly understand how amazing the mattresses and pillows are. Head to your local Bedshed where you can lay down on the mattress and pillows and experience the feeling of weightlessness and the best night’s sleep!!
Posted by: Bedshed
on Dec 04, 2011
Most of us don't give our mattress much thought, even though we spend ¼ of our lives sleeping on it! But, if you have had your mattress for 10 years, you've probably slept on it for about 30000 hours.
Ignoring your mattress can have adverse affects on the quality of your sleep and your wallet! Here are some tips on mattress care.
- Treat it like any other piece of fine furniture. Don't stand or jump on it!
- Turning your mattress regularly will help increase its life, ensuring you look after your investment. Turn your mattress every 2 weeks for the first 3 months or as instructed by the manufacturer. Thereafter turn it every two months. Some new mattresses don't need flipping. Check with the manufacturer's instructions.
- To protect your mattress from stains use a mattress protector, which, if soiled, is far easier to clean and cheaper to replace than a mattress is. It may be a condition of the warranty that you use a mattress protector.
- Treat spills and stains as soon as possible. Gently scrape away any soiling or mop away liquid from the fabric. Use upholstery cleaner or lukewarm soapy water as a general cleaning agent to remove the residue of the spill. Don't saturate the fabric or interior with water or other cleaning liquid. Dry thoroughly in the shade, away from direct heat.
- Keep your mattress clean and dry.
- Vacuum the mattress regularly (each time you change your sheets) using low suction to remove fluff and dust.
- Make sure you carefully read the warranty card that comes with your mattress. It will give you a basic guideline for maintaining your mattress. Proper maintenance and attention is the key to mattress longevity.
- Check that the legs and casters are tight on your base! Settling over time can affect the stability of your bed.
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