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WHAT ARE NIGHTMARES?
Posted by on 24 July 2017Ever dreamt you’re being chased by a faceless figure in a dark cloak? You wake up with a jolt, your heart beating and your nerves on edge? This is, in fact, a nightmare. It can be scary, even terrifying, but at least you’re not alone. Many people experience nightmares, according to Best Health Magazine, the figure is nearly 70% of adults1! Of those, 30% say that they these nightmares jerk them out of sleep at least once a month1. So what is a nightmare and what causes it? And when do nightmares .....
Ten great tips to stay warm in bed this Winter
Posted by on 12 June 2017Here comes winter, which means the days get shorter and the nights get longer. It also means it might be time to swap your lightweight quilt for a nice, thick wool quilt, and to add an extra blanket to your bed. Here are ten more tips to help you stay warm in bed and sleep better this winter. 1. Store your summer pjs (and bikinis and sandals) in a box in your wardrobe, or an under bed storage drawer, and purchase some warm pjs. 2. Consider swapping your cotton sheets for flannelette sheets. 3. .....
How to choose a kid's mattress
Posted by on 6 June 2017We’d like to let you in on a helpful way to think about buying the best mattress for your child. It comes down to 4 things. We like to think of it as the FAST checklist. Feel, Age, Support and Total (of your budget). It’s quick to read and will hopefully help you make the final decision about which mattress to choose for your child. 1. Feel How the mattress feels is quite important so it's always a good idea to take your child with you when you're buying a new mattress for them. They probably w .....
Are your teenagers having trouble sleeping?
Posted by on 27 May 2017Now that your child is at secondary school and starting to become independent, you probably think the sleepless nights for them (and you) are over. Unfortunately that might not be the case! As your child grows into a teenager, they have a whole new set of problems that may affect their sleep. If your teenagers are having trouble sleeping here are 5 sleep problems that might be to blame, and a few ideas on how you can try to help them get a better sleep. 1. Too much device time These days, ever .....
Like your small bedroom to look bigger?
Posted by on 11 May 2017If your bedroom feels like it’s only slightly larger than a shoebox, don’t worry - it’s possible to make your small bedroom look bigger. And it doesn’t involve a television rescue team coming in to knock down walls or add a mezzanine! All you need is a bit of imagination and a few tricks. Read our 5 tips below to discover great ways to make your small bedroom look and feel like a spacious oasis. #1 Remove clutter Keep items in your small bedroom to a minimum. If you can, opt for one bedside ta .....