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Tips for quality sleep

Tips for quality sleep

What should I do to sleep better? Take your time when choosing sleep related products. Bear in mind that when you are buying sleep products you should spend at least 15 minutes in the store testing them before deciding on purchasing. Research shows that impressions about a mattress that you spend 10-15 minutes testing are extremely accurate in demonstrating how you would feel if you were to use it continuously. Try to get as much information as possible regarding the structure and materials used in the mattress. Explain your preferences and understanding of comfort to the sales person in the store.

Why is it important to sleep on a quality mattress and to be sure about its origin? Despite the fact that we spend 33% of our lives sleeping, most of us start paying attention to the mattress we sleep on only when we start having sleep issues. For millions of people around the world the lack of quality sleep causes stress, loss of concentration, headaches, numbness and other related problems during the day. This, however, could be easily avoided. The purchase of a mattress is a long-term investment, thus, having a suitable, quality made product that you choose carefully and in compliance with your needs, will benefit you in the long-run.

Is memory foam suitable for children? Choosing a suitable mattress is a must during every child’s first couple of months because from the age of 0-6 months it needs a solid surface to sleep on. Since newborns are still incapable of lifting their heads, sleeping on soft surfaces might be dangerous; thus, it is strongly recommended that firm baby mattresses be used in other to prevent the danger of suffocation. After the first couple of months, soft surfaces might be considered as an option as well. If you choose a memory foam surface, it should be thick enough to prevent any possible spine deformations for the child.

Why is it beneficial to change the mattress once every couple of years? We very often share the conviction that springs wear and tear too quickly. This, however, is highly inaccurate. It is usually the spring pack that wears and tears the slowest, whereas when additional materials used in a mattress such as foam, latex, memory foam, felt start to wear away, they penetrate the base of single-sided mattresses or start to lose shape in double-sided mattresses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you change your mattress at least once every couple of years. So, for example, we don’t use bedding for long periods of time but we change and wash it regularly, therefore, maintaining hygiene in the bedroom, doesn’t’ stop there.

How to use a mattress for as long as possible? We very often share the conviction that springs wear and tear too quickly. This, however, is highly inaccurate. It is usually the spring pack that wears and tears the slowest, whereas when additional materials used in a mattress such as foam, latex, memory foam, felt start to wear away, they penetrate the base of single-sided mattresses or start to lose shape in double-sided mattresses. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you change your mattress at least once every couple of years. So, for example, we don’t use bedding for long periods of time but we change and wash it regularly, therefore, maintaining hygiene in the bedroom, doesn’t’ stop there.

What surfaces are recommended based on the sleep position? On the side: When we sleep sideways, the pressure in the most protruding body parts – shoulders, thighs, and hips – increases due to the body’s own weight which might cause pain and numbness if the mattress is not capable of responding adequately to the pressure. Therefore, people who typically sleep in this position find soft or fairly soft mattresses more comfortable.
On the back: Some people believe that sleeping on the back is the healthiest sleep position. In such cases moderately firm to very firm mattresses are suitable.
On the stomach: This position is less preferred since it hinders quick and easy alignment of the spine. For such people sleeping on a low or no pillow is recommended in order to achieve comfort. Fairly firm mattresses are preferable.

Tips for quality sleep

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