Emerging evidence suggests that poor sleep quality – caused by interrupted sleep at night – can be linked to challenging behaviour, mood swings, poor attention and lower school performance. Subjects such as English and maths require greater use of brain functions such as memory, planning and sustained focus. The part of the brain that supports these functions is sensitive to the effects of poor sleep. Inspired by Sealy South Africa.
There are also links between poor sleep patterns and a range of childhood problems, from depression to obesity.
Sleep tips for children
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that children ages 5 to 12 get 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Teens need about nine hours. If your child is consistently getting less than the recommended amount of sleep and/or waking up frequently during the night, it may be important to reevaluate their bedtime routine, bedtimes, and sleep environment.
Sleep tips for children
There’s a reason why newborns tend to sleep all day. Their brains are developing, they’re constantly learning new things, and sleep is vital when it comes to their development. When your baby wakes up too early after a nap, he or she may be hungry or need a diaper change. Try to calmly and quietly fix the problem and soothe your baby back to sleep.
Your baby’s sleeping environment is also important. Your baby’s mattress should be firm and not soft. Test it by pushing your hand into the mattress; if it takes too long to return to its original shape, it’s too soft. The mattress should return to its original shape quickly. A mattress that’s too soft poses a suffocation hazard. Additionally, a firm mattress provides babies with the structural support they need as they grow.
Sealy bed mattresses Specially designed to give children the support they need as they grow. We only use high-quality, natural, hypoallergenic materials, with an aloe vera fabric cover that allows the mattress to breathe. In terms of durability, the fabric can be washed with mild soap and a cloth.
Sleep Tips for Toddlers
Sleeping during this stage of your baby’s life can be difficult as he or she experiences separation anxiety and adjusts to moving to a new, bigger bed. Your little one is also starting to assert some independence and will try different techniques to delay bedtime. Be patient and firm and let your baby make some decisions – like what pajamas to wear or what bedtime story to read.
Consider the size of your toddler’s bed. A new car-shaped bed may look cute, but because babies grow so quickly, it’s often best to move straight to a single, three-quarter, or double bed.
Mattresses made of breathable, easy-to-clean fabric ensure good air circulation, keeping body temperature well-regulated. This helps encourage deep sleep cycles essential for improved health and growth.
Even if your child is toilet trained, accidents can happen at night, so the mattress you choose should be made of easy-to-clean fabric. For extra protection, cover the bed with a waterproof mattress cover. Sealy Posturepedic Mattress Protectors It is manufactured with a fully elasticated skirt that stretches in 4 directions, ensuring a secure fit to protect your mattress and extend the life of your investment in your child’s sleep.
Sleep Tips for School Children
After a full day of activity, children need a good night’s rest so they can start their new day feeling well-rested. If you haven’t already, this is a good time to introduce good sleep habits that include setting a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, and a period of relaxation before bed.
The best mattress for your baby will not only be the one with the best support, it should also provide cushion for their growing body and provide a soothing level of comfort to help them relax. In addition to keeping their spine and bones in an upright position (which is especially important to consider as your baby grows), a supportive mattress will reduce tossing and turning, allowing your baby to sleep more soundly.
the Seely’s Singles The mattress range is orthodontically developed with Sealy’s exclusive Posturepedic Technology™, an interconnected spring system covered in layers of foam and comfort, supporting your child’s ideal sleeping position. Sealy’s Posturepedic Technology™ targets
Sleep Tips for Teens
It’s important for parents to play an active role during these formative years. Remember that teens have a delayed circadian rhythm, which means they naturally want to stay up late and sleep in late—and this can be difficult to manage with a school schedule. Work with your teen to develop a healthy sleep schedule. Setting ground rules and limiting certain activities can help manage this potentially difficult situation.
While it may be tempting to give your teen your old mattress, it is advisable to invest in one that will support them as they grow, and encourage them to sleep as best they can. Old mattresses not only disturb your child’s sleep due to poor comfort levels, but they can also seriously affect their health. Mattresses are made of foam that absorbs sweat, saliva, body oils, and other bodily fluids, making your child’s bed a playground for bacteria and germs. In other words, used mattresses can harbor millions of microscopic bugs.
These dust mites can cause runny noses, sneezing, watery eyes, itching, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, used mattresses often cause or exacerbate asthma, allergies, and diseases that may contribute to poor sleep quality. In addition to late-night activities such as screen time before bed, this can have a significant negative impact on a teen’s sleep quality and thus their behavior and academic performance during the day.
Invest in your child’s sleep
There’s a misconception that young children’s bodies don’t need the best technology in bedding, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Children need more supportive beds and mattresses than adults do, because their overall health and happiness depend on how well they sleep as they get older.
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