Thursday, June 22, 2017

How To Maintain Your Child's Bedtime Routine During Summer

Summer is the most awaited time for our kids to relax from any school related stuff but not with a kid-friendly outdoor activity, summer fun, and learning workshops. Kids take advantage of summer as a perfect time to stay up late and wake up late. Parents are tempted to become lax on their kids' sleep schedule but sticking to a fixed bedtime schedule helps your child stay healthy and in tip-top shape all summer long.
British researchers conducted a study comprising 7-year-old children and found that their behavior progresses as their sleep time became more regular than those kids who lack sleep.
How many hours of sleep is recommended for your child's age? Some science-based guidelines can help determine the right amount of sleep your kids need to grow. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) issued a recommendation for wider appropriate sleep duration for children.
Children ages 6-13 years old were advised to sleep 9-11 hours each night while teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Quality sleep ensures your child will have a solid foundation for a proper mind and healthy body. Sleep deprivation often leads to irritability, hypertension, and headaches, making it more difficult for children to fall asleep.
For Moms and Dads out there, check out some of these helpful tips to keep your kid's sleep routine on schedule this summer:
1. Make a sound quality sleep a priority.
The right amount of good night sleep is no less important than a good diet and regular exercise. Enough sleep affects the overall health of a child.
2. Keep a bedtime routine.
Starting up a bedtime routine helps a child to develop self-discipline at a very young age. Try a simple nighttime routine like bathing, brushing, or reading a book before bed.

Friday, June 9, 2017

Buying Mattress at A Store Versus Buying Online

Buying a mattress seems like a simple task until of course, you get to see what you bought online and wished that you could have tested it first before you purchased it.

Research would help in your Orange County mattress selection, regardless of whether you buy it online or in the store.

Pros of Buying Mattress in Store
-You get to try the mattress before you decide to buy it
-Mattress firms usually offer a full-service delivery, sometimes even a full mattress set-up
-Mattress stores usually offer old mattress take away
-You can return your mattress easily in case you are not satisfied with your first choice
-You get solid, professional and knowledgeable advice from mattress salespersons in the store who can help you decide or choose the best mattress for you

When buying online, on the other hand, it is important to note that there are two types of online retailers:
1. There are online stores that sell mattresses from various manufacturers
2. There are also companies who manufacture their own mattresses and have online stores to sell their products.



Pros of Buying Online
-You get to save as much as 15% off the store value because you don't have to pay for the sales tax.
-Brands that are mostly or are solely available online have better quality, are more durable, the materials are better, and offer long term comfort than their physical counterparts
-You get to pay less return fees from online retailers than when you buy from a physical store
-You can buy from the comfort of your own home if you do it online
-There won't be any sales pressure or salespeople hovering at you when you buy online
-On average, online mattress stores have better customer service than the physical stores

Regardless of the pros of each store, however, you just need to take note of the following checklist when buying a mattress:

1. Know what to look for in a mattress. It is best that you understand the features of the different mattresses before taking your pick.