2011 March | All American Bunk Beds

Staying awake while driving a car.

Raising the volume on the radio will help keep you awake while driving.

False – More than 40% believe this, but research shows that loud radios and opening the window—common strategies used by people trying to stay awake—don’t work.

Test you sleep IQ – #3

People need less sleep as they grow older.

False. – As we get older, we don’t need less sleep, but we often get less sleep. That’s because our ability to sleep for long periods of time and to get into the deep restful stages of sleep decreases with age. Older people have more fragile sleep [...]

Test your sleep IQ – Part #2

You cannot learn to function normally with one or two fewer hours of sleep a night than you need.

True – Sleep need is biological. While children need more sleep than adults, how much sleep any individual needs is genetically determined. Most adults need eight hours of sleep to function at their best. How [...]

Test Your Sleep IQ! – Part #1

How many minutes does it take the average person to fall asleep?

Seven minutes. People who fall asleep in less than five minutes are more likely to be sleep-deprived. Ideally, a person should fall asleep in about 10 to 15 minutes. This means they are sleepy, but not exhausted, and are less likely to be [...]

Tip to make sure your kids get a goods night sleep

1. **Set a schedule**

Children should have a fixed bedtime and wake-up time when there is school the next day. Set clear expectations and household rules. Many experts suggest children under 12 need at least ten hours of sleep a night.

2. **Keep to it**

An occasional late night may be OK, but don’t [...]

Types of Bunk Bed Mattress

There are different types of mattresses available and finding the one that fits is really a matter of personal taste. Talk with your children to see what they like and then go from there. Just remember that there’s no wrong answer.

Foam Mattress: When looking at a foam mattress, there are two things you must [...]

Healthy Sleep and Childrens Bunk Beds

There is nothing more important for a child than its good healthy sleep and every time when it comes to it, parents face a great variety of beds to consider. It’s quite difficult not to get lost among all of them and make the right choice. If your child is over 6 years old, you [...]

Falling off of bunk beds

Bunk beds are usually loved and used by children. Thousands of children receive treatment for injuries due to falling off from the bed every year. When children fall from the beds most of them have fairly minor injuries. However, sometimes, serious injuries can happen due to the falling or the children being entrapped in the [...]