Have you recently heard of co-sleeping but weren’t exactly sure what that meant? Well, then, it certainly seems that you are not alone. Today, co-sleeping is commonly defined as when a child and parent sleep in close proximity to each other.   While there are several arrangements considered co-sleeping, such as an attached side care for a newborn or when parents sleep with the bed of their child in the same room as theirs. Most commonly, though, co-sleeping takes on the form of bed-sharing, which is where parent and child sleep in the same bed. Although co-sleeping has technically been a thing since humans began as it increased our chances of survival, the modern day form of co-sleeping has recently grown in popularity among many households across the USA.   According to recent data, co-sleeping rates have grown to around 25% of parents, a number that has risen over...

On average, people will spend nearly one-third of their life sleeping--that means for someone who has been alive for 75 years, they would have spent almost 25 of them asleep. After looking at those numbers, it becomes easier to see that getting enough sleep is extremely important. In fact, not getting enough sleep can have widespread and detrimental effects on a person's overall health. While many may already know the importance of getting a good night sleep, it is a little less well known fact that there are many different types of sleepers.     For instance, according to early researchers and scientists, there are 4 typical chronotypes, with the possibility of six, that most people fall into. Chronotypes are a general way of classifying your sleep patterns based upon a 24-hour circadian rhythm of sleeping and wakefulness. These early chronotypes, which are still widely supported by mainstream science, are...

For some, the days of tank tops, flip flops, and outside BBQs are coming to an end, as the summer season departs. Fall has officially begun and the cool, crisp weather of the season is sure to settle in. That means pumpkin spice, warm sweaters, and big cups of peppermint hot cocoa are near on the horizon. Even better still is what some people consider to be the best holiday of the year, and perhaps the single best thing about fall, is what happens every 31st of October. I’m talking about Halloween, of course! The spooky air of Halloween has people all over the country decorating their homes with skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and layers of creepy spider webs strung from every corner of the house. Aside from all the blood and the gore, here to help soothe your craving for everything scary during the month of October is a list...

When shopping for a new mattress, there are many things one may want to consider, such as: mattress type, thickness, and how soft or firm you would like your new mattress to be. While all of these are important in terms of helping to decide which mattress you will ultimately get, there is one thing that's for certain, at least for most people, the overall size of the mattress will be a major factor for helping to decide which one will help you get the best night’s sleep possible. Surprisingly, there are quite a few options for different mattress sizes sure to fit the individual needs of any buyer!   Here’s a look at the most popular mattress sizes.   Crib Crib mattress are the smallest mattress available and are meant for babies or toddlers. For safety reasons, these mattresses are also much firmer than others. The standard crib mattress...

Statistics show, on average, that Americans replace their mattress every seven years. If you have ever slept on a mattress for that length of time, then it may be no secret that mattresses tend to break down over time, typically just from normal wear and tear that comes from sleeping in your bed a fair amount of the time. For the majority of people who find themselves needing to replace their mattress, it is because it is causing some level of discomfort or pain. Ultimately, this stems from the breakdown of materials that are found inside the mattress. Adjusting to a new mattress may take time for a variety of reasons.   Giving your new mattress time to “break-in”.   For some, finding the right replacement mattress may be difficult, as their old one had time to adjust to the shape of their body, making it seem more comfortable, that...

We all know the winning combination to a perfect night’s sleep. It usually begins with a comfortable mattress, whatever that may mean for you, and a well supporting box spring. Then, depending on the person, you may opt for a down feather blanket, or maybe even just a set of sheets, along with your favorite type of pillow; basically whatever it is that makes you feel most comfortable when trying to fall asleep. Well, what happens even if you have everything that makes it easier and more pleasant for you when you go to sleep, only to find yourself still waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat? Surely, there is no more of an uncomfortable feeling then when you are woken up from an otherwise good night's sleep drenched in your own sweat.     What are night sweats? Should I be concerned about my health?...

Ever since the dawn of time, and the evolution of man, surely, there is one thing that we can all agree upon; humans have always needed sleep for one reason or another. The history of the bed really shows how far we have come as a human race. Although the science behind why humans really need sleep to begin with still remains rather unclear, there is one thing for certain, without it we wouldn't be able to function the same. Research shows that getting a good night's sleep has a wide range of health benefits, including improved memory and information retention, along with being able to rest and rejuvenate our muscles, and regulate hormone production. Some serious side effects of not getting enough sleep include things like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and sometimes even heart failure. Simply put, without it, we would all be in much less healthy state...

With the average person spending about one-third of their entire life on a bed sleeping, it’s no wonder that you would want to make the right purchase if you happened to be in the market for buying a new mattress. During this rise in popularity of the online shopping craze, it would be easy to make the decision to buy your new mattress online. While it could seem like the easier option, at least initially, it could very well end up being the wrong decision in the end. It could ultimately leave you having to make that extra trip to the mattress store anyways. So, if you are considering whether to buy your new mattress online, then here are a few reasons why we would suggest going to a brick and mortar store like The Bedding Mart. Availability to try the mattress before buying The problem with buying online, especially...