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What Is Co-Sleeping and Why Is It Catching On?

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...

Kevin Spencer - Oct 28, 2020

What Type of Sleeper are You?

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...

Kevin Spencer - Oct 20, 2020

The 10 Scariest Beds of All Time

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...

Brandi Johnston - Oct 08, 2020

What is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Mattress?

For some people, it can be difficult to not get a little bummed out when summer comes to an end, especially for those who suffer from the winter time blues. Thankfully, though, there are many things we can look forward to during the fall and winter that are sure to give us some joy and pleasure - hot cocoa, everything pumpkin spice, kids are back in school, fall colors, and, of course the many holidays we celebrate during this upcoming time. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the warming holiday season of Christmas in December, are all great examples of what we look forward to during these fall and winter months, even though for the majority of us the weather is not always so pleasant. Another great example of why we love the fall and winter seasons is because of the holiday shopping season that comes along with it. For many people,...

Brandi Johnston - Sep 30, 2020

How Many Sizes of Beds Are There?

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...

Kevin Spencer - Sep 21, 2020

How Much Does Mattress Thickness Matter?

Shopping for a new mattress can sometimes bring up a lot of new questions, especially if it's been a while since you bought your last one, as research shows that the average American household replaces their mattress every 7-10 years. Questions like what mattress size is right for me? Or what mattress brand is the best? Or perhaps you are wondering if you should try a different type of mattress, such as memory foam or gel? All of these are popular questions that can usually be answered by a quick trip to your local mattress store. Another question many may ask throughout their mattress buying experience is whether or not mattress thickness matters, and if it does, how much? Unfortunately, none of these questions are ever one size fits all. This is in part because many people prefer different things; some people need a stiffer mattress for more support,...

Kevin Spencer - Sep 12, 2020

10 Things You Can Do On A Massive Family Bed

Have you heard of the new Taylor & Wells Family Bed? Well, if you haven’t, you just might be missing out on the new latest trend. The Taylor & Wells Family Bed is the perfect for big families, or even for people who just have a lot of pets. The Family Bed is either 10 foot or 12 foot wide, with the smallest being 3 feet wider than a standard king size bed. Aside from being bigger than your kid's Tempur-Pedic Twin mattress, or even the Serta iComfort queen mattress the parents sleep on, the Family Bed mattresses are incredibly comfortable as well. Both 10 and 12 foot sizes are available in either a gel memory foam, or a hybrid gel memory foam combining its cooling technology with coils and springs. But if the bigger size and comfortable materials weren’t enough to convince you, then here are 10...

Kevin Spencer - Sep 01, 2020

Adjusting to a New Mattress: What Can I Expect?

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...

Brandi Johnston - Aug 24, 2020