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Importance of a kid’s bed
Pediatricians and sleep experts agree: good, quality sleep is essential
for your child's good health throughout all the stages
of childhood. Sound, undisturbed sleep on a quality
mattress is the key to rejuvenating the muscles and the mind.
At Simmons Kids, we're all about helping your child receive the quality
sleep he or she needs to become healthy and happy. We can't put
your kids to bed at night, but once they get there, we can help them
be in a position to enjoy the best sleep possible.
Sleep Tips from Simmons
Stage One: Babies (0-2 years old)
Newborns require a lot of sleep: 10-18 hours per day. To get the
most out of their sleep, be sure to give them their comfort and support:
- Crib - firm, tight-fitting mattress
- Mattress - quality baby mattress that is firm and
supportive
- Ample support for the mattress - bedding can't
be easily dislodged
Stage Two: Toddler (2-4 years old)
Once your baby is ready to crawl out of the crib, they're ready for
a toddler bed! Toddlers also need lots of sleep: 12-14 hours in every
24-hour period. When selecting their bed, keep these points in mind:
- Kids may be able to sleep on just about anything
- the reality is their growing bodies need a comfortable
and supportive mattress.
- As a child grows, their needs will change - it's
more cost efficient to buy a better quality bed at
this stage, one that can take care of their needs
as they grow and develop.
Stage Three: Kids/Teens (4 and up)
As your child grows, sleep becomes even more important. According
to the National Sleep Foundation, 60% of children aged 4-12 years
old complain of feeling tired during the day.
As kids get older, they also appreciate more spacious beds for activities
like reading, talking on the phone and working on their laptop. Choosing
a full size or queen size bed for your child gives them:
- Room to grow
- A place where they spend 40% of their childhood
as their bones are still growing
Make sure your kids are sleeping on a mattress that is comfortable
and supportive enough for them to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake
up feeling refreshed. Our Simmons Kids™ and BackCare® lines are loaded
with features to promote better health.
(Thanks to The Sleep Foundation and the Better Sleep Council for
some of the information used in this article.)
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