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Importance of choosing the correct Childrens bed |
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Remember lumpy mattresses, sagging springs and beds that are too small are very common at causing problem sleep in your child. To help get the best out of your child and their bed, maintain the mattress in tiptop condition, with regular aftercare and replacements.
Research from St Thomas’ Hospital in London has shown that toddlers can grow as much as 1.5cm overnight. As the child gets older, this rate reduces, but most young people are still growing into their late teens and even in their early twenties, so a bed, which is large enough and supportive enough, is an important to a 17 year old as to a seven year old. According to Backcare, the National Pain Association, young supple backs need a good quality supportive bed as much, if not more than an adult. Their research has found a worrying increase in the number of teenagers and even younger children suffering from back problems. The Sleep Council have found that up to 10% of parents with children aged 3 – 17 give their children second hand beds. Not only might it not conform to current fire resistance standards (it should have a blue and white fire safety label sewn into it) but also may not be hygienic. Old mattresses are likely to be full of dust mites, with around half a pint of body moisture lost at night and around 1lb of skin particles a year, this could not only irritate but could actually trigger allergic reactions such as eczema, asthma and hay fever symptoms, all of which can damage your children’s sleep.
When a baby outgrows the cot, he is still too young for an adult sized bed what you can do is use a smaller starter bed so your child is not overwhelmed by a vast space, and for older children cabin beds are also available often with storage underneath, however the favourite is still the bunk or the trendy hi sleepers which come in a range of wood and coloured metals. Since 1988 bunk beds have had to conform to specific safety regulations ensuing gaps between rails are approx, 21/2 to 3 inches wide. Check that your bed satisfies these regulations as they are there to protect your child. Consider the length of the bed and that tall teenagers are sleeping comfortably, the child on the bottom should also be able to sit up without banging their head.
The right mattress is vital, check that the mattress you are buying is suitable to be used with a slatted or mesh support. In addition consider hypo-allergenic upholstery and the top of the mattress should be at least 4 inches below the guard rail for safety.
As a final thought when you have bought your child their new bed remember to take care of it, air beds daily, wash bed linen regularly, vacuum the mattress and base every few weeks and turn the mattress frequently. Make sure your children are provided with a new, good quality mattress or bed, along with an an anti-allergy mattress protector and when you send them to bed you can rest knowing you have done the best possible to ensure a sound nights sleep
Source: Sleep Council
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