Tempur - child development during sleep

A good nights sleep is vital for development and wellbeing during the formative years; a Tempur mattress can help.

The importance of sleep

We all know that after a sleepless night we can feel irritable, lethargic and not as sharp as we usually would. Conversely after a restful night we feel energised, alert and ready to face the day's challenges. While this may be true for all of us, it is even more important for children to get a good nights rest; Tempur mattresses are suitable for people of all ages.

Children's wellbeing and development

• At night the body produces more of the hormone used for growth; therefore, it is essential for early development that children get the correct amount of sleep.
• Pre-school and school age children ideally need between 10 and 12 hours of sleep a day.
• Just like an adults, a lack of sleep can significantly affect the mood of your child.
• As well as mood, sleep deprivation can affect concentration and performance at school.

Bedtime routine

Establishing a bedtime routine is important when ensuring children get a good nights rest:

• Set a fixed bedtime and provide your child with several warnings beforehand.
• Also have a fixed waking up time.
• Have a "winding down" period before your pre-established bedtime.
• Have consistent meal and playtimes to ensure that your child is not over stimulated before bedtime.
• Ensure the bedroom is a quite, relaxed, comfortable environment conducive to sleeping.
• Do not make sleep or the bed a source of punishment.
• Do not use the bed as an area for play or watching TV.
• Avoid stimulants before bedtime.
• Give the child some choice at bedtime, i.e. what stuffed animal to take with them, which story they would like read etc.
• Tuck your child in snugly and make them feel secure.
• Perhaps play soothing music before bedtime.
• Make sure the bed is a comfortable relaxing place.

The right mattress

A Tempur mattress can help aid restful sleep; its unique design allows the mattress to mould itself to the shape of your child's body, providing proper joint support where it counts. It can also reduce the amount of tossing and turning that occurs during the night, granting an uninterrupted sleep.

Choosing the right bed and mattress

For a superb choice of great value beds and mattresses from leading brand such as; Tempur, Vi-spring, Slumberland and Millbrook, you would be hard pressed to beat the Classic Bed Company. With over 20 years experience in the bed trade and a staff of experienced experts, you can rest assured that the Classic Bed Company will help you make the right decision when purchasing your new bed. Whatever style or design you require they will have a high quality bed to suit your needs. For more information visit the website at www.classicbedsteads.co.uk or call on free phone; 0800 9702060.