Posts by Peter Carey
Get your doona protectors right!
Doona by day, doona by night. Get your doona protector right! Hmm . . . doona protectors. The word doonais funny. It just is, cute. But your favourite doona works seriously hard, day and night, in sickness and in health. Protecting you from the cold and the dark, the scary movie on TV, and the…
Read MoreGetting to the Bottom of Bariatric Mattresses
Bariatric mattresses are no joke Knock-knock who’s there? Barry Atric. Oh, Bariatric, Matt Ress said. It’s no joke. Some people need extra heavy-duty support when it comes their mattress. And a bariatric mattress helps provide that support. But what is a bariatric mattress? And what does bariatric mean? Isn’t it a medical thing? What’s it…
Read MoreA pillow protector protects more than just your pillows
Don’t under-estimate the level of protection that a quality pillow protector covers, friendships included. Ever stayed overnight at a friend’s place and had to change the pillowcase, only to discover a disgusting stained yellow pillow underneath? Yuk, it’s revolting to say the least. You’re actually shocked, but can’t say anything because that might come across…
Read MoreA Real Waterproof Mattress Is Your Family’s Best Friend
What do you think of when you think ‘waterproof mattress’? A plasticky, crinkly, yucky mattress cover on top of your actual mattress? Well, that was then . . . in the bad ‘ol days when a waterproof mattress meant uncomfortable, embarrassing and a problem to hide. You couldn’t even see the mattress because of all…
Read MoreBuilding a better institutional mattress
Institutional mattresses and bedding tend to bring to mind a utilitarian unfriendly environment. Bedguard puts a new view on institutional care with a better institutional mattress. Aged care facilities, nursing homes as well as rehabilitation facilities can benefit immensely from these easy to care for mattresses. Their durability means less costly replacements from damage and…
Read MoreHelping your special needs child get a good night’s sleep
Children often have a hard time getting to sleep and this is especially true of those who have special needs. Children with physical difficulties may have problems sleeping. It’s a good idea to consult with your medical practitioner to determine what are the best ways in helping your special needs child get a good night’s…
Read MoreCoping with sleep deprivation
Chronic sleep deprivation has become a worldwide crisis and dealing with it in your everyday life can be a challenge. Coping with sleep deprivation is becoming more and more necessary. The way we work, the stress in our everyday lives, and our need to keep ahead in the world, has many detrimental effects on our…
Read MoreIncontinence in Children
We hear a lot about incontinence in adults, especially older people, but not as often in children. Incontinence in children is actually not so uncommon. It is expected in really young children who have not yet been toilet trained or who have not yet finished training. But it does occur in older children. It is…
Read MoreHow to cope with nocturia
Nocturia sounds like the title of a horror movie, but it isn’t. Although, experiencing nocturia can be rather horrible. Nocturia simply means the need for frequent urination at night and can lead to bed wetting or incontinence. This is a common problem for both men and women and especially for those over 50. There are…
Read MoreThe importance of a quality mattress
Comfort is an important factor in getting a good night’s sleep and a quality mattress is a useful way to achieve that comfort. A quality mattress will offer more than just comfort and durability. The best mattresses are constructed using the innovative pocket spring system, where each spring is isolated in its own fabric pocket.…
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