Special Needs
Grinding your teeth at night? Here’s what to do
Do you sometimes wake with jaw and neck pain? You may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Read on to discover more about this sleep disorder. Involuntary grinding and clenching of your teeth while you sleep is also known as bruxism. It most commonly occurs in children, adolescents and young adults but…
Read MoreTop tips for sleeping when you’re sick
When you’re not well, sleep is one of the best things you can do. Unfortunately, sleeping when you’re sick isn’t as easy as it sounds. Here is our best advice on how to get quality sleep to help you recover. Sleep to recover Sleeping when you’re sick is one of the best things you…
Read MoreSleeping on a hot night : our top tips to beat the heat
We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but sleeping on a hot night can be easier said than done! Summer in Australia can get very hot, and this heat is not just limited to the day. Extreme heat, especially at night, can play havoc with your sleep making…
Read MoreWhat is a sleep study?
If you experience difficulties with your sleep, you doctor may order a sleep study. But what is it? What can you expect? And what are the benefits? What is a sleep study? A sleep study is a non-invasive medical test that monitors your sleep. It’s done to diagnose sleep disorders that can’t be identified by…
Read MoreIs pain keeping you awake? How to sleep with pain
Trying to sleep with pain can be frustrating and difficult, especially if your pain is ongoing or severe. Types of pain Pain can be caused by a number of things, but it’s usually categorised as being acute or chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly and is caused by something specific. It lasts less than…
Read MoreTop 7 Sleep Tips for Children with Special Needs
Children with disabilities can often experience difficulty sleeping, which can certainly take its toll on both you and them. A lack of sleep can impact mood and behaviour and can even affect your health. So, ensuring both you and your child get the rest you require is essential. To help you, here are some useful…
Read MoreBenefits of a Waterproof Mattress for Seniors
As we age, changes to our bodies mean we can experience issues such as incontinence and bedwetting. This can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem for many seniors. Thankfully, a waterproof mattress can make dealing with these issues easier and less stressful. Easier Clean-Ups Cleaning a soiled mattress is difficult at the best of times.…
Read MoreToilet Training and Protecting Your Child’s Mattress
Toilet training can be a tricky stage for many parents. You want your child to feel confident going to bed without a nappy, but you also want to avoid cleaning up night-time accidents or changing multiple layers of bedding in the middle of the night. As every parent knows, urine isn’t the only thing that…
Read MoreBeds for Special Needs that can Take a Bounce
There’s nothing quite like the relief of getting into bed at the end of a long day. Most people can relate to that wonderful moment of rest. But for special needs kids, bedtime can be more complex. Getting into bed – and staying there peacefully – can be a real challenge, depending on each child’s…
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…
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