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Back to school, back to sleep – How to get your kids back into their routine

Posted on January 16, 2018January 24, 2019 by lionel

You may have completed your back to school shopping, but have you gotten your kids back into their routine?

Sleeping well is essential for school performance. Alas, the extra-long school holidays have seen our kids going to bed long after sunset and lying in later than usual.

Children need sleep in order to listen, sit still, concentrate, remember, problem-solve and play nicely. So going to sleep and going to school go hand-in-hand.

The good news is that there is still enough time to get your kids back into routine before school starts.

Follow these 4 steps to make the transition:

Ensure their days are full of physical activity so that they are tired by sunset.
Set an alarm for one hour before your child’s desired bedtime to signal the end of screen time and the start of a bedtime routine.
Re-introduce your family’s bedtime routine within this hour – your child should get through your combination of supper, bathing, brushing their teeth and having their bedtime story within this time.
Set an alarm for the desired wake-up time that you will need on school days – it is important to maintain this even on weekends as brains work best during predictible sleep-wake cycles.

By repeating these steps over the next few days, you are helping to prepare your child’s brain for sleep as well as for school.

Here’s to an easy re-entry into the real world.

Sleep better in your new Sealy!

How To Arrive Safely At Your Holiday Destination

Posted on December 11, 2017January 24, 2019 by lionel

Here’s how to arrive safely at your holiday destination

December is here and so is the annual migration to our bountiful coastline. As you wrap up your year, here are the top 10 tips you will need to follow to arrive safe and sound at your holiday destination:

Get your vehicle serviced– Your car, trailor and tyres need to be checked and any faulty components need to be replaced. Do a test drive to ensure that the lights, hooter and alarm system are in working order before you pay the mechanic.
Get a good night’s sleep the night before your departure– Ensure you sleep for 7,5-9 hours the night before you travel. Prepare well in advance to avoid packing a trailor until the early hours of the morning. Avoid leaving between 1am and 4am when your body is the most prone to falling asleep.
Stock your car with snacks and drinks – get yourself some Coca-Cola; hot coffee; a bag of sour sweets; and one pack of strong menthol chewing gum in case fatigue strikes. Easy-access padkos such as biltong, chips, mini-chocolates, yogurt-covered dates, nuts and raisins will also keep you going until your next stop.
Wear your safety belt at all times – even though it can be a literal pain in the neck, keep your belt on from point A to point B.
Children under 7 years old must be strapped into a car seat– the device needs to be age, weight and height appropriate to protect your little ones in a collision.
Turn on your lights – Give yourself the best chance of seeing being seen by turning on your lights even in the daylight.
Take a break every two hours – stretch your legs, take in some fresh air and change drivers if possible.
Use a travel app to assist you – download an app that uses GPS pinpoint technology to keep loved ones informed of your real-time progress.
Stay at the speed limit – you may need to drive even slower at night or in difficult weather conditions.
Avoid using your mobile phone – if you need to make or take an urgent call rather pull over at a safe stop. We’ve got road trips covered!

For more tips to better sleep, click here

This Christmas give a Sealy mattress, give the gift of sleep

Posted on December 11, 2017January 24, 2019 by lionel

Sealy has been manufacturing mattresses on South African soil for 50 years. Whilst you may have missed out on our birthday celebrations, you don’t have to miss out on another year of great sleep.

This Christmas give the gift that will bring health and wealth everyday- a Sealy mattress. Brilliantly engineered to support your body and align your spine as you sleep, the result is a healthy, restful sleep, night after night.

The Sealy team understands that not every mattress is created equal and that different people need differing amounts of support and comfort. That’s why we have created a mattress range that includes both affordable and luxury designs.

As all mattresses need to be replaced every 10–15 years, you may find that this festive season is the perfect time for you to invest in something you will enjoy every night and every morning.

If you are travelling, and staying in a hotel, remember to ensure that you get to sleep on your favourite Sealy by clicking here.

May this Christmas be a time of peace, joy, wisdom and love as you fall asleep on a Sealy.

How to sleep at work… without getting caught

Posted on January 23, 2017 by lionel

There are many ways of grabbing a power nap on the sly… there is the traditional falling-asleep-at-your-desk move, the wearing-sunglasses-because it-is-so-bright-in-this-conference-room move and the fake-toilet-break move.

However, recent research reveals that taking an hour-long nap in the afternoon improves memory and thinking – so if you can get your boss sold on the idea, we have identified a few products that will take your afternoon snooze to the next level. These provide warmth, darkness and neck support, allowing you to take your nap time under your desk, into your parked vehicle, onto a quiet garden bench or even behind that large sofa in the staff lounge if you have to!

Which of these great sleep products would you choose to make sure you get the power nap you need pronto?

Click here to find out more about the Ostrich Pillow.

Great for travelling or catching a nap just about anywhere… click here to find out more about the Sleep Hoodie.

Is it a sleeping bag or is it a sleeping suit? We don’t know, but we LOVE it… click here to find out more.

None of these sleep products will come close to a good night’s sleep on a Sealy mattress, but at least it’s better than the bathroom floor, right?

Win a Sealy worth R5999!

Posted on October 12, 2016 by lionel

It’s a beautiful morning, it’s a beautiful day and what could put an even bouncier spring in your step this season? How about a brand spanking new Sealy base and mattress worth R5999?

To enter, all you have to do is answer this question in the comments section:
How old is your current mattress?

Entries close on the 20th October 2016 and the winner will be announced right here.

*Valid for SA Residents only. T&C’s apply.

Good Luck!