Showing posts with label pillow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pillow. Show all posts
Monday, 28 February 2011
Review: Sleepyhead
A couple of months ago I was at my wits end, Little E just wasn't sleeping well on a regular mattress. During the day I would let her fall asleep on a pillow but I was conscious that I couldn't let her lie on a pillow at night because of the risks of suffocation. I scoured the Internet and eventually came across the Sleepyhead pillow. So impressed by it's claims and feeling that it would be the perfect solution to our problems I did emailed Sleepyhead to find out more and to ask if they would be willing to let me review this product here on the blog.
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| Little E meets Sleepyhead - DAY 1 |
Obviously Little E is now 6 months old but ideally you would want to use the Sleepyhead from birth....luckily Little E took to it straight away. Day or night, home or away, Little E always sleeps in the comfort of her Sleepyhead.It's great if you travel a lot because it's light enough to take with you and it comes in a zip case so you can keep it nice and clean. Whether you're heading to Grandma's house or even on your holidays you can be safe in the knowledge that your baby won't be disturbed by unfamiliar surroundings because she'll be sleeping in her Sleepyhead.
The great thing is - not only can it be used as a baby bed - it's also ideal for tummy time play too. You just put baby on the Sleepyhead with the rounded bumper under your baby’s chest and armpits with her arms in front and you're ready to go!
The Verdict...
I'm so upset that I have only just found the magical Sleepyhead! It would have been ideal for both Mister A and Little E from birth. Unfortunately I only discovered Sleepyhead when Little E was 20 weeks old but she absolutely loves it and it fits perfectly in to her swinging crib. We are just about to move her in to her 'big cot' but the Sleepyhead will be moving with her so we know that there won't be any problems. I can not recommend this highly enough - in fact I love it so much that I may even start a campaign for some UK suppliers to stock the Sleepyhead.
About the Sleepyhead...
MANY NEEDS, ONE PRODUCT
Versatility and quality are other keywords when it comes to the Sleepyhead®. As
parents, we’re swamped with accessories and gadgets, all claiming to be
the solution to a potential problem of ours. However, most of these are
normally the solution to one problem only. Versatility and quality
equals sustainability and longevity, and the Sleepyhead® is truly
multifunctional. It’s equally great for sleeping, resting and waking,
as it can be used as a play pod as well as a tummy time aid. Supervised
tummy time is essential from day one. The benefits of tummy time are
many and crucial: the baby’s development of motor control and planning,
sensory integration, environmental awareness, and postural strength.
But far from all babies enjoy tummy time. Many babies seem miserable in
this position and may cry or even refuse to lift up their head.
Parents
find that giving their baby a new perspective - by propping him on a
Sleepyhead® - makes all the difference. Simply place him with the
rounded bumper under his chest and arms with his arms in front of it.
This position also allows for play!
SLEEPING, ALONE OR TOGETHER
The
Sleepyhead® and its protective sides facilitate correct physiological
back positioning whilst preventing the baby from rolling out of bed,
hitting his head against the headboard, getting caught between the bed
and the wall, or wriggling down under the covers.The sides
also prevent the parents from rolling on top of the baby. Yet, the
sides are comfy enough for the parent to have his/her arm over the side
to pat and reassure.
The firm Sleepyhead mattress reduces the risk of suffocation, unlike soft adult mattresses. Placement at adult head level reduces overheating from adult bedding and body heat. Most
cots and cribs are not snug enough for the newborn. By slipping the
Sleepyhead® in as an insert, the baby sleeps snug and safe. And when
it’s time to move from the parents’ bed or the bassinet to a big cot,
the transition is easy with the Sleepyhead as you bring it along.
Again, a familiar surrounding for the baby, with a smell and feel he
recognizes.
And when bringing the Sleepyhead with you
on trips, you do not have to worry about the condition of the cots and
mattresses provided by the hotel.
THE CLIMATE ASPECT, NEAR AND FAR
Lastly,
the climate in the world is important, but equally important is the
micro climate surrounding your baby. A lot of research has been put
into selecting the optimal breathable materials for babies. The
Sleepyhead® has anti-dustmite, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
properties, whilst being machine washable.
The Sleepyhead is not yet available in the UK but you can order it direct from the manufacturer. To find out more information or to purchase the amazing Sleepyhead for yourself you can visit the Sleepyhead website or join the Sleepyhead Facebook page.
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
Review: Silentnight Egyptian Cotton Premium Pillows (only £11.00 for a pair!)
To be honest it's less of a pillow obsession, more of a 'buy lots to find the perfect one' obsession. I've always struggled to find a comfy one and I have been known to spend quite a lot of money on all different varieties - memory foam, feather, synthetic, goose down. You name it, I've tried it - so when I was contacted by Silentnight beds and offered a pack of 2 Egyptian Cotton Premium Pillows, I immediately accepted (and Chris was happy too because usually I just buy one pillow for myself!) I know - how mean am I?
The pillows arrived and I immediately swapped my old pillow for the nice new one - selfishly leaving the other safely tucked away. It felt really nice, soft but supportive. Sometimes pillows can be 'too stuffed' and can leave you with a stiff neck in the morning but this one left me feeling, well... normal. No aching neck - just a great night's sleep.
After a couple of days I had completely forgotten that I had only added one of the pillows to the bed and when I went to bed a little later than Chris one night my pillow had been stolen and he was happily snoring away on it. I was fuming! I had to scramble around in the dark to find the other pillow that I'd stashed.
We were both woken up to a small child jumping on the bed the next morning but after a good nights sleep we weren't as grumpy as usual. A month on we're still enjoying our pillows but our mattress now needs updating due to constant early morning bouncing . I'm hoping to go look at some news beds this weekend but Chris says we should just buy a new mattress - I WILL get my own way!
Anyway - back to the pillows - you're probably thinking that they're expensive right? Well they're not and at only £11.00 for the pair I would highly recommend that you go out and treat yourself. Not only that but they are also Non-Allergenic and washable with a 100% Cotton cover. What more could you ask for? Go on - spoil yourself - you deserve it ; )
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