The Bed Post

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Sleep Health

Is Oversleeping Bad for You? How Much Sleep Is Too Much

According to the CDC, more than one in three adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. And yet, at the same time, researchers have identified a smaller but growing group of adults who reg...

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How Often Should I Wash My Sheets?

Is there anything better than crawling into a clean bed after a long day? Nothing beats freshly washed sheets. However, a lot of things beat the act of actually washing them. With today’s demands, ...

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5 Nursery Design Ideas That Can Tank Baby’s Sleep (And Easy Fixes!)

Designing your baby’s nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for their arrival. From choosing a color palette to selecting crib bedding, it’s one of your first chances to make the...

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5 Reasons to Love Sleeping Alone

You’ve heard the saying “slept like a baby,” but have you ever thought about it? Babies sleep peacefully, alone. They don’t have someone in the crib snoring or playing on their phone or w...

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Relax, It Happens Naturally: Potty Training Tips for Parents

According to a nationally representative poll, about 1 in 5 parents report that potty training was harder than expected, and many describe it as a source of stress and anxiety. That anxiety is un...

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Why Do I Feel Like I'm Falling When I'm Falling Asleep?

Just as you're drifting off to sleep, it happens: a sudden jolt shoots through your body, your heart races and you snap awake with the vivid sensation that you were falling, tripping or plummetin...

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Why It's Important to Unplug Before Bed

For many people, bedtime no longer marks the end of the day. Phones come into bed, shows autoplay in the background and messages continue to arrive long after the lights go out. What used to be a ...