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Welcome to the Slumber Party Blog, a place where sleep lovers, Select Comfort bed owners and sleep experts unite for one common goal — achieving a great night's sleep. Here you'll find practical advice and sleep tips from folks who've mastered the sport of catching ZZZs, and hear firsthand how improving the quality of your sleep can improve the quality of your life.

Why is Mattress Shopping so Confusing?

August 27, 2010 – 9:01 am

According to Consumer Reports, people hate the mattress-shopping experience and rate it only slightly less confusing than buying a car. When thinking about buying a mattress, words that come to the mind of consumers are dread, vulnerable, irreversible, distrust and misunderstood. And because of this, many people put off buying a new mattress… which is unfortunate because, according to the International Sleep Products Association, a new mattress can significantly improve overall comfort that leads to better sleep quality, relief from…

By Sarah Reckard | Posted in Discounts | Comments (1)

College + Sleep: The Good, The Bad & The Gross

August 25, 2010 – 3:23 pm

Through the years I’ve shared different tips and facts about students and sleep. As a father and a sleep expert, I know the important role sleep plays in our kid’s lives. As parents help their kids prepare for the next school year, there are certain things you should know. Getting seven or eight hours of sleep per night can help college-aged kids stay safe, healthy and able to perform in class.
How Clean is Your Kid? Watch this YouTube video…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

@SleepNumberSara Hosts Back-to-School Bash on Twitter

August 23, 2010 – 11:30 am

Parents go to great lengths to ensure their kids are ready for whatever the new school year brings, be it buying the right school supplies, the latest-style clothing, fancy computers and more. However, parents often forget that one of the most important factors in achieving success in school is consistently getting a good night’s sleep.
Regardless if they are dressed well and have the latest in technology, kids who are sleep deprived have trouble staying awake in class, sorting and…

By Sarah Reckard | Posted in Family, News, Resources, Sleep Number | Comments (2)

Drowsy Driving Spells Disaster

August 20, 2010 – 12:27 pm

Just about everyone can relate to that “nodding off” feeling after lunch, or that sudden wave of insuppressible yawning. In the middle of the day, our body temperature dips slightly, as do the alerting signals from our brain. Under normal circumstances this shouldn’t be a problem. But for the millions of Americans that are even mildly sleep deprived, it can spell disaster.

Nodding Off at the Wheel
Every year, there are millions of accidents on our roads and in the…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Disasters, Health, Performance, Resources, Sleep Tips | Comments (0)

Signs You Should Change Your Pillow

August 4, 2010 – 1:03 pm

As a bedding collection buyer at Select Comfort, I get lots of questions about pillows, sheets and every assortment of bedding you can imagine.
A common question I receive is about pillows. Specifically, around being able to identify when it’s time to change your pillow. My initial response to this pillow question is that if you need to ask, you probably need a new pillow. More than anything, your pillow should be supportive and comfortable. If it isn’t, it’s time…

By Lisa Fleek | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Amazing Sleep Tips for New Parents: Part 2

July 28, 2010 – 5:17 pm

Welcome back! In my previous Sleep Tips for New Parents: Part 1 post I shared my first three tips and strategies for new parents. I hope you found them helpful. Now, I’m going to share my seven remaining tips for new parents. See below and leave a comment if you have any questions.

4. Take advantage of the baby’s nap times. While there’s no guarantee that you’ll be able to “nap when the baby naps” as is a popular tip,…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Energy, Family, Health, Resources, Sleep Environment, Sleep Tips, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Amazing Sleep Tips for New Parents: Part 1

July 23, 2010 – 2:41 pm

When I was two and my older brother was four, my parents decided to try one more time for a girl. The result: twin boys! Imagine the chaos with twin infants and two toddlers (and all boys)—it was quite a challenge!
When my wife and I had our second daughter, our first had just turned three. Whenever we felt stressed from dealing with a fussy baby, a demanding 3-year old, night time feedings, lost sleep, and all the usual demands…

By Pete Bils | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Back-to-School Sale: Good Sleep = Good Grades

July 16, 2010 – 9:47 am

Want good grades? Get good sleep! The fact is, dorm life isn’t conducive to the high-quality sleep that keeps kids healthy, happy and able to perform well in college. There’s noise, late-night activities, lack of space and a poor-quality mattress that could be infested with dead skin cells, dust mites, lice, bacteria and viruses! The result? Your college kid could be missing sleep that helps promote a stable mood, good cognitive function, increased learning, a healthy weight, appropriate decision-making and…

By Sarah Reckard | Posted in Discounts, Sleep Number, Uncategorized | Comments (0)