For Janesville, Wis. resident Paula Ciebell, the choice for children’s beds was doubly challenging. Paula is the mother of identical twin boys, Trevor and Justin, age 5.
“We took buying beds almost too seriously,” Paula said. “It turned out to be a huge thing for our kids. We never switched to toddler beds because I did not want to give them access to getting out of bed alone at a young age. I must have missed the optimum time for doing it, though, because then they refused. They would not give up their cribs.”
As the little ones’ fourth birthday approached, Paula and her husband, Tony, tried to ease them into the idea of getting “big-boy” beds by shopping around.
“They still refused, however, and they did not get beds until Christmas after they turned 4,” Paula said.
Experts at keepkidshealthy.com, a pediatrician’s guide to children’s health and safety, said moving a child to a bed can be stressful for many children, citing the process “as a significant milestone in their development.”
Involving the children in picking out the new bed and picking out new bedding was another recommendation from keepkidshealthy.com.
Paula and her family did just that.
“The kids loved being a part of the shopping experience,” Paula said. “After shopping many, many stores, they discovered Verlo Mattress Factory Stores to be their favorite place. They loved that the factory was attached, and they were excited to have the beds made just for them.”
Paula said that Verlo’s custom-crafted beds fit their budget as well as the boys’ active lifestyles.
“These beds are very durable,” Paula said. “They flopped around on the demo beds and were happy to pick out their own.”
Verlo Mattress Factory Stores of Janesville sleep expert and owner Kathleen Peardon said moving a child from a crib to a bed can be a very traumatic experience and agreed that involving children in the shopping process gives them a sense of independence. Peardon also cited the importance of a mattress in helping children obtain their much-needed ZZZZs.
“Handing down an old mattress to a child isn’t a good idea,” Peardon said. “Because mattresses wear out over time, it’s important to maximize your child’s chances of restful sleep by making sure he or she is sleeping on a mattress that is comfortable and supportive enough in order to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.”
Needless to say, the Ciebell household is sleeping peacefully these days. “We never had a restless night with the transition. It was wonderful!”
She added that the monumental moment of buying new beds sticks with them.
“The boys still love driving past the local Verlo store and pointing out every Verlo truck on the road,” Paula said. “They also love to relay the story to other kids and their friends, especially the young ones who are still in a crib or toddler bed.”
To bring sweet slumber to your household, try these other tips for easing the transition to a bed:
• Putting the new bed in the child’s room for a few months to help him or her get used to it.
• Start the child’s bedtime routine in the new bed and then, if the child wants, move him or her to the crib, when the child is finally ready to go to sleep.
• Let the child take as many daytime naps in the new bed.
• Take as many things from the child’s crib and continue to use them in the new bed as part of the bedtime routine.
• Let the child sleep on the crib mattress on the floor for a few nights.
• Move the new bed into the position in the room that the crib was in.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Extending the life of your mattress
As anyone who has shopped for a mattress knows, staring at a sea of white in every store seems hopeless. With so many things to consider – coil count, box springs, innersprings, pillow tops, euro tops, memory foam – it’s enough to drive a person mad. But what it boils down to is comfort. Once consumers have made it past the milestone of choosing a mattress, new mattress owners need to focus on extending the life of this major investment. According to Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, the nation’s largest factory-direct mattress retailer, Vice President Mike Schweiger, there are a number of steps consumers can take to ensure their mattress meets its life expectancy of 10 years.
“In the marketplace today, there are two-sided and single-sided mattresses available,” Schweiger said. “Care tips are very similar between the two, except with the single-sided mattress, you need to rotate it, instead of flipping it.”
Schweiger recommends the following instructions for both product types:
• Use a high-quality washable mattress pad.
• Keep bedding clean by using a mattress pad or by vacuuming the mattress often.
• Replace the old foundation with the new mattress purchase to ensure sufficient support.
• Use a metal bed frame. The use of a metal center support frame for a king- or queen-size set is required for proper setup and usage.
• Body impressions are a normal occurrence in the mattress and indicate upholstery layers are settling and conforming to the body’s individual shape.
• For spot cleaning, treat spills and stains as quickly as possible. Use warm soapy water as the main cleanser to remove spills. Avoid dishwashing or laundry detergents, and don’t scrub with a brush.
• Take time to adjust to your new mattress; at least one month.
• Don’t fold or bend the mattress more than 20 degrees. Don’t let anyone stand, jump or kneel on it.
• Don’t smoke in bed.
• Don’t allow the mattress to get wet.
“Essentially, mattresses are an investment in your health,” Schweiger said. “So it is really important that consumers take the same care with this investment as they do by getting regular oil changes and tune-ups with their cars. They’re just as valuable!”
About Verlo
Founded in 1958, Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, the nation’s largest factory-direct mattress retailer, touts 61 stores in nine states and is growing!
Verlo's Craftsman-Direct® "made-just-for-you" philosophy has stood the test of time and still means you will receive the highest value for the lowest cost. Since each store is locally owned, you will receive the personal attention and assistance in selecting just the right sleep set for you. Avoiding the 'cookie-cutter' mattresses of our competition, we make the mattresses right in our factories and sell them directly to our customers. Our skilled Craftsman works with you to discover your personal preferences and sleep support needs.
For more information and to find a store near you, visit www.verlo.com.
For Media Inquiries:
Contact Julie Henningfield, Director of Corporate Communications, at jhenningfield@verlo.com or by phone at 262.473.8957 ext. 210.
“In the marketplace today, there are two-sided and single-sided mattresses available,” Schweiger said. “Care tips are very similar between the two, except with the single-sided mattress, you need to rotate it, instead of flipping it.”
Schweiger recommends the following instructions for both product types:
• Use a high-quality washable mattress pad.
• Keep bedding clean by using a mattress pad or by vacuuming the mattress often.
• Replace the old foundation with the new mattress purchase to ensure sufficient support.
• Use a metal bed frame. The use of a metal center support frame for a king- or queen-size set is required for proper setup and usage.
• Body impressions are a normal occurrence in the mattress and indicate upholstery layers are settling and conforming to the body’s individual shape.
• For spot cleaning, treat spills and stains as quickly as possible. Use warm soapy water as the main cleanser to remove spills. Avoid dishwashing or laundry detergents, and don’t scrub with a brush.
• Take time to adjust to your new mattress; at least one month.
• Don’t fold or bend the mattress more than 20 degrees. Don’t let anyone stand, jump or kneel on it.
• Don’t smoke in bed.
• Don’t allow the mattress to get wet.
“Essentially, mattresses are an investment in your health,” Schweiger said. “So it is really important that consumers take the same care with this investment as they do by getting regular oil changes and tune-ups with their cars. They’re just as valuable!”
About Verlo
Founded in 1958, Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, the nation’s largest factory-direct mattress retailer, touts 61 stores in nine states and is growing!
Verlo's Craftsman-Direct® "made-just-for-you" philosophy has stood the test of time and still means you will receive the highest value for the lowest cost. Since each store is locally owned, you will receive the personal attention and assistance in selecting just the right sleep set for you. Avoiding the 'cookie-cutter' mattresses of our competition, we make the mattresses right in our factories and sell them directly to our customers. Our skilled Craftsman works with you to discover your personal preferences and sleep support needs.
For more information and to find a store near you, visit www.verlo.com.
For Media Inquiries:
Contact Julie Henningfield, Director of Corporate Communications, at jhenningfield@verlo.com or by phone at 262.473.8957 ext. 210.
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