The Bed Post

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Chemical Education

A Quick Guide to VOCs (and how They Relate to Sleep!)

Some people just love the smell of a new car or fresh paint. Some people savor the aroma of citrusy or pine-scented cleaning products. Some people even enjoy the smell of gasoline! You ma...

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Are Chemical Flame Retardants Unhealthy? The Toxic Tradeoff

They’re in your mattress. Your baby’s car seat. Your couch, your electronics, even the dust on your floor. Flame retardants are marketed as a fire safety essential, quietly added to everyday pro...

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Why Your 2- to 4-Year-Old Fights Sleep and What to Do About It

As new parents, you probably expected your baby to fight sleep. Everyone knows that newborns and sleepless nights go hand in hand. Good thing babies are so cute, right? However, you may be surp...

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Our Copywriter Did a Sleep Study and This Is How it Went …

As I listen to my doctor telling me she is going to have me do a sleep study, I picture myself as a sitcom character having one of those record scratch, “I bet you’re wondering how I got here. We...

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What's the Difference Between Kapok and PLA?

When it comes to choosing healthier, non-toxic bedding or a new mattress, the materials inside matter just as much as what’s on the outside. More and more consumers are paying attention to what ...

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7 Small Morning Habits That Make a Big Difference

You know the feeling: when your morning starts off right, everything else just seems to flow. But when something feels off – you wake up groggy, skip a step in your routine or just feel rushed – ...

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Can You Put a Mattress on the Floor?

The mattress on the floor meme has become something of a cultural moment. Chances are you’ve lived it once or twice. But … while this setup might evoke a certain carefree simplicity or nostalgia...