The Bed Post

Put your questions to rest. From organic sleep solutions to healthier home tips to sustainable parenting, our blog is the place to find inspiration, insights, and expert advice to help you live a more intentional, well-rested life – naturally.

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Bedtime Routines

All About Daylight Savings: How to Spring Forward to Better Sleep

Twice a year, we engage in a strange ritual: changing the clocks forward or backward by an hour. Some people barely notice, while others find themselves groggy, disoriented and wondering why we s...

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What You Should Know About “Natural” Soybean Foam Mattresses

Soy foam mattresses may sound like a sustainable choice – but are they really? Many mattress brands tout soy-based foam as a green alternative, leading consumers to believe they’re sleeping on ...

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Should You Get the Naturepedic Organic 2-in-1 or Verse Kids Mattress?

A kids mattress might seem like a simple purchase – until you realize how much is riding on it. From potty training spills to growing pains, the right mattress can make a big differe...

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Does Your Mattress Contain These Toxic Materials?

That “new mattress smell” might seem harmless. Comforting, even. But it could be a sign that your mattress is releasing a mix of volatile chemicals into the air you breathe all night long. We’re ta...

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Mattress Protector Pad vs. Mattress Topper: What Do You Need?

\When it comes to a good night’s sleep, your mattress might get all the credit, but what you put on top can make just as big a difference.\ \The term "mattress pad" is often used as a catch-all for...

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Why You Can't Sleep in Summer (and What to Do About it!)

June 21 marks the annual start of summer, the season of more activities, extra socializing, longer days, later nights and even boosted energy due to increased daylight and warm weather. There’s...

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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...