September is already knocking on the door, and around 100 000 first-graders will be entering school after the holidays. Is your child going to school for the first time this year? Make sure he or she gets a good night’s sleep, which has a huge impact on how your child concentrates at school. We can advise you on how to choose the right bed and how to furnish your child’s room.
With the transition of children from kindergarten to school, the requirements for furnishing the nursery also change. In particular, it is necessary to create a space where children can study and do their homework.
Are you looking for inspiration for your children’s room? Interior designers advise not to overdo it in the children’s room with colors and extravagant elements that could distract children while learning. In addition to the colours, you should also focus on the furniture and choose a desk according to the height of the child and a good quality chair. The desk should ideally have a window. However, if it is not possible to provide a natural light source, do not underestimate the choice of a lamp. Suitable choices include those that do not strain the eyes. When designing the room, also look for enough storage space for books, notebooks and other school supplies.
To furnish an ideal learning environment, it is necessary to correctly select not only the bed and desk, but also other children’s furniture. When choosing wardrobes, chests of drawers and shelves, look for those that offer sufficient storage space for school supplies while respecting the ergonomics of the child’s age. They should be low and accessible enough for children to use safely and independently. Appropriately chosen furniture can make a significant contribution to the organisation of space and make a room more welcoming and functional for both learning and play.
Now we come to another important part of the children’s room, which is the bed. Since children grow very quickly, bet on versatility and choose an adult-sized bed. If you invest in a quality bed with solid construction, it can last your child well into adulthood.
You can choose, for example, from our Materasso bed range, which we also produce in a single bed version from 90 cm wide. If you have two children sleeping in the room, you can choose a designer bunk bed.
The key part of the bed is the mattress. A good quality children’s mattress is essential for the physical and mental development of children. It has a significant impact on how a child sleeps at night and whether they wake up feeling rested in the morning.
Above all, the mattress must provide the right support for the spine. For example, you can choose a children’s mattress made of high-quality foams that meet the requirements for elasticity, comfort and hygiene.
Healthy sleep for children and students is ensured, for example, by the comfortable Junior Lux mattress, which combines two exceptional foams – Aloe Vera foam and Nightfly foam. The 16 cm high mattress is also suitable for asthmatics and allergy sufferers thanks to its Greentex cover with probiotics.
What about the sleep of school children? According to experts, children between the ages of six and twelve should get an average of nine to twelve hours of sleep. However, a survey by Palacký University in Olomouc found that Czech children sleep on average only 8 hours and 8 minutes on weekdays and 9 hours and 36 minutes on holidays and weekends.
Lack of sleep, often caused by children watching TV or playing computer games at night, can lead to irritability, fatigue and headaches. It should be added that sleep disorders do not escape young children either. Some of the most common ones include insomnia, sleepwalking and daytime sleepiness.
What can you do to make sure your children get a good night’s sleep and are full of energy at school? You should always air the room sufficiently before bedtime and make sure it is quiet and dark. The room should also be at the right temperature, between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius.
Children should avoid electronic devices such as TV, computer or mobile phone for an hour or two before going to bed. Using electronics before bed has been shown to increase the time it takes to fall asleep and can lead to sleep disturbances.
Scientific studies have shown that children who sleep longer perform better at school. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, can lead to depression. That’s why children need to be put on the right regime.
Experts agree that it is best to follow the evening rituals and put children to bed and wake them up always at the same time. This is regardless of weekdays or weekends. And what is the ideal time for schoolchildren to go to bed? According to a number of studies, it is 8pm.
According to doctors, children who get enough sleep at night behave better at school, learn more, perform better and are in a better physical and mental state. Make sure your children get a good night’s sleep too.
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