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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.

#SleepNumber Sleep Better Chat: Tips for busy moms

May 16, 2012 – 3:22 pm

Join us on Monday, May 21 from 2-3 p.m. CT as we talk sleep tips for busy moms with actress and busy expecting mom, Molly Sims! Our own @SleepNumberSara (a new mother herself) and @SleepGeekPete will share tips to help moms who are trying to raise young kids, eat right, get enough exercise and deal with stress from work to get more quality sleep. Molly Sims (@mollybsims) will be sharing her first-hand experiences during the chat, as she is expecting…

By Select Comfort PR | Posted in Sleep Number, Sleep Tips | Comments (0)

Sleep Number Insider Spotlight: A whole family of Sleep Number beds

April 25, 2012 – 3:31 pm

Herbert Van Den Houten sleeps on a Sleep Number® bed, and, he’s been doing so for almost 20 years. In fact, you could say, Sleep Number is a “family affair” in the Van Den Houten family. Let’s hear his story.

What model Sleep Number bed do you have (e.g., p5, i8, c2)?
Sleep Number i8 bed
When did you buy your current Sleep Number bed?
I bought this bed in 2009.
What’s your Sleep Number setting? Does it fluctuate? Why?…

By Select Comfort PR | Posted in Sleep Number | Comments (0)

Sleep Number Insider Spotlight: Patient, knowledgeable salesperson makes the difference

April 25, 2012 – 3:29 pm

Today’s Sleep Number Insider Spotlight comes from Kim Amond, a Sleep Number memory foam bed owner in New York. Kim has suffered from chronic back pain for years—that is, until she discovered her Sleep Number mattress. Now, Kim’s resting comfortably at night, and her husband is enjoying the bed every bit as much as she is. At Sleep Number, these are the stories we just can’t hear enough. It’s a big part of why we do what we do. And,…

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#SleepNumber Sleep Better Chat: Tips for Allergy Sufferers

April 16, 2012 – 7:07 pm

It’s that time of year– allergy season. For 50 million Americans, Spring can be a bear. Itchy or watering eyes. Stuffy noses. Headaches. Symptoms that not only affect your day—but also your nights. In fact, 75 percent of those 50 million Americans report sleep disturbances because the discomfort caused by their allergies makes it difficult for them to get enough rest at night. Sound like you or your sleep partner?
To help ease the sting of allergy season, we’re sharing…

By Select Comfort PR | Posted in News | Comments (0)

Is sleeping in separate beds a relationship killer?

March 1, 2012 – 7:16 pm

In the TV show, “I Love Lucy,” Lucy and Ricky always slept in separate beds. It may seem antiquated, but a married couple sleeping in the same bed was a scandalous idea when it came to 1950s television.
But, could Lucy and Ricky have been on to something? Some media reports highlight a surprising trend: more couples are sleeping apart.
According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, about one in every four American couples sleep in separate bedrooms. It could be…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in Family | Comments (0)

11 sleep styles—and what they say about your relationship

February 9, 2012 – 6:49 pm

Sleeping with another person beside you in bed can sometimes feel like an 8-hour dance–a dance that, at times, may look like a waltz. And, at other times may appear more like a tango.

According to Evany Thomas, the author of The Secret Language of Sleep, and body language expert Patti Wood, all of those “dance moves”, contortions and body movements can actually reveal a lot about your relationship with your partner or spouse.
So, I thought we’d take a…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in Sleep Tips | Comments (0)

#SleepNumber Sleep Better Chat: Tips for Couples

February 6, 2012 – 5:39 pm

You like your mattress soft. He likes his bed firm. He snores. You kick him out of bed from time to time. He sleeps hot. You like to sleep with a few blankets on the bed. He likes to watch TV before calling it a night. You like to read.
These are just a handful of the many issues and challenges couples face when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. We hear about them all the time at…

By Select Comfort PR | Posted in Conversations, News | Comments (4)

New Mom Sleep Tips: Teach your kids to fall asleep on their own

January 24, 2012 – 8:33 pm

Can you believe it? @SleepNumberSara (me) needs sleep! You see, I have a three-month old baby and I am majorly sleep-deprived. Moms and Dads—I now better understand your sleep challenges. After all, our little ones dictate our sleep. But, there are things we can all do to help us make smart sleep decisions, and also teach our kids one of the most valuable lessons in life—how to sleep. So, I hope you’ll join me as I tackle my new mom…

By Sarah Panus | Posted in Family, Sleep Tips | Comments (0)