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Tips & Tricks for Better Sleep from Your Children's Mattress Experts

At 5 Little Monkeys, we're proud to have created a revolutionary children's mattress designed to give kids exactly what they need for perfect sleep – but our mission goes beyond that. We're passionate about ensuring that children everywhere get the restful sleep they need to grow and thrive, and while the 5 Little Monkeys Sleep System is central to that goal, we also want to serve as a resource for all your sleep-related questions and needs. Feel free to take a look through our blog for tips, tricks, and advice on getting better sleep for your little one. And if you haven't already, try the 5 Little Monkeys Sleep System for 100 days, completely risk-free!

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Signs Your Child Isn't Sleeping Enough

Signs Your Child Isn't Sleeping Enough

At 5 Little Monkeys, we're on a mission to help kids and families everywhere experience the truly life-changing power of high-quality, restful sleep. We've spent years designing one of the best kids mattresses from the ground up to achieve that goal, as we've seen firsthand in our family how the quality of your child's mattress impacts the quality of your child's sleep. But great sleep takes more than just a great mattress, and one of the first steps to ensuring proper sleep hygiene is learning how to recognize when your child isn't getting enough. We strive to be a comprehensive resource for parents on healthy sleep, so here's a quick, simple guide on the signs that your child...

When Is a Child Too Old for Co-Sleeping?

When Is a Child Too Old for Co-Sleeping?

For many parents, co-sleeping – the practice of sleeping with your child in either the same room or the same bed – seems like a no-brainer. This makes sense, as co-sleeping is common both in the US and in diverse cultures throughout the world. But new research into children's sleep is revealing that co-sleeping may not be as common sense as we once thought, and if you're a new parent, it's crucial to understand the benefits, risks, and best practices around co-sleeping. At 5 Little Monkeys, we're here to help parents everywhere ensure healthy, restful sleep for their child, both through our mattress for kids and beyond. Here's our advice on the proper age and best practices of...

When Is a Child Too Old for Co-Sleeping?

When Is a Child Too Old for Co-Sleeping?

For many parents, co-sleeping – the practice of sleeping with your child in either the same room or the same bed – seems like a no-brainer. This makes sense, as co-sleeping is common both in the US and in diverse cultures throughout the world. But new research into children's sleep is revealing that co-sleeping may not be as common sense as we once thought, and if you're a new parent, it's crucial to understand the benefits, risks, and best practices around co-sleeping. At 5 Little Monkeys, we're here to help parents everywhere ensure healthy, restful sleep for their child, both through our mattress for kids and beyond. Here's our advice on the proper age and best practices of...