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Saturday, 7 July 2018

Celebrities Carrying A Pillow

Saturday, July 07, 2018 0
Celebrities Carrying A Pillow
Celebrities With Pillow

Celebrities With Pillow


For someone who likes to travel far, adequate rest and soundly is needed. Especially if he/she is an artist or celebrity who has a very rigid entertainment schedule. The need for a good rest becomes a much-needed thing for those who have extraordinary busyness. 

Celebrities With Pillow
Liv Tyler carrying a pillow
Sometimes, when traveling by means of transportation both land and air, is a good time to rest before the start of the event that has been waiting. take a break while traveling is not as comfortable as when in a hotel or at home. Seating positions while traveling either in a car, train or plane are not as comfortable as being on a mattress. But resting yourself must be forced to keep the physical condition of the prime body to undergo the activities that have been waiting.

Celebrities With Pillow
Alyssa Milano carrying a pillow
Usually, the artist or celebrity is extraordinarily busy overcome with a pillow of their own when on the trip. They do not want to feel the head is dizzy or wake up condition in a headache because not wearing the right headrests. They are often caught carrying a neck pillow as a 'friend' while they are resting themselves on the journey. There are also carrying conventional pillows. Because after all, when we are used to sleep / rest with a pillow attached to the head, then being forced to sleep without a pillow, it will feel uncomfortable, sometimes when wake up, head becomes so dizzy.

Celebrities With Pillow
Giselle Bundchen carrying a conventional pillow
Sleeping on the road (especially in the car) if without using a pillow will also feel very uncomfortable. The head shifts right and left follows the direction of the car turning, then if the head is too long bent to the right / left, when waking up, it can cause extraordinary aches. For this reason, they mostly use a neck pillow, with the aim to minimize the pain that arises when they wake up from sleep while traveling.

Celebrities With Pillow
Leonardo di Caprio carrying a neck pillow
Another case if they travel using a means of transportation like a private jet that has bedroom facilities. Of course there is no need to bring a pillow. But if traveling by a car, then bring a pillow as a tool headrests is very important.

Celebrities With Pillow
Ed Sheeran with blue neck pillow
Do you feel that way too? If you feel the same, then you are gifted to be an artist / celebrity.

source : justjared.com, dailymail.co.uk, popsugar.com

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

How To Clean A Pillow

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 0
How To Clean A Pillow
How To Clean A Pillow

How To Clean A Pillow

I asked you how many times have you cleaned the pillow in the past? Not just the pillowcase. There are important things we want to inform you. Actually, pillows are also important to be cleaned regularly, so as not to cause bad things. Pillowcase, usually washed periodically, to clean from the rest of the dead skin cells, and body sweat. Pillows should also be washed to clean it from dust, bacteria and dust mites. Which of these things can cause itching, skin diseases and respiratory allergies. If it is never cleaned, the pillow can become dirty and grungy because of the amount of dirt that sticks. For that we suggest you also must clean / wash your pillow at least 3-4 months and change pillow every 3-4 years. 

Here's how to clean the pillow so you can sleep soundly every day without worrying will be disturbed by the risk of disease and respiratory problems. But before doing the process, you should pay attention to tags / labels on the pillow (if any). Follow the washing instructions. Each pillow varies in treatment depending on the material / contents in the pillow. 

How To Clean A Pillow
Pillows Tag

How to Clean the Pillow contains Kapok

Pillow containing Kapok / Cotton can not be washed either by machine or hand, if you recklessly wash it, pillow containing kapok will be damaged and will lose kesempukannya. Pillows become too thin and not comfortable to wear. Treatment of this kind of Pillow just drying in the sun alone to heat with the intention that germs / bacteria die overheating. Then, hit the pillow several times with a batter to remove the dust inside the cotton. If there are stains attached to be cleaned, just wash with a washing tool such as a brush and detergent in a tarnished place, without having to wet the whole pillow. 

How to clean Pillows containing Foam / Memory Foam

Pillows containing foam can not be washed with a washing machine, even if you force washing, the risk of foam pillows will quickly break down and fall out. Cleaning of foam pillows can by dipping the foam into water that has been given detergent. The most effective way to clean the foam pillow is the pillowcase is washed as usual but the contents (foam) is quite cleaned by using vacuum to suck the dust stuck on the sidelines of his sponge. 

How To Clean A Pillow
Drying a pillow. Photo : sleeplander.co.uk

How to clean Pillows containing Down / Feathers

Pillows containing feathers may be washed but have to use hand or manual, not with machine. The use of the machine will damage the shape of a feather cushion. The pillowcases can be washed by machine, while the pillow itself must be using manual methods. The drying process can use solar heat, or wind. The process of cleaning the feather pillows will be more leverage in such a way as cleaning the kapok pillow. Pillows contain feathers can easily damaged when frequently washed with water. 

How to clean pillow containing Latex, Water and Air.

Pillows containing latex, have different ways to clean it. Look at the care instructions listed in the tags / labels. Some can be washed / dyed and some should not be washed. Generally latex-laced pillows do not need to be washed, simply cleaned manually. The latex pillowcases can be washed as usual. As for the Health Pillows such as water-filled cushions and air pillows, also do not need to be washed, and the use of pillows are also not every day. The contents of the pillow is also not washable. What can be washed only the cases that is usually made from rubber / plastic. The health / therapy pillow is usually integrated with electricity, so it should not be washed, especially with a washing machine.
How To Clean A Pillow
Aman washing a pillow

How to clean pillow containing micro fiber / silicone fiber

Well, only this pillow that can be washed by machine and human hand. However, you should follow the instructions in the tag / pillow label. In general, almost all cushions containing washable fiber silicon. Here are ways to wash the pillow

1. Prepare compatible detergent, soda powder, deodorizer and washing machine.
2. Turn on the washing machine in settings for maximum load. If possible, set to hot water mode. Wash two standard size pillows (45x65) in a washing machine all at once.
3. Add detergent and 1/2 cup powdered soda. Detergent and Soda powder can help lift stains that stick and whiten the pillow.
4. Add deodorizer into the washing machine for a fragrant pillow.
5. After the washing machine stops working, dry the pillow. Try not to dry with heat (hot dryer). We recommend that the cushion is dried manually only, dried in sunlight in sufficient time to dry it, because if left too hot,  it will damage the silicon fiber. Drying by machine sometimes damages the shape of the pillow. If you wash it manually, it does not need to be squeezed until it is twisted, as it damages the shape of the pillow.

How To Clean A Pillow
Cleaning two standard pillows at once
To find out when to change the pillow, fold the pillow, then remove it. If the pillow back to normal means the pillow is still in good condition, the pillow does not need to be replaced. If the cushion remains in a folded or very slow position in its inflating process to normal shape, it is time to replace the new pillow. However this does not apply to the cotton pillow, foam and latex. Do not fold the latex pillow, just to measure the life time of its replacement.

Saturday, 23 June 2018

Water-filled Pillow

Saturday, June 23, 2018 0
Water-filled Pillow
Water-filled Pillow

Water-filled Pillow

Nowadays, variant of pillow more various, not only solid material that can be made of pillow core material. Pillows can now be filled with air or liquid. Water Pillow is a water-filled cushion that is uniquely designed in various motifs and colors, using high quality plastic or rubber materials, so the water inside the cushion does not leak, does not evaporate, and water temperature can be more assured.
The use of water-filled cushion is mostly done in the health field. Because the pillow with the water material, the temperature is relatively lower than the human body. The use of water-filled cushions is usually to lower body temperature or to transform the cool temperature of the pillow to the body. In addition to seeking coolness from water, the use of these pillows is more often applied to people who have spinal problems, back pain, diabetes and trauma injuries (ulcers). However, normal or healthy people can use this water pillow to get the sensation of coolness from the water.

Water-filled Pillow
Water-filled Pillows construction are structurally similar to air cushions. Made of plastic / rubber base material. Water-filled cushions when not in use can be folded and stored with minimal storage space. If you want to use, just filled it with water.
Some benefits of a water cushion
  • Normalize body temperature
  • Reduce headache during sleep
  • Reduce the potential for widening wounds in diabetics
As technology advances. Pillows are made with combination materials, water / gel / liquid with other materials, such as foam or latex. In the structure, usually the gel is located in the bottom layer or inside the pillow core.

Now even there is a hot water cushion (electric heating) that usually its use as a tool of health therapy. The cushion that containing the water can be heated when it is connected to an electricity. 

Water-filled Pillow
Some Benefits of Hot Water Pillows
  • Smooth blood circulation in the treated part of the body.
  • Reduce the pain / stiff at waist, stomach, back etc.
  • Warm the body
Now just choose which one do you need? Ordinary Water-filled Pillows or Electric Heating Pillows? If you are healthy, you just use a conventional pillow ordinary of course.

Air Pillows (Inflating Cushions)

Saturday, June 23, 2018 0
Air Pillows (Inflating Cushions)

Air Pillows

Air Pillows (Inflating Cushions)


You often fall asleep when traveling? Sleeping with an uncomfortable position can make the body achy when awake, other than body, neck was also sick because of its position is not right when sleeping. With current technological advances, it can be minimized by using flexible cushions. That is an air cushion, an air-filled cushion. 

Using a simple air cushion and minimal storage space, you can avoid the problems caused by not using a sleeping pillow which does not find a flat surface for leaning head.

Air Pillows
Common Air Pillow
This pillow was created for those of you who do not want the hassle of carrying a conventional pillow. For the adventurers, traveler or backpacker who always carry a minimum of luggage, air pillow is the perfect solution.

This pillow is very flexible, when the pillow is not used, this pillow can be folded and stored with neat and minimal storage. When the pillow is used, you just blow it. You can adjust hard or soft pillow as needed. The air pillows are also very light, even lighter than a pillow containing goose feathers. The design varies from start like a pillow shape in general until there is a pillow-shaped neck

Air Pillows
Neck Air Pillow
Excellence Air pillow :
1. Lightweight and durable
2. Can be folded when not in use
3. Air filling does not require a tool
4. Anti bacteria, bacteria and dust mites
5. Can be washed
6. Does not cause allergies, odors and fungus
7. Easy to carry anywhere.

Weakness of air pillow
1. Made of hot plastic material for scalp.
2. Not soft and too bouncing.
3. The price is relatively expensive.
4. If leaking can not be fixed.

Air Pillows
Non-Plastic Surface Air Pillow
Currently also available air mattress, but the difference with the pillow, for the mattress usually requires a pump to fill the wind. Of course, because the volume of air needed mattress is bigger than the pillow. Well, if you like to travel or often leave the city, this pillow will be right to accompany you everywhere. Because proper rest and quality sleep, is a very important thing.

Sunday, 10 June 2018

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

Sunday, June 10, 2018 0
Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase
Uzbekistan Natives

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

Uzbekistan is not only famous for its beauty but also famous for its ikat tradition like in India, Indonesia and other parts of the world. Fabrics woven from strands of weft yarns or warp threads previously tied and immersed in natural dyes. The looms used are non-machine looms. Tied fabrics can be sewn to be used as clothing and fashion equipment, pillowcases, or as home interior decorator.

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase
Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

Manually and Natural Pillow Cushion Making

Ikat Pillowcase from Uzbekistan made of ikat cloth. Manually hand-stitched by craftsmen in Uzbekistan. Reflecting centuries of Uzbekist tradition, vintage handmade ikat woven fabrics of silk and cotton strands dyed bright colors and then woven into a homely and delicate design.

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase
Orange Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase
Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase using traditional methods for the use of natural dyes made from various native plants. Since ancient times, plants like Indigofera sp., Morinda citrifolia, Erytrina sp., Swietenia mahagoni, and Caesalpinia sappan have provided various colors of color and intensity in highly resistant dyes long.

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Red Color Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

The Blurry Motifs Of Ikat Pillowcases.

The distinctive feature of Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillow Case is the blurry of The motifs. Opacity is the result of a technique that weavers weave on the colored threads so that the pattern comes out perfectly in the finished fabric. Opacity can be reduced by using finer threads or with craftsmanship. Ties with a slight degree of blur of colors and patterns, are harder to make. Therefore often the price is more expensive. However, this opacity is the characteristic of ikat weaving so often appreciated high by fans and fabric collectors.

Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase
Some Cobalt Blue Uzbekistan's Ikat Pillowcase

Monday, 4 June 2018

Pillows Construction

Monday, June 04, 2018 0
Pillows Construction
Pillows Construction
Pillows Construction Illustration

  Pillows Construction

Do you have a pillow? if you have, do you know the contents or material from the pillow? what materials do you use to wrap the pillow you use? Let's discuss one by one in order for you to understand about the stuff you use as your sleeping companion every day.

1. Pillows Construction : Material

A pillow must have its contents. The contents of the pillow used for sleeping, usually made of kapoks, foams, goose hairs, silicone fibers, or latex. There is a pillow that contains Straw, Straw-filled Pillow is the most traditional method used by the people of ancient Europe, but the straw filled pillow is not comfortable to use and its rarely used today. There is a pillow contains a piece of pipette, there is also a pillow that contains pieces of cloth. 

Pillows Construction
Pillows Construction : Goose Down Materials
Asians use Kapok as the contents of their pillows. In some parts of the world, some use animal fur as the contents of the pillows they wear, can be goose down or goat wool, but usage of wool is unusual. Feather or down is the material of the pillow that soft and most comfortable. This material gives softness to its users. While currently the most widely used is a pillow containing silicon fibers. Pillows containing silicone fibers provide comfort and have the ability to customize the shape desired by the user. For more details you can read an article that discusses the history of pillow use and the difference in pillow content material.

2. Pillows Construction : Shape

Modern sleeping pillows are generally rectangular, while the sofa cushions are square shaped. But that is not a actual, because human creativity is unlimited. Now there is a pillow shaped like rocks, fruits, foods, animals until there is a female leg shaped pillow (Read more here). There are also neck pillows, pregnant pillows, baby pillows, and various other health cushions.

Pillows Construction : Shape
Pillows Construction : Some Creative Pillows Shape

3. Pillows Construction : Size

The size of the pillow is different. There are standard, there is a mini (baby pillow), there is also a jumbo pillow, but commonly used for sleeping today is usually measuring 40x60cm, 45x65cm or 50x70cm. For sofa cushions usually size 40x40cm, 45x45cm or custom according to the manufacturer's wishes.
 

4. Pillows Construction : Filling Hole 

On each pillow there must be a gap to insert the pillow during the making. Well, usually to close the gap after inserting the pillow material, the pillow is closed with sewn. But there is also a zipper. Pillows fitted with zipper usually contain rigid materials such as foam or latex.

5. Pillow Construction : Case

No one knows when it started, usage of pillowcase began to be used by mankind as a functioning container for the durability and cleanliness of the pillows. Pillow without wrapping tend to get dirty faster. It will be easier to wash the pillow case instead of having to wash the pillows. Moreover, a Kapok or Goose feather Pillow, can not be washed, because it can damage the durability of the pillow.

Pillows Construction
Pillows Construction : The Vary of  Modern Pillow Shape
Pillow or Cushion is wrapped in a case, or the term "pillowcase", which is usually made of cloth. The material of pillowcases can be cotton, flannel, velboa, rasfur fabric, woven fabric, ikat, leather and so on, depending on the type of pillow utility. Some pillows have cover sheets on all sides and have a gap in the back as a way to insert pillows. Motifs of pillowcases can be various. There is a picture, embroidered, sewing, there is also a traditional motifs as an image of the pillow.
There are two types of pillow formats in general, namely pillowcases that have zippers, and pillowcases that use one side open. Although in general the form of pillowcases is to follow the shape of the pillow, but the design is various, there are appropriate rectangular cushion box size, some use the list, there are pleated, there are also using sewing or embroidery variations.

Wednesday, 30 May 2018

The History of Pillow

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 0
The History of Pillow
The History of Pillow

  The History of Pillow.

The history of the Pillow can not be separated from the history of human civilization itself. Humans are looking for ways to give comfort to the way they rest. According to various sources, the first group of people to use pillows were in the Mesopotamian region, in the period 7000 BC. The use of pillows change the way humans sleep, while sleeping does not use headrests. At that time, the use of pillows to sleep was only certain circles, especially the rich and fortunate. The amount of ownership of the pillow is a symbol of the status of the prosperity of the owner.

Use of Pillows in ancient Egypt.

In Egypt, the use of pillows has been associated with the phenomenon of preservation of the corpse (mummies) and ancient Egyptian tombs, In the range of 2055-1985 BC. Ancient Egyptian cushion form is stone or wooden headrests. The use of a cushion in Egypt at that time was mostly only to be placed under the head of a corpse, because the human head was regarded as the essence of life and sacred. The ancient Egyptians used wooden or stone pillows to wedge the heads of the dead. Then the pillow is also used by living humans as a means to restore the strength of the body, maintain blood circulation, and keep it from the distraction of evil creatures.

The History of Pillow

Use of Pillows In ancient Europe.

The Romans and Greeks from ancient Europe created the soft cushions. The material from the pillows used as a backrest to sleep, filled with reeds, feathers, and straw to make their sleeps softer and more comfortable. Nevertheless, still only upper-class people have pillows. People in ancient Europe started using pillows when going to church to kneel in prayer and to be placed in scripture. This is a tradition that still lives to this day. In addition, the Romans and Greeks used their pillows by placing the pillow under the heads of the dead as in ancient Egypt.

Use of Pillows In ancient China.

Chinese peoples use pillows made of various materials including bamboo, jade, porcelain, wood, and bronze. At that time, the use of porcelain cushion is the most popular. The use of porcelain cushions appeared first in the Sui Dynasty between 581 and 618. While mass production of porcelain cushions appeared in the Tang Dynasty between the years 618 and 907. Chinese adorn their pillows by varying forms or by painting animals, humans and plant. Ancient Chinese porcelain cushions reached peak usage during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties reigned between the 10th and 14th centuries, but gradually began to disappear during the Ming and Qing dynasty between 1368 and 1911 with the creation of better-made pillows .

Use of Pillows in Medieval Age. 

Until the medieval age in Europe, the pillow is still a marker of social status of society. Only upper middle class people (bourgeois) who use this sleeping supplement. However, this perception was undermined by King Henry VII of the United Kingdom. He forbade everyone to wear pillows except women who are pregnant. Men who continue to wear pillows are regarded as weak men. But the rule began to fade by itself in the 19th century. Pillow is a good tool as an addition to sleeping human sleep in general.
The History of Pillow

Giacomo Cerutti - Women Working on Pillow Lace (The Sewing School)

Use of Pillows in Modern times. 

The longer, the more modern humans in creating activities that facilitate his life. Humans begin to creatively determine what materials are comfortable for their sleep needs. However, in reality there are differences in the use of pillow material in different parts of the world. In the Asian Continent, people use cotton / kapok as material for their pillows. In Europe people use wool, goose hair or straw bonds. Until finally in the 20th century humans have been able to create foam, fiber and silicon fiber latex as a substitute for materials derived from nature. Until now, soft cushions have been mass produced with various raw materials of foam, goose feather, silicone fiber and others. Currently, the use of cotton / kapok based pillow is lessened due to the lack of raw materials and side effects of less support for human health.

Sunday, 27 May 2018

How to Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites

Sunday, May 27, 2018 0
How to Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites
Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites

 Have you ever been disturbed while sleeping? Maybe you feel the itching on the skin of the body? or Do you start coughing after waking up? or even you have trouble breathing when you wake up? Maybe it is caused by a small animal called mites, or often called lice. These mites often sit on cushions and mattresses that you use during sleep. Mites breed easily on sleeping pillows and mattresses. This can trigger allergies with unpleasant symptoms. Even if you are not really allergic to mites, you should periodically take these steps to eliminate them for your hygiene and health.

Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites

What are dust mites / mites? 
Mites are an eight-legged creature that is almost impossible to see with the naked eye, should be with a microscope. Dust mites feed on fragments of human skin that are detached, and it is therefore common that mites live wherever humans live. Dust mites will live in the cleanest house, so it is very difficult to remove. 

Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites

Specifically, dust mites can often be found in places that are related to your sleeping activities, as they are usually living mites where there are many dead skin fragments. Dust mites also thrive in places with high humidity. Pillows and Mattresses are places that meet this requirement because peeling skin and sweat is an ideal source of food and moisture for mites. Dust mites cause problems because they secrete enzymes. This enzyme can trigger allergic reactions in the human body. It can cause symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing, coughing, or watery eyes. Dust mites do not cause problems for those who are not allergic to them, because dust mites do not bite or hide in the skin. 

Well this time we will tell you how to remove the mite from the pillow or mattress that you use to sleep every day, so you avoid the risk of itching, yeast infection, allergies, cough and asthma. We will not discuss the method of cleaning the mites on the mattress, we will only discuss how to clean the pillow from the mite. Though more or less the same way. Here are a few different methods of removing dust mites from your pillows:  

How to Clean your Pillows from Dust Mites


Read the Instruction on Pillows Tag 
Before you read the information below, it should be noted that you should always follow the Maintenance guidelines in the tag. If your pillow has no tags, the information below will be useful to ensure that you do not damage it during the cleaning process. However we recommend that you comply with the cleaning instructions in the attached tag. What's in it? Usually there are codes like
dry or wet clean or temperature information. 

You have to find out what type of pillow you want to wash. What materials are in it? Here are the most common types of pillows, with a quick overview of how to get started. 
Kapok Pillow, This pillow can not be washed, can only be dried under the sun alone.
Foam Pillow, Foam pillows should not be put into a washing machine or overheated in excessive amounts. 
Goose Down / Down Feather & Silicon Fiber Pillows. Generally, both types of pillows can be washed with your washing machine or hand-cleaned manually. Clean until completely dry. if it should be dried, do not get too hot because it will damage the density of the pillow.
Latex, This kind of pillow can be washed with machine.

Remove the Pillowcase
If there is a cover, you should remove it and wash it separately. The majority of pillowcases can go into the washing machine, but again, look for care instructions on the tags. If you use a special hypoallergenic cover pillow, then a special way may be required.

Using Vacuum Cleaner
Use a Vacuum cleaner to remove dust and dirt that might be trapped inside the pillow. It will not clean up completely, but it will help remove any debris left behind. It will be helpful to wash the pillow itself.

Do Not Overheating
Since this is a foam or down or silicon pillow, You should not expose it to excessive heat. Specifically, this means you should not put it in the dryer or leave it under the sun too long. You can put it in the dryer on no heat cycles for about 20 minutes to help free the dust, dirt and debris.

Spot Cleaning
If there are visible stains, you can use a cloth dipped in soft soap and water to help clean it. There are a number of other natural cleaning solutions that you should consider to use as well. Be sure to rinse the entire area with a damp cloth and let it dry thoroughly before using it again.

Washing by Hand
Some pillows have instructions for washing by hand. If you choose to do this, be careful as the pillow becomes wet, heavy and can be easily damaged or torn. Make sure you leave it completely dry before you use it again. A fan may be able to help speed this process.

Use a Pillowcase that Changes Regularly.
We recommend wearing a pillowcase to protect the pillow from dust mites. There are many benefits of using a pillowcase, one of which is to keep the pillow clean. Pillowcases will help reduce how often you have to clean the pillow, and it will also prolong life and help protect you from harmful allergies. If you have a hypoallergenic pillow cover, that would be better.

How often to wash the pillow regularly. 

Now that you know more about how often to wash the pillows regularly, you may wonder how you should do it. It depends on how often the pillow is used. If you sleep with the pillow every night, then you should often wash it. But if it is a decorative pillow located on top of the furniture, which is rarely used, then you can clean it less often.

There is no definite answer as to how often you should clean it up. Opinions will vary depending on who you listen to. Some say half a year, while others say it should be once a month. We choose to suggest just follow your instincts. If you feel your pillows need to be cleaned, then wash them immediately. But remember, if you use a pillowcase, you should wash it more often than the pillow 
itself.

Thursday, 24 May 2018

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Thursday, May 24, 2018 0
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), also known as cot death or crib death, is the sudden unexplained death of a child less than one year of age. Diagnosis requires that the death remains unexplained even after a thorough autopsy and detailed death scene investigation. SIDS usually occurs during sleep. Typically death occurs between the hours of 00:00 and 09:00. There is usually no evidence of struggle and no noise produced.

The exact cause of SIDS is unknown. The requirement of a combination of factors including a specific underlying susceptibility, a specific time in development, and an environmental stressor has been proposed. These environmental stressors may include sleeping on the stomach or side, overheating, and exposure to tobacco smoke. Accidental suffocation from bed sharing (also known as co-sleeping) or soft objects may also play a role. Another risk factor is being born before 39 weeks of gestation. SIDS makes up about 80% of Sudden and Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDs). Other causes include infections, genetic disorders, and heart problems. 

Placing an infant to sleep while lying on the stomach or the side increases the risk. This increased risk is greatest at two to three months of age. Elevated or reduced room temperature also increases the risk, as does excessive bedding, clothing, soft sleep surfaces, and stuffed animals. Bumper pads may increase the risk of SIDS due to the risk of suffocation. They are not recommended for children under one years of age as this risk of suffocation greatly outweighs the risk of head bumping or limbs getting stuck in the bars of the crib.

Sharing a bed with parents or siblings increases the risk for SIDS. This risk is greatest in the first three months of life, when the mattress is soft, when one or more persons share the infant's bed, especially when the bed partners are using drugs or alcohol or are smoking. The risk remains, however, even in parents who do not smoke or use drugs. The American Academy of Pediatrics thus recommends "room-sharing without bed-sharing", stating that such an arrangement can decrease the risk of SIDS by up to 50%. Furthermore, the Academy recommended against devices marketed to make bed-sharing "safe", such as in-bed co-sleepers. 

The Baby really does require our surveillance but can we do it at all times ? Here's thing you should care about. 

Sleep Positioning and Bedding Accessories Usage.


Sleeping on the back has been found to reduce the risk of SIDS. Sleeping on the back does not appear to increase the risk of choking even in those with gastroesophageal reflux disease. While babies in this position, they may sleep more comfortable and lightly. Sharing the same room as one's parents but in a different bed may decrease the risk by half. It's good if we allow the baby to sleep on our side but in separate bed, so that when breastfeeding is easier and we quickly wake up if feel the moments is come.
Product safety experts advise against using overly soft mattresses, sleep positioners, bumper pads (crib bumpers), stuffed animals, or fluffy bedding in the crib and recommend instead dressing the child warmly and keeping the crib "naked". Blankets or other clothing should not be placed over a baby's head. The FDA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning about their use because they are hazardous.

The recommendation of Dr. Rachel Moon at the National Medical Children's Center in Washington DC United States. And if you wants your baby to be more safer, do not let the baby sleep in the crib at night because we do not know what will happens if he sleeps alone at an early age. 

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Child Sleeping

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention 

The most effective method of reducing the risk of SIDS is putting a child less than one year old on their back to sleep. Other measures include a firm mattress separate from but close to caregivers, no loose bedding, a relatively cool sleeping environment, using a pacifier, and avoiding exposure to tobacco smoke. 

Breastfeeding
If the infant is exposed to the first Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) countermeasure is to give her breast milk for breathing to return to normal. Some think breast milk may protect babies from infections that raise their SIDS risk. Do not drink alcohol if you breastfeed, because that raises your baby’s risk of SIDS. In addition, the simple touch is helpful. Skin-to-skin contact is important for your baby’s development

Immunization
Immunization may also be preventive. We can reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) with immunization after the SIDS process is passed. Putting your baby to sleep with a pacifier may also help prevent SIDS. Evidence shows babies who’ve been immunized in accordance with recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have a 50% reduced risk of SIDS compared with babies who aren’t fully immunized.

Using a Pillows on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention

For prevention to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), We should lay the infants in a supine position with No Pillow At All, Although the pillow can prevent the infants to move sideways to the stomach position quickly and prevent choking while slept. Using pillow may causing they become trapped under it or wedged against it, unable to breathe. To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), babies should sleep flat on their back in a clean cot with no blankets, pillows or toys. When they are growing older than one years old, you may start to introduce them to a pillow. 







Monday, 14 May 2018

The Differences of Pillows Material

Monday, May 14, 2018 0
The Differences of Pillows Material

Pillows Material from kapok, foam, feathers, silicone and latex

The Differences between Kapuk, Foam, Feathers, Silicone, Latex as a Pillow Material

Each material have an unique advantages. Its up to you to choose the suitable material for your Pillow, but we have a several reason for you to consider before you take a decision.


1. Kapok Pillow


This material will be slippery when held. But this type of material is very easy to get dust and mites that can interfere your health. For people have an allergetic problems like asthma is not recommended to use this pillow, because it will trigger asthma attacks. If you choose this pillow, keep drying the pillow as often as possible to reduce dust and mites lodged in the cotton pillow


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Excellence
1. Cheap
2. Durable
3. Can be dried
4. Cool

Weakness
1. Store dust and bacteria
2. May cause allergies
3. Store the dust

2. Foam Pillow
The average material used for fillers of this material is a sponge or synthetic material commonly used as a filler pillow after kapok usage. But there are disadvantages of a pillow made of foam, which is you will feel hot when used it. And for its own advantages is, this material we're cleaner than the material of goose feathers.

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Excellence
1. Soft
2. Very Cheap
3. Can be dried

Weakness
1. Heat
2. Too Soft
3. Easy Broken / Crushed
4. Easy deflated
5. Store dust and bacteria

3. Goose feather
This material is not suitable for you who have allergies to dust and feathers. But in terms of softness pillows that use the material goose feather is very soft from other materials. The more goose feathers are used to make a pillow, then the softness of the pillow will be.


Goose Feather Pillows


Excellence
1. Incredible Soft
2. Cool
3. Lightweight
4. Comfortable

Weakness
1. Can not be dried
2. Not solid padded
3. Easily deflated
4. Can not be washed
5. Store dust and bacteria

4. Silicon Fiber Pillow

This material is made of very fine plastic fibers. The surface of the Silicon Fibers pillow filled with folded way will feel smoother and more qualified. If filled with a clot style, then the surface will becomes uneven and the quality becomes less good. The Silicon Fibers Pillow is getting better when it filled thickly, because the pillow will auto inflate after deflation process. Some doctors also advise asthmatics and allergies to choose a pillow that uses Silicon Fibers because the pillow does not absorb dust and does not become a nest of mites and bacteria.


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Excellence
1. Cool (like cotton fibers)
2. Affordable Price
3. Lightweight
4. Comfortable
5. Can be Pressed
6. Can be Dried
7. Can be Washed
8. Anti mites and bacteria

Weakness
1. Easily deflated even though in the long period
2. More expensive than a Kapok or Foam pillow
3. Store the dust

5. Latex Pillow
Pillows made of rubber sap is harder and flat surface than silicon fiber pillow. Pillows made of latex material are suitable for people who have problems with the bones of the neck and spine. Latex is also free from mites so it is suitable for commonly suffering from allergies.


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Excellence
1. Soft
2. Comfortable
3. Durable
4. Cool
5. Anti Fungus
6. Anti Allergies
7. Anti Smell

Weakness
1. Can not be dried
2. Expensive

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Friday, 11 May 2018

Pillow Fight

Friday, May 11, 2018 0
Pillow Fight

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  Throwing Pillows and Fight each other


Pillow fight is a common game played by most young people (but also by teenagers and adults) where they engage in mock physical conflict, using pillows as weapons. A pillow fight can take place almost anywhere but is traditionally played at beds. Sometime, peoples arranging pillow fight festival at the public place. The best methods to start a pillow fight is spontaneously. Make sure there are enough pillows for everyone and then grab a pillow and start whacking your enemy near you. Because the pillow is soft, thats make rare  injury. The weight of the pillow can still make young people lose balance when being hit, especially on soft surfaces such as sleepovers, which are common places to use. In earlier eras, pillow fight often stopped after the feathers were scattered throughout the room. Modern cushions tend to be stronger and more often filled with solid material from artificial materials than feathers or down, this can be resulting in more frequent damage.

Pillow Fight in Japan

In Japan, Makura-Nage is a game from Japan where kids throw pillows at each other. While war pillows primarily take the form of hitting each other with pillows, the Japanese Makura-Nage is a game where players throw each other pillows at the same time. The word "Makura" means "pillow", "nage" means "throw". Pillow fights are a normal part of school trips in Japan, when several students sleep in the same hotel room and start throwing pillows at each other. Known for its onsen (hot springs), Ito City in Shizuoka is the first place in Japan to turn pillow fights into a competitive sport. This unique event in which competitors can relieve stress by throwing pillows at each other is held in order to promote Ito Onsen. This competition is different from Western pillow fights, which involve hitting each other with pillows, and is unique to Ito City. Based on the idea of a student from the local Ito High School Jogasaki branch school, the All-Japan Pillow Fighting Tournament in Ito Onsen is a legitimate sport with rules, involving teams of six to eight people. The number of competition teams has grown from 18 teams in the first tournament in 2013 to 48 general division teams and 9 children’s division teams in this year’s tournament, the sixth.

Pillow Fight
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Womans Pillow Fight

Women wrestlers, known as Divas in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), engage in pillow fights as a type of match, most often booked as a Lingerie Pillow Fight, in which the women fight in lingerie outfit. None of actual wrestling takes place on those fight. In January 2007, Reuters reported that a Pillow Fight League was operating in bars in Toronto. Pre-selected female fighters with stage personalities are paid small amounts to stage regular, unscripted fights. The rules call for "no lewd behavior, and moves such as leg drops or tickling or submission holds are allowed as long as a pillow is used", Cool!

Pillow Fight Day

The Pillow Fight is announced as an important day. April 6 is a World Pillow Fight Day celebrated in various parts of the world and followed by thousands people. Many massive pillow fights have been organized in an effort to break Guinness World Records, but the current record is a pillow fight among 3,706 by the BBC at a Children in Need event in Minehead, Somerset, England in 2008. But according to The Guinness World Record, the largest pillow fight event was set in July 2015 at a St. Paul Saints baseball game, where 6,261 participated in the pillow fight event that was sponsored by the local pillow manufacturer.