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Recommended sleep durations for students—Is your child meeting the guidelines?

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2023-03-31 10:26

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What time does your child go to bed at night? Are they getting enough sleep? According to the Ministry of Education's "Notice on Further Strengthening Sleep Management for Primary and Secondary School Students," primary school students should aim for 10 hours of sleep each day, junior high school students should get 9 hours, and high school students need 8 hours.

To ensure that primary and secondary school students get enough sleep and to promote their overall physical and mental well-being, the Ministry of Education has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing students' stress—measures that have already yielded positive results. Yet, we still underestimate the impact of mobile phone entertainment on children. According to the 2022 China National Health Sleep White Paper, over 60% of teenagers are using their phones, playing games, or binge-watching shows during what should be their designated sleep time.

Children and adolescents are in a rapid growth and development phase, yet they often suffer from insufficient sleep and disrupted sleep patterns. In the short term, this can lead to difficulty concentrating and declining academic performance. Over the long term, it may even result in reduced memory, increased impulsivity and irritability, and delayed development—ultimately affecting children's physical and mental well-being. So, how can we help kids achieve healthier sleep habits?

A child's behavioral habits are subtly shaped by their parents' influence. To help children develop the healthy habit of going to bed early and waking up early, parental guidance plays a crucial role. On one hand, parents should ensure their kids turn off their phones and go to sleep with the lights turned off on time. On the other hand, parents should choose a comfortable mattress for their children, creating an ideal sleep environment that promotes restful nights.

In the growth and development of children and adolescents, hunchback is a health issue that cannot be overlooked. As children are in their prime stages of growth, poor sitting and sleeping postures can easily disrupt the normal development of their spines—and even affect their height. Parents should consider choosing a Donble Mattress designed to support the spine and waist, helping to correct sleeping positions and safeguard their child’s spinal health.

"Double Mattress 'Shui Mu Nian Hua' is a spine- and waist-friendly mattress designed with an innovative blend of oxygenated hard cotton and super-strength cotton as its core layers. This unique construction provides firm, supportive cushioning while gently relieving pressure on the back, enhancing overall comfort—and ultimately helping to improve your child's sleep quality. As a 30-year-old local brand from Dongguan, Donble Mattress has been deeply committed to the sleep industry for years, dedicated to delivering premium bedding products that create a cozy, nurturing environment for children, supporting their healthy growth and development."

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