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Would you Get Your Baby this Downtime Organic Sleepytime Mask?

Brian Yalung — Sat, 31 May 2008 19:32:03 +0000

We all know of this new sleeping enhancement called a sleep mask. However, we only know it to be applicable to the adults today as many sleep deprived individuals need these masks to assist them in sleeping better. But a infant sleeping mask? It is either for serious baby cases or perhaps something like a toy for them to wear when they sleep.

By its concept, here is what the makers of this Downtime Organic Sleepytime Mask wants to accomplish:

“Nurturing. Children learn that closing their eyes is one step in falling asleep.

Expressive. The closed eyelashes that detail the flip-down mask let others know not to disturb baby’s sleep. “

Point taken but would babies even bother to wear them? Wouldn’t it be uncomfortable? We all know that infants are not fond of being irritated or compromised when they are sleeping.

Perhaps the makers were just concerned with putting something in the market. For sure, this is something that does not make sense at all.

(via Sheknows)

Sleep More To Avoid Car Accidents

Brian Yalung — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:20:28 +0000

Most drivers today fail to realize the important of good sleep. A lot had to find it the hard way and some have fatally learned their lesson while driving. While we cannot really tell when car accidents may happen, it would be wise to input in our minds one thing; if you feel drowsy or sleepy, avoid driving.

Such has been an issue is now becoming one of the primary concerns of authorities which have noted sleep deprivation as one of the major causes of car accidents today. It is apparent that most people push them to the limit but if it is your life that is in jeopardy, you better consider addressing your sleep problem firsthand.

A driver crashed into the back of another car Sunday after falling asleep behind the wheel.

The man rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection of Johnson Street and Main Street around 2 p.m. Sunday. First responders thought the man was injured because he was unresponsive, said Fond du Lac Police Department Capt. Jon Gutzmann. A report on the incident was not complete by press time Monday and Gutzmann did not know the man’s name.

It turned out the 27-year-old man was asleep, Gutzmann said. The man told police he had a sleep disorder and the disorder had resulted in a previous collision.

(Source) FDL Reporter

McMorbid – No Sleep – Comic strip by Rimfrost

Brian Yalung — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:48:38 +0000

Here’s a comic strip by Rimfrost that reminds me of my sleepless nights during college days.

Count Sheep online to fall asleep

Brian Yalung — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:43:26 +0000

Check out this site if you are really sleepless. Just count how many sheeps there are…
It might help if you are in bed right now…