Hammocks Instead of a Traditional Bed
The Mayan culture developed hammocks by weaving fibrous bark into netted beds hung above the ground. Some people prefer sleeping in hammocks rather than on a mattress placed on a bed frame. Does this Spark an idea?
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Benefits
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Hammocks are light and portable, sometimes weighing less than one pound, making them ideal for campers or people with very small homes. Hammocks allow a cool breeze to blow underneath the sleeper, which can feel refreshing in hot weather. Hammocks may help people with certain conditions, such as Huntington's disease, stay safely in bed, according to the University of Kansas Medical Center. Huntington's disease refers to a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that decreases muscle coordination.
Drawbacks
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The extra ventilation provided by a hammock can make sleeping in cool conditions uncomfortable. Traditional beds are warmer in cool conditions. Sleeping on a hammock can also be difficult for people who like to sleep on their side, while traditional beds provide more side support. In addition, children younger than 10 years old cannot safely sleep in hammocks.
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Cost
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Many hammocks cost less than traditional beds. Hammocks generally range in price from $50 to more than $250. Traditional beds, including a mattress and a bed frame, usually cost at least $200 and often cost much more.
Safety
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Infants and children younger than 10 years old should not sleep or relax in hammocks without constant adult supervision. Hammocks present a suffocation hazard because children can become trapped if they twist the material around their bodies. Never let children play in hammocks.
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