July 22 is National Hammock Day. To celebrate, we’re exploring “all things hammock,” including the difference between hammocks and beds, how to sleep in a hammock, and why hammocks might benefit your health.
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably tried a hammock once or twice. It’s a nifty contraption that’s usually associated with summertime, relaxation, and maybe some awkward onboarding and offboarding maneuvers. But hammocks are a lot more versatile than people realize!
Consider the following:
Now that your brain is buzzing with hammock curiosity, let’s look at how hammocks can benefit you and your family.
Studies on the benefits of hammocks are limited. But there are plenty of people all across the globe who swear by their trusty hammock and its bundle of benefits. From falling asleep faster to achieving higher quality sleep, hammock fans know this simple swing has much to offer.
Zero pressure point sleep means that instead of your body conforming to your bed, your bed conforms to your body. For example, pressure is usually applied to your shoulders, back, and butt with a mattress.
With a hammock, there are no particular contact points between your bed and your body. Instead, you are held and “hugged” by the hammock in a free-floating manner. In other words, equal pressure is applied across your entire body, and many people consider this a better way to sleep.
"Our granddaughter LOVES the pod swing. She liked the mesh one a lot, but this one feels to her like "a cozy dollhouse" just for her. It's wonderful for times when she is wanting a calm place or wanting to play more actively, and way easier on our backs than swinging her around. "
- Alison E.
"It’s fabulous! The swing offers help and support lots of emotions. It can calm, stimulate or help to concentrate! My grandson loves it"
- K.R.
"The hardware to hang the swing was very easily installed. I love that it came with two types of screws... one set for wooden posts/beams, and the other for cement, so you have options of where to place it. We used the set for wood, and it's easily installed with a screwdriver or drill!”
- Jamie H.
