Published in The Argonaut ~ written by Kamala Kirk
How did tucked+covered’s better sleep sheets develop? If you missed it the first time, Kamala’s article in this week’s local paper, The Argonaut. Thanks, Kamala, for the beautiful write-up:) I am very grateful you are helping me spread the word.
Kamala Kirk Shares my Story
Tired of being sleep-deprived when her 4-year-old son was waking up in the middle of every night, Stefanie Huber shares her realization his kicked-off sheets were the reason behind his frequent awakenings. Huber shares her testing the theory by fastening the bed covers so the sheets are steady, and her son’s sleeping through the night with better sleep is the result. Ultimately, this discovery sparked a business that would help other parents and their children experiencing the same issue.
Design Inspiration
“My son was just transitioning to his big boy bed; he was waking up every night,” Huber says. “I didn’t understand why he was waking up at first, but then I saw that he was kicking off his sheets and couldn’t cover himself. He was coming to me because he didn’t know what else to do. When I tried fastening the covers together to give us both better sleep, he slept through the night, and I realized that a lot of other families could benefit from this solution as well.”
Huber founded Tucked + Covered, a patented high-quality kids’ bedding system that keeps children covered at night, promoting better sleep for the entire family.“Having an idea with no business experience, it has taken me several years to manifest my product for the market,” Huber says.“But I am happy to say it’s here to share with other families suffering from nighttime wake-up calls, or even families who would like their child’s bed to stay neat night and day without the laborious chore of bedmaking.”
How it works
The high-quality kids’ bedding is made from 100% cotton with easy-to-secure elastic and oversized durable buttons to keep everything in place and eliminate the need for bed-making. “What’s great about the design are the buttons,” Huber says. “They’re not locked to the bed, they stretch, and the sheet moves with them, so they don’t have to adapt to the sheet. Kids can smooth and straighten their beds because the buttons keep the sheets on the mattress where they belong, and that’s one less thing for Mom to do. I think we tend to get caught up in how the bedroom looks, but what’s more important to me is knowing that my child is covered at night.”
Future Plans
Each three-piece set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, and pillowcase. The buttons and elastic allow for adjustable sizing and are available in twin and full sizes, in addition to fun stars and moonlight prints. They are designed for kids ages 2 to 12, but Huber is also working on a new concept for adults and teens. “I’m planning to offer more designs in the future, and I’m also working on compatible blanket designs that I tailored,” Huber says. “All the layers will be able to attach, and you can leave a button open in case you get hot. It’s adaptable for each person.”
Innovative, Customizable Features
Other features parents and kids love about the sets are kids can stick their legs out and play under the sheets like a tent, and parents can also hide things in the pillowcase like tooth fairy presents, and they won’t fall out. In addition to being washer and dryer safe, the easy-care fabric makes for wrinkle-free sheets. Huber says that the response to her product has been incredible, and she’s received great feedback from happy parents.
“Once parents try it, they love it,” Huber says. “They love that their kids stay covered, sleep through the night, and they don’t have to keep making the bed. It’s also a self-esteem builder because they don’t have mommy around to keep them covered. One mom told me that her child dances around the bed because she’s so excited about her sheets. I’m just thrilled that I can help parents and kids sleep through the night.”
Moms Helping Moms
As a result of Tucked + Covered, Huber has connected with many moms and formed friendships.“It feels terrific to be able to help other moms,” Huber says. “There’s this unspoken bond, and we want to help each other. If I can help someone’s kids get the sleep they need, I’m excited that I’ve been able to touch their lives positively.”
Huber’s home ~ Playa Vista, California
Huber has lived in Playa Vista for seven years and loves the family-friendly community.
“We love living here,” Huber says. “We lived in Venice before, and I was always concerned for my kids’ safety. Living in Playa Vista is such a breath of fresh air. It’s safe, everyone is nice, and we all share the same plan. We want the best for our kids and ourselves. I find peace every day raising my two joy-filled children in this community. It’s reassuring knowing hundreds of families with like-mindedness surround us to give our families a beautiful life.”
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