Media Review
Time flies – We’ve moved into our new house for about 1.5 months, and I enjoy every moment living in it. Feeling really grateful in the heart because the house has got everything that I dreamed of and wanted to have. It may not match up to designer houses, but it’s totally in the style that we love, so I treasure every moment I get to spend at home now. Everyone seems to have settled into the house with no problems at all, which was a pleasant surprise because I thought that moving into a new place after 10 years would need some getting used to. The girls, especially, love hanging out in their bedroom now because it is furnished with everything they need. The only thing we refuse to put in was a TV, because otherwise they would have no reason to leave their bedroom all day and all night!
Speaking of which, the girls really love their ergonomic desks and chairs from Ergoworks and spend most of their time there after school. I won’t delve too much into the functions which you can read in my previous posts here and here. As a mom, I am just happy that they enjoy spending time at their desks rather than in front of the television. I’ve been watching them and thinking back about pre-ergonomic days, and these are my personal observations so far:
1. No More Slouching
I noticed that Joey (my elder kid) has begun to slouch at certain times, especially when she is doing her homework. We didn’t have proper tables and chairs for the kids previously, so I can’t really blame them for slouching because the table was way too low. With the Ergostars desks and chairs, my kids are now able to sit up straight and maintain a good posture for hours. In order to achieve a healthy sitting posture, you must adjust both the chair and the desk to the child’s height and proportions. The Ergoworks staff who delivered and set up the furniture for us helped to adjust them according to my kids’ requirements, which was just awesome. :)
Joey is quite tall for her age and I know because of that, she has this tendency to slouch when she's with her friends at school. Having ergonomic desks and chairs at home help me elevate those concerns and puts my heart at ease.
2. Tilt-Able Desk Top Makes Studying More Comfortable
When I first knew that Ergostars’ desktop can be tilted, I thought it was a little strange. After all, I have used a non tilt-able desk during all my studying years and happy. I thought it would be a feature we would not use often – Maybe only when the kids want to draw or doodle. But I was wrong! Turned out there is a reason why ergonomic desks are built to be tilt-able!
By tilting the desktop, it allows the kid to sit fully on the chair and lean back on the backrest, making it really comfortable for them to read, write and study. The support they get on their spine helps them to focus better and provides way better comfort. Now we know!
3. Ergonomic Furniture Grows With My Kids
Many parents wonder if it is wise to choose ergonomic furniture for their kids because they are generally more expensive. To me, it is a worthy investment because the furniture grows with my kids! The truth is kids grow exponentially at this stage of their lives and in a matter of one year, they could have grown so much in terms of height and size. Adjustable desks and chairs mean I can adjust them anytime and accordingly to my kids’ measurements to maintain best sitting postures always. The furniture can even follow them years into adulthood because they are hardy and durable as well – How many years of usage are we talking about here?? When we take all that into consideration, the investment becomes a really worthwhile one.
If you want to find out more about how ergonomic furniture can help your kids, I suggest that you make a trip to one of their showrooms, touch and try the furniture for yourself, and talk to the staff, who will be able to answer your questions and give you professional advice. Check out their showroom locations here.
This is part of my Making Of Our Dream Home series. Click to read the other entries in the series.
