Sleep Day: Sleeping habits around the world

The Nap: More Than a Tradition - Its Benefits and Practices Around the World

Sleep habits vary greatly around the world. Everyone sleeps. But how we take a nap varies greatly from country to country. Between ancestral traditions, fun tips, and a true art of living, the world of sleep is full of surprises.

Inemuri in Japan: a nap integrated into daily life, a sign of hard work

In Japanese, “Inemuri” means “ to sleep while being present .” In Japan, it's not uncommon to see people dozing on public transportation or even during business meetings. This isn't frowned upon—quite the opposite, in fact. Japanese people work a lot, and these short breaks are a social sign that they've worked hard, so hard that they're exhausted.

Laurent, co-founder of Petits Cadors, was able to attend Inemuri live! 😉

Nordic Naps: The Tradition of Babies Sleeping Outdoors and Its Benefits

If you travel to Norway or Sweden, don't be surprised to see strollers with babies sleeping peacefully inside on the streets. In fact, in these Scandinavian countries, it's common to let little ones nap outside, even in winter. It's said that the fresh air helps their sleep and their health. Of course, they're well wrapped up!

The Spanish siesta: a sacred break from the heat, essential for the day

In Spain, you don't argue with the siesta! Due to the very hot climate, the Spanish avoid the hottest hours of the day by taking a long break between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. They take advantage of this time to rest and take the famous "siesta" to regain their strength for their workday, which generally ends around 8 p.m.

Salvador : A comfortable cushion for napping... and much more!

Salvador is a small, ergonomic cushion specially designed to gently support the neck. Lightweight, supple, and soft, it provides a great feeling of comfort from the very first use. It offers soft support that helps relieve neck pain while maintaining freedom of movement.

The "flash nap" at the office: Salvador, your ally for a productive nap at work

Did you know that our Salvador cushion was originally designed for napping at work? What's better than a " flash nap " (as the Americans would say) to regain your energy and productivity in the middle of a workday? Unfortunately, in France very few companies have adopted this practice and places to nap comfortably at the office are rare. That's why at Petits Cadors we wanted to create the cushion that would allow you to nap... even on your office chair! Salvador allows you to rest with a comfortable head position in any environment as long as you have support behind your head.

Testimonials: How Salvador also improves nighttime sleep and relieves neck pain

Finally, we were surprised to see that some of you use Salvador to sleep at night! Indeed, this pillow is very suitable for a night's sleep since it can also be used in a lying position. We have particularly received very positive feedback from people who are bothered by nighttime reflux and who find real relief by slightly elevating their head thanks to Salvador. It also helps those who suffer from neck pain due to a poor sleeping position.

Ultimately, napping is a multifaceted practice, deeply rooted in some cultures and seen as a necessity in others. Whether it's the discreet integration of Inemuri in Japan, the invigorating outdoor naps of Nordic infants, or the structured break of the Spanish siesta, each approach emphasizes the importance of daytime rest. At Petits Cadors, we recognize the value of these moments of recovery, and with this in mind, we developed Salvador, an ergonomic cushion designed to optimize your naps, whether to improve your productivity at work or your well-being at home, not to mention its usefulness for a more comfortable night's sleep. Considering napping could well be an unexpected asset for your daily life.