Special needs beds are carefully designed for children and adults living with a variety of disabilities. For people diagnosed with autism, Down Syndrome, Angelman’s syndrome, Smith-Magenis Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, or similar disabilities, a great special needs safety bed model covered by insurance can provide a secure, calming environment for a much-needed restful night of sleep. This, in turn, can then help their families and caretakers sleep soundly at night as well!
Most special needs beds aren’t like the typical mattress and box spring combinations you’ll find in your neighborhood furniture store. Instead, buying a special needs bed requires evaluating an assortment of helpful design features, such as access points for medical tubing, machine-washable surfaces, and optional enclosures to prevent dangerous nocturnal wandering.
Because these beds are complex pieces of engineering often assembled by hand to meet the medical requirements of each specific end-user, they sometimes cost more than a routine order from a traditional mattress store. As a result, many families search for special needs beds covered by insurance to help offset the overall costs.
Picking the Best Special Needs Bed Model
We’ve developed a wide range of special needs bed models—all of them built to your exact specifications to ensure premium durability and longevity so your loved one can enjoy years of comfort and restful sleep.
Here’s a quick overview of each of The Safety Sleeper® models:
The 200 Model Of The Safety Sleeper®
Our most popular option, the 200 Model of The Safety Sleeper® is available as a twin, twin XL, full, or queen bed.
Specially designed for children and adults with special needs, the 200 Model provides a safe, secure sleeping space that prevents nighttime wandering and offers extra padding to prevent potentially self-harming behavior.
In addition, the 200 Model also offers:
- A variety of safety features
- Durable design to withstand heavy use and play
- Stabilizing straps to prevent dangerous tipping from rough use or playing
- A portable design that allows you to pack it for convenient travel away from home
- A suitcase and air mattress for traveling away from the home
- Availability in a variety of soft, soothing colors, including navy blue, sail blue, heather grey, hot pink, and royal purple
- Heavy-duty zippers for long-term use
If necessary, you can also add on optional upgrades, such as:
- Additional access points for medical tubing or wiring, in case your loved one requires a feeding tube, IV drip, or other medical machinery
- Video monitoring windows
- Vinyl roof windows and end-of-bed windows
- Interior mesh pockets for iPads, stuffed animals, and more
- Waterproof coverlets
If your loved one needs additional support, however, you may also consider the 300 Model or 400 Model.
The 300 Model Of The Safety Sleeper®
The 300 Model of The Safety Sleeper® comes in all of the same sizes (twin, twin XL, full, and queen) and with all of the standard features as the 200 model, but it has a few bonus design features, including:
- Multiple entry points, with side access and end-of-bed access
- Built-in access points for medical tubing and wires
With the extra features, the standard 300 Model is a slightly better choice if your loved one has medical concerns that require daily intervention.
As with the 200 Model, you may choose to request additional features, including:
- Vinyl roof windows and end-of-bed windows
- Waterproof coverlets
If your loved one needs a special needs bed with a little more versatility, the 400 Model may be a better choice.
