The Safety Sleeper

Be clear that this enclosed bed is medically (and not behaviorally) necessary for your child. Show that his or her behaviors are harmful or even life threatening. If possible, give specific examples of situations when the safety of your child may have been compromised (she fell down the stairs, climbed on furniture, opened the front door, microwaving silverware, or eloped in the middle of the night, etc.) Here are some examples of questions to answer proactively: What is your life like now? Why does your child need the bed? Why does your entire family need the bed? How will the bed solve your concerns and problems? How will an enclosed bed keep your child safe? What other options have you tried that did not work? List out why placing the mattress on the floor, giving your child medication, or locking their bedroom door simply does not work for a child with special needs. How many times have you gone to the hospital because of night-wandering? How much money has your family already spent trying to keep your child safe? How has this impacted your insurance provider? We recommend that you write down your answers to the questions above in a letter format to use. View our sample letter of medical necessity for more inspiration.