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| Sleep Safe Bed for your Child with Special Needs |
As a parent you’d
know that a poor night sleep can adversely affect the health of your special
needs child. The fact remains true that children as well as adults with special
needs are vulnerable to suffering from sleep problems. These problems can
easily take a toll on every family member. It’s important for your child with
special needs to get a good night’s sleep because not getting the same can
cause a great impact on their behavior. It can affect their mood to a greater
extent.
We’ve compiled a
list of seven useful tips that have been contributed by other parents with
special needs children.
1.
Make the Desired Space in Your Room
Consider using a
low wooden sofa (futon). If your child wakes in the middle of the night they
can come and sleep on the same without having to wake you up. With this bed,
your special needs child does not have to sleep in a room on his own. That way
your child will get a peaceful sleep at night. They will not feel restless
anymore while sleeping.
2.
Body Pillow
Your child will
sleep better if you get them a long body pillow. This is because squeezing this
pillow will make them feel safe and secure.
3.
Use a Ring Bell
Has your child
grown up for a baby monitor? Do they still need help every now and then at
night? Get them a wireless doorbell so that they can call you in need.
4.
Warm Duvets
Needless to say,
you don’t want your child to feel heavy on their feet and legs while sleeping.
So get a warm duvet. Consider making small bean bag cushions and have them
placed on both corners of the bed.
5.
Sleep Safe Bed
Getting a sound and
restful sleep at night is very important for your special needs child. No
parent would want their child to get hurt while they’re asleep. Keeping this in
mind, it’s important for you to get a sleep
safe bed. It’s important for you to get a durable and lightweight that
can be deflated and set up in under 5 minutes.
Getting an inflatable bed for your special needs child
will be the best thing you can do assuring them of a good night’s sleep. These
beds are inflatable safety beds meant for traveling. Made with top-notch
materials to withstand kicks, bites and movements by the child, they’re twin
size and come equipped with adjustable strapping.
6.
Two Sheets are Good
It’s better to use
two sheets. So when your child wets the bed, you can calmly slip off the sheet
without waking your child.
7.
Taping Your Own Voice is Good
Make your special
needs child listen to your soothing voice. Have your voice taped reading your
child’s favorite stories. Your young loved one could listen to your voice even
after you had left the bedroom.
Final Words
We can understand
that getting your special needs child a restful sleep at night is a tough job
as there are plenty of things to deal with. You must do or consider all of
those things that can make your child feel secure while sleeping.
