FAQ

We know that having a child with serious sleeping issues can be very difficult at times. We truly believe that The Safety Sleeper^TM will give you peace of mind (and a good night's rest) knowing that your child is safe during the night. The Safety Sleeper^TM works for over 40 families, including ours, every night.
Rose Morris, President, Abram's Bed

My child and The Safety Sleeper^TM

– How does The Safety Sleeper^TM differ from other enclosed beds?
– How do I know this bed will keep my child safe?
– How do I know my child will like his or her Safety Sleeper^TM?
– How big is the The Safety Sleeper^TM?
– Is The Safety Sleeper^TM portable? How long does it take to set up?
– How do I care for my Safety Sleeper^TM?

Traveling with The Safety Sleeper^TM

– When flying, is the The Safety Sleeper^TM considered checked luggage or carry on?
– How easy is it to pack and unpack The Safety Sleeper^TM in a hotel room?
– Will The Safety Sleeper^TM enhance my family's flexibility and ability to travel?

Reimbursement for The Safety Sleeper^TM

– Do insurance companies / Medicaid pay for The Safety Sleeper^TM?
– Where can I get financial help to purchase The Safety Sleeper^TM?

How does The Safety Sleeper^TM differ from other enclosed beds?

Of course there are other enclosed beds, and there are other portable beds. But in contrast to sterile looking medical beds or flimsy tent beds, no other product combines all of the features like The Safety Sleeper^TM does.

The Safety Sleeper^TM is
– light-weight
– portable
– enclosed
– durable
– stable
– easily assembled/disassembled (no
   tools required!)
– safe
– and provides a fun and friendy safe zone for kids and adults of all ages.

After several years, The Safety Sleeper^TM was awarded a US patent confirming that it is a truly unique and innovative bed (patent number: US 7,971,596 B2).

How do I know The Safety Sleeper^TM bed will keep my child safe?

We built and designed The Safety Sleeper^TM for our own son, Abram. We have used the bed since the summer of 2008. For the construction of the bedframe and canvas, we use only safe, high-quality materials, and each Safety Sleeper^TM is inspected personally before being shipped. Based on our personal experience and feedback from families who have used The Safety Sleeper^TM, we have continuously improved the bed to ensure our and your child’s safety.
Read more about the features of The Safety Sleeper^TM.

How do I know my child will like his or her Safety Sleeper^TM?

While every child is different and there is no way to know for sure, most children love to be enclosed and love that secure feeling. The Safety Sleeper's^TM boundaries help the child feel safe and secure. With reducing the stimulation in a room, it also has a calming effect on the child. We have observed that our son Abram now likes to go to his Safety Sleeper^TM in the middle of a tantrum or difficult emotional time to calm himself - and when this happens, we DO NOT zip it up. He goes in and comes out freely.
Read what other families have to say about The Safety Sleeper^TM.

Phil R. from Boston, MA, contacted us after his son was diagnosed with Smith-Magenis Syndrome and wouldn't stay in a typical bed. Since the grand-dad had built a wooden fire engine bunk bed, we created a custom canvas to fit into this cool bed.

How big is The Safety Sleeper^TM?

The Safety Sleeper^TM can be customized to any size mattress (our standard sizes are twin and full). The bedrame is positioned between the mattress and box spring, the tent-linke canvas structure is 40" tall.

This Safety Sleeper^TM encloses a twin sized mattress.

Is The Safety Sleeper^TM portable? How long does it take to set up?

Yes! The Safety Sleeper^TM can be assembled and taken down within 5 minutes, no tools required, making it ideal for traveling. The total weight of the bedframe and canvas is less than 30 lbs. When on the road, we suggest to exchange your standard mattress with an air mattress.
Learn more about the assembly of The Safety Sleeper^TM (video and instructions).

The Safety Sleeper^TM comes with a sturdy bag made out of the same colored canvas, allowing for easy transportation.

How do I care for my Safety Sleeper^TM?

The bedframe and screen covering of The Safety Sleeper^TM is made of heave-duty, industrial-grade materials. You can either spot-clean the canvas, take it outside and hose it down or put it in the (preferable front-loading) washing machine. We would recommend to use an industrial size washer, like at a laundromat. Do not use bleach!

When flying, is the The Safety Sleeper^TM considered checked luggage or carry on?

The Safety Sleeper^TM comes in a bag for easy transport. When we fly, we check this bag as luggage. We usually have to take it to the oversized luggage department similar to what guys do with their golf bags. I did learn that if you are flying an airline that charges for bags, all you need to do is notify them this is medical equipment for a special needs child/person and they will not charge for that bag. If you come across someone who doesn't understand or is unfamiliar with this and tries to charge you, ask for supervisor. I got our charges refunded plus a future credit after being charged by someone less knowledgeable.

The Safety Sleeper^TM and bag weigh less than 30 lbs.

How easy is it to pack and unpack The Safety Sleeper^TM in a hotel room?

The Safety Sleeper^TM is as easy to set up as most pack 'n plays. It is about twice the length of a pack 'n play but fits easly in every hotel room I've ever stayed in. The Safety Sleeper^TM frame breaks down into six sections: the base splits into four sections and the top splits into two halves. All sections slide together and lock in place. The top connects to the base with pullpins, so no tools are required for assembly. Then, the canvas/screen pouch zip onto the frame. The entire system can be assembled in a few minutes.

The pictures shows The Safety Sleeper^TM our son Abram sleeps in when we travel. On a recent trip to Splash Lagoon near Erie, PA, we set it up in a hotel room next to the pack 'n play for Abram's sister Macy.

Will The Safety Sleeper^TM enhance my family's flexibility or ability to travel?

When we designed the bed in 2008, we were at a crossroad. We realized that if something drastic didn't happen, we would not be traveling for quite a while... and that just wasn't an option. For us, it was a scary and daunting prospect to be stuck at home and never travel again. Today, we use The Safety Sleeper^TM on a weekly basis for family activities, like going to a friend's house to watch a hockey game that may go late. We just set the bed up and put our son to bed. Typical families do this sort of thing all the time, but when you have a special sleeping situation it becomes a whole new level of stress. Thanks to The Safety Sleeper^TM, we were able to enjoy great trips and vacations together as a family - to Texas, Jamaica, Niagara Falls and Disneyworld.

At a recent family reunion, we setup the The Safety Sleeper^TM next to the pavillion in the park.

Does Medicaid and/or insurance pay for The Safety Sleeper^TM?

Unfortunately, only on occasion and not automatically. Regulations in each state and for each insurance company are different. We'll help and advice families when negotiating reimbursement with their insurance companies, check out our Reimbursement Flyer. We recommend to follow our guidelines to having your letter/s of medical necessity written closely. Make sure to be clear that an enclosed and safe bed is medically and NOT behaviorally necessary for your child, or show that his or her behaviors are life threatening. Insurances first route is to deny your request. If you get denied, appeal, reapply, ask to be seen or heard by the supervisor. Many times when The Safety Sleeper^TM has been paid by insurance it was because the human factor came to play: A supervisor recognized the need and the cost efficiency of this bed versus medical/hospital grade beds (which are not portable). Call local Durable Medical Equipment companies in your area and ask if anyone there is familiar with your child's diagnosis and need for enclosed beds. Get the top person at your work to help if that's possible, i.e. union president, insurance liaison etc. Those positions sometimes have more pull with the insurance companies. This of course does not apply for Medicaid. See if there is a state advocate agency in your state to help with insurance issues. In PA, call the Pennsylvania Health Law Project at 800-274-3258, or visit WWW.PHLP.ORG.

Print / download our "Suggested Steps for a Successful Application for Reimbursement for Your Safety Sleeper^TM".

Where can I get financial help to purchase The Safety Sleeper^TM?

One of the biggest obstacles that prevents families from owning The Safety Sleeper^TM is money. Knowing this, we have tried to reduce the production cost as much as possible without sacrificing safety and quality.
We have successfully worked with organizations such as United Way, Make a Wish Foundation, Fund it Forward, Walk on Foundation, Suite Dreams and others which have bought The Safety Sleeper^TM for families.
Click here for a complete list of supportive organizations.