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My soon to be 3 year old son is outgrowing his crib which has a crib tent attached. We purchased the tent about a year ago because we could not keep in in his bed over night. We are at a loss of what type of enclosure we can add to a toddler bed or twin bed that is sturdy enought to withold him pushing and pulling on it. I 'googled' and found plenty of play-type bed tents , but they seem to be just for decor or play.....not to actually create a safe, confined space. Anyone else find a solution to this problem? ↓
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| Name: BlakesMom | Date: Feb 7th, 2008 12:32 AM |
You are kidding me........ Has noone else ever had to deal with this issue? After, checking and rechecking for a response and not having a single one, I feel as if no other child with autism has had issues with sleeping at night and staying in their bed. I find that hard to believe. I am a good parent........and love my son. I am not looking to imprison him......just offer an environment he will be safe in....one which will allow my husband and I some rest in order to recharge ourselves for whatever battles with him the next day might bring. He does not at all mind the tent we have on his crib and sleeps through the night........however, if an escape is available, he acts upon it and it territys me thinking what could happen when the day comes that he figures out how to get out of the house. I am sorry if I sound rude..........I don't mean to be. I am just a desparate mother looking for some ideas as he is growing every day and the time in his safe zone (his crib) is limited.
Sincerely, Cindy ↑ |
| Name: sross844 | Date: May 9th, 2008 5:48 PM |
Hello, I am having the same problem. We took Landon out of his crib at the age of 2 because he starting climbing/falling out of it and not understanding the whole you'll bump your head scenario. We put him into a toddler bed which he absolutely loved in the beginning. When he came home from being gone he would run and get into it and pull the covers up and just lay there and he pretty much stayed in it the whole night. Then he outgrew it really fast. We now have him in a queen sized bed just sitting on the floor with a box spring so that if he falls he won't have far to fall but I still put pillows and blankets down because of the hardwoods. But the problem that we are having is he always wants to crawl under the fitted sheet and lay there with all the covers on top of him. I think he feels safe under there but I am afraid that he will suffocate himself. People do not understand that children on the spectrum like to be closed in for some reason, it is there sanctuary. So I too am looking for a tent that is sturdy just for him to have as his safe haven.
I had read somewhere a long time ago about someone having a large crib like bed made for their older child (4-5) to sleep in not only for his safety but because it was the only way the child would go to bed. Hmm maybe it‘s something we should invent.
Good Luck with your search. ↑ |
| Name: mom2-3monkeys | Date: Jun 16th, 2008 7:23 PM |
| hello. I have 3 kids, and my youngest is now 19 months old. We decided just today to switch him over to a toddler bed, and I know he isnt going to want to stay in it. I have done like you, and googled til my fingers hurts. BUT i just found some tents at target that might actually work. They fit onto a mattress, twin size I believe,not sure about toddler though. They are called bed tents. Just go to target.com and do a search for bed tents and they pop right up. Hope this will help you some. Im still on my journey to finding something for a toddler bed. Good Luck... ↑ |
| Name: Jimmys Mom | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 12:13 AM |
Have you thought about using a Posey Bed? You can find information at www.poseybed.com I know that they are costly but they are used on a regular basis for children with several medical needs. I know several people that have used them for their children with autism.
I wish you the best of luck. ↑ |
| Name: Brendansmom | Date: Jun 24th, 2008 8:36 PM |
| I have heard of special beds that open and close like a wardrobe and lock from the outside. I have seen one posted on a local Craigslist ad but do not know the name nor have I seen a photo. Perhaps you should be Googling for a specialty bed instead of an attachment for a toddler bed. ↑ |
| Name: annie-o | Date: Jul 4th, 2008 10:15 AM |
Dear,
Blakesmom, This may sound too simple but to keep our 30 month old in his bed we took anyting he could hurt himself on out of the room and installed a latch to the outside door. Yes, we lock our son in his room! I hated it at first but it is much better than falling our of the crib as is youth bed sits a few inches from the floor. After a few nights he welcomed his bed and we have had very little trouble keeping him in. The latch is jsut a hook and eye so it can be opened by anyone quickly if needed. Hope this helps, Ann ↑ |
| Name: Libster | Date: Jul 9th, 2008 4:13 PM |
I may have the solution!
I am in the same boat with mt 4 yr. old son who is ASD. If I had a safety tent for a twin size bed would you be interested? It's similar to the one for a baby crib only bigger. If anyone is interested please email me at mattandlibby@sbcglobal.net. Thanks! ↑ |
| Name: Libster | Date: Aug 9th, 2009 10:53 AM |
Hi everyone! About a year ago I had a discussion with many of you about finding a bed for autistic children to keep them from roaming the house at night or literally destroying their room.
Since there was nothing available at the time for our son, who is diagnosed with ASD, I decided to do something about it. I designed a bed tent where you simply drop a twin sized mattress inside. The bed tent is sturdy design with safety straps to keep from tipping! It’s mobile and can easily be taken anywhere. The bed tent has 3 points of access so it’s easy to get to your child or change the sheets. It does not have any zippers inside and all poles are covered.
We’ve tested several prototypes over the last year and have finally released the Nickel Bed Tent. Our son, Nick (who it’s named after) loves his bed tent and now sleeps very well throughout the night. My husband and I can now finally get some sleep at night and most of all, feel a little more secure knowing he’s much safer in the bed tent.
Finally, we designed this with parents of special needs children in mind. We made it very affordable at only $124.99. We know first hand how tight money can be raising a special needs child.
Now, with our homegrown company, Ready, Set, Bloom, LLC., our hope is to help special needs children and their parents/families rest comfortably and peacefully throughout the night using our bed tent.
Please check out our website, www.myreadysetbloom.com for more information and to order. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Thanks!
Libby McLain
Owner - Ready, Set, Bloom, LLC.
info@myreadysetbloom.com ↑ |
| Name: zandersmom99 | Date: Oct 28th, 2009 11:12 AM |
| I am in the same situation as you. My three year old Autistic son is growing out of his crib and crib tent, so I am looking fro a tent I can attach to a twin/full matress to keep my child in bed at night have you found any? I havn't. ↑ |
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