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Smart Beds for Special Needs

Transform your life with better sleep + safety for your loved one

Rest Easy Knowing Your Child’s Needs Are Met

The padded walls, securable doors, and Tech Hub monitoring camera help provide 24/7 safety for your loved one.

The canopy and Tech Hub’s soothing circadian light and sounds can help your child calm down faster and sleep longer.

Cubby helps create a calming environment that promotes self regulation and minimizes meltdowns.

Innovative Design. Safer Sleep.

Cubby's advanced features make it the top choice for safety-conscious parents, but its thoughtfully crafted design is what will capture your kiddo's heart.

Sensory + Monitoring Features

App enabled, camera + mic, circadian light, sound machine, motion detection, safety alerts, loved by families. trusted by doctors..

The Cubby Bed is so much more than a bed. It is safety. It is peace of mind. It is a completely new chapter in our lives.

Cubby truly understands the struggles special needs families have and has taken the time to address each specific need in a comprehensive manner. They really thought of everything!

I have gotten more sleep in the last 3 weeks than I have in 3 years!

She has also been falling asleep more easily since being in her new bed! We are so blessed and thankful. The Cubby Bed team answered all questions quickly and efficiently.

I have witnessed the transformative power of sensory environments in enhancing well-being and I will always recommend Cubby to my patients for its profound sensory design, durability, and safety.

The very first night in his Cubby we set the circadian light for 5 minutes and watched the monitor. He fell asleep less than 2 minutes after the light turned off. I only heard him once during the night and that was him adjusting to a new sleeping position. Never could I have imagined he could get a night's rest THAT GOOD.

Perfect bed for our extremely active three-year-old who figured out how to get out of cribs, tumble around and roll sleeping tents, and flip out of other tents advertised to keep kids safe. None did. But the Cubby bed keeps him safe and gives us peace of mind.

I was starting to get used to the fact that we would be sleep deprived for the rest of our lives. My son would wake all hours of the night waking my girls, my husband, and myself constantly.

He slept through the night…no joke…every night for 2.5 weeks after getting our Cubby! This is a miracle!

Our four-year-old daughter is very inquisitive and loves to explore the house at night when she wakes up. Because of the Cubby Bed she is able to sleep better throughout the night and we can rest knowing that she is safe. This has been a blessing to our family.

This bed literally means safety, wellness, and peace of mind for myself and my daughter. I no longer have to worry about her safety at night. I can sleep in my own bed alone again and I will be alerted through the app thanks to the motion sensors and camera.

Prior to this bed, I barely slept. Now, I can look through the camera and make sure he is ok, put on relaxing music, dim the light, and check the temp all from the comfort of my phone. Our Cubby is a miracle for our family.

How to Get Cubby Covered by Insurance

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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

Is it covered by insurance or medicaid.

Yes! The majority of Cubbys we ship are paid for by Insurance, Medicaid, waivers, charities, or local government grant programs. Please take our Funding Quiz to receive guidance and access helpful resources.

Can I purchase Cubby directly?

Yes, you can purchase directly through our website. We offer significant discounts for those who choose to pay out of pocket and 0% APR financing for 24 months is also available. Complete our Funding Quiz to see what discounts are available to you.

How big is the Cubby Bed?

The complete Cubby Bed is 87" long x 54" wide x 72" tall and can support up to 1000 lbs. It can be used by any age, but most doctors recommend that babies do not transition from a crib into a bed until they are at least 3 years old. The Cubby also uses a full-size mattress that is 75” long and 54” wide, which can accommodate most adults.

Is the Cubby Bed only for children?

Cubby utilizes a full-sized mattress and is built on a galvanized steel frame that can support up to 1000 lbs. It is most often used by children, but it can be used by a person of any age with sleep, safety, or sensory issues. We have many teen and adult users who love their Cubby Bed!

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We make sleep possible for special needs families!

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Places we've went with our Safe Place Bed... 

Disney- 4 times,  ️Ohio- 6 times , New Jersey- 2 times, Pigeon Forge, TN, Atlanta, GA, Visiting family out of state- 3 times , Stayed in a Train Car, Cabin- 3 times, ️My backyard camping more than I can count! 

Just got ours!

The construction of the bed and the pump are amazing. The carrying duffel is even really well planned. We take our first family trip in 23 years next week! We are so excited that a company brought a safe and COST EFFECTIVE approach!

When I seen a picture of the Safe Place Bedding- I just knew instantly that it was rather perfect. Perhaps the detail that I love the most is that it is designed by special needs parents who were aiming to help their own son, and wound up creating something that helps the special needs community.   

Our Mission

At Safe Place Bedding our goal is to provide sleeping solutions for children and adults with special needs. Whether they are at home or traveling, every special needs individual deserves to have somewhere to sleep that brings them comfort and provides safety. This will not only improve the quality of the life of the special needs individual, but the family as a whole.

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The Safety Sleeper® is a medical enclosed safety bed designed with love and care for children and adults with special needs who can benefit from a secure sleeping space. The enclosed design prevents users from wandering at night and keeps them safe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the safety sleeper® developed for.

Anyone living with a diagnosis that affects sleep or having a night-time sleep schedule. These individuals may experience wandering at night, elopement, falling out of bed during seizures night tantrums, head banging, inability to self-soothe due to over-stimulation; hurting self, damaging the home or the inability to discern safety issues.

Is The Safety Sleeper® covered by insurance?

In many states, The Safety Sleeper® has been covered through Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, Medical Waiver and in several cases – private insurance. Each state is different in coverage and most insurers require a physician’s prescription and letter of medical necessity. Our Customer Care team is available to assist you with resources to help with the insurance approval process. Call us at 724-96-SLEEP.

How does The Safety Sleeper® compare in price and value?

Less than $4,000, The Safety Sleeper® is the most affordable bed on the market against comparable bed systems. Lower priced options exist, but they do not offer long lasting durability and protection and are meant for only small children. Other more comparable beds range in cost from $4,000 – $12,000.

How easy is The Safety Sleeper® to assemble?

The Safety Sleeper® should take 15 minutes to assemble. Instructions are included with the product and a link to our assembly video is provided. Here are two important tips about the assembly of The Safety Sleeper®: 1.) The Coverlet functions as the sheet for your bed. It is designed to fully enclose the mattress and has a hidden zipper. There is a separate video about the coverlet on our website. 2.) The air mattress is for TRAVEL USE ONLY. For daily use, a standard twin/full size mattress between 9-11 inches high is recommended.

What is the quality of The Safety Sleeper® fabric?

The Safety Sleeper® is made from medical grade fabric, meaning it is durable and washable and has been tested for performance requirements. The fabric is fire retardant, per the National Fire Protection Association’s standard methods of fire tests for flame propagation of textiles. It has also been tested for hazardous chemical exposure and is compliant with both the U.S. standard Proposition 65 and the European standard REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals). Each product is made by professional industrial seamstresses and thoroughly inspected in our workshop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We expect only the best for our own families, and you deserve the same for yours.

Our Mission

We are a team of innovative thinkers, creators, and problem solvers on a mission to improve the lives of special needs families around the world.

Safety for them. Security for you. Sweet dreams for everyone.

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This Privacy Policy sets out how we, Abram's Nation , collect, store and use information about you when you use or interact with our website, abramsnation.com (our website) and where we otherwise obtain or collect information about you. This Privacy Policy is effective from 20th December 2018.

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When you visit our website, when you use our website, when you place an order, marketing communications, information obtained from third parties, disclosure and additional uses of your information, how long we retain your information, how we secure your information, transfers of your information outside the european economic area, your rights in relation to your information, changes to our privacy policy, children’s privacy.

This section summarises how we obtain, store and use information about you.  It is intended to provide a very general overview only. It is not complete in and of itself and it must be read in conjunction with the corresponding full sections of this Privacy Policy.

• Data controller:   Abram's Nation
• when you provide it to us e.g. by contacting us, placing an order on our website, completing registration forms or signing up for content such as newsletters.
• from your use of our website, using cookies and
• occasionally, from third parties such as mailing list providers.
• Information we collect:  name, contact details, payment information e.g. your credit or debit card details, IP address, information from cookies, information about your computer or device (e.g. device and browser type), information about how you use our website (e.g. which pages you have viewed, the time when you view them and what you clicked on, the geographical location from which you accessed our website (based on your IP address), company name or business name (if applicable), VAT number (if applicable), your job function, company type, engagement history and transaction history.)
• How we use your information:  for administrative and business purposes (particularly to contact you and process orders you place on our website, to improve our business and website, to fulfil our contractual obligations, to advertise our and other’s goods and services, to analyse your use of our website, and in connection with our legal rights and obligations.)
• Disclosure of your information to third parties:  user information can be shared with partners for specific types of content and events where a user has registered their information. Other disclosures are only to the extent necessary to run our business, to our service providers, to fulfil any contracts we enter into with you and where required by law or to enforce our legal rights.
• Do we sell your information to third parties (other than in the course of a business sale or purchase or similar event):  No, Abram's Nation does not sell data. However, when you register or sign up for certain types of content, your registration data can be shared with sponsors and partners. Examples of where we do this include event registrations, webinar signups or whitepaper downloads. We will always make it clear where any information provided will be shared with other parties.
• How long we retain your information:  for no longer than necessary, taking into account any legal obligations we have (e.g. to maintain records for tax purposes), any other legal basis we have for using your information (e.g. your consent, performance of a contract with you or our legitimate interests as a business) and certain additional factors described in the main section below entitled How long we retain your information. For specific retention periods in relation to certain information which we collect from you, please see the main section below entitled  How long we retain your information.
• How we secure your information:  using appropriate technical and organisational measures such as storing your information on secure servers, encrypting transfers of data to or from our servers using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, encrypting payments you make on or via our website using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology and only granting access to your information where necessary.
• Use of cookies and similar technologies:  we use cookies and similar information-gathering technologies such as marketing automation tracking on our website including essential, functional, analytical and targeting cookies. For more information, please visit our cookies policy here:  View our Cookie Policy
• Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area:  By using our website your personal data will be transferred outside of the European Economic Area,  to the United States of America. Your privacy is important to us and we will always ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including, for example, that the third parties we use who transfer your information outside the European Economic Area have self-certified themselves as compliant with the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.
• Use of profiling:  we use profiling to understand our users better through web and marketing analytics, provide targeted advertising and deliver a personalised user experience.
• to access your information and to receive information about its use
• to have your information corrected and/or completed
• to have your information deleted
• to restrict the use of your information
• to receive your information in a portable format
• to object to the use of your information
• to withdraw your consent to the use of your information
• to complain to a supervisory authority
• Sensitive personal information:  we do not knowingly or intentionally collect what is commonly referred to as ‘sensitive personal information’. Please do not submit sensitive personal information about you to us. For more information, please see the main section below entitled  Sensitive Personal Information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the data controller.

The data controller in respect of our website is;

Abram's Nation 4726 High Point Drive Gibsonia PA 15044 USA

T: (1) 724-96-SLEEP

You can contact the data controller by writing to our data protection officer at the address above or by sending an email to [email protected] .

We collect and use information from website visitors in accordance with this section and the section entitled  Disclosure and additional uses of your information.

Web server log information

We use a third party server to host our website called Digital Oceans LLC, the privacy policy of which is available here:  https://www.digitalocean.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Our website server automatically logs the IP address you use to access our website as well as other information about your visit such as the pages accessed, information requested, the date and time of the request, the source of your access to our website (e.g. the website or URL (link) which referred you to our website), and your browser version and operating system

Use of website server log information for IT security purposes

We collect and store server logs to ensure network and IT security and so that the server and website remain uncompromised. This includes analysing log files to help identify and prevent unauthorised access to our network, the distribution of malicious code, denial of services attacks and other cyber attacks, by detecting unusual or suspicious activity.

Unless we are investigating suspicious or potential criminal activity, we do not make, nor do we allow our hosting provider to make, any attempt to identify you from the information collected via server logs.

Legal basis for processing:  compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject (Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Legal obligation:  we have a legal obligation to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk of our processing of information about individuals. Recording access to our website using server log files is such a measure.

Legal basis for processing:  our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Legitimate interests:  we have a legitimate interest in using your information for the purposes of ensuring network and information security.

Use of website server log information to analyse website use and improve our website

We use the information collected by our website server logs to analyse how our website users interact with our website and its features. For example, we analyse the number of visits and unique visitors we receive, the time and date of the visit, the location of the visit and the operating system and browser use.

We use the information gathered from the analysis of this information to improve our website. For example, we use the information gathered to change the information, content and structure of our website and individual pages based according to what users are engaging most with and the duration of time spent on particular pages on our website.

Legitimate interest:  improving our website for our website users and getting to know our website users’ preferences so our website can better meet their needs and desires.

Cookies are data files which are sent from a website to a browser to record information about users for various purposes.

We use cookies on our website, including essential, functional, analytical and targeting cookies. For further information on how we use cookies, please see our cookies policy which is available  here .

You can reject some or all of the cookies we use on or via our website by changing your browser settings or non-essential cookies by using a cookie control tool, but doing so can impair your ability to use our website or some or all of its features. For further information about cookies, including how to change your browser settings, please visit  www.allaboutcookies.org  or see our cookies policy.

When you contact us

We collect and use information from individuals who contact us in accordance with this section and the section entitled  Disclosure and additional uses of your information.

When you send an email to the email address displayed on our website we collect your email address and any other information you provide in that email (such as your name, telephone number and the information contained in any signature block in your email).

Legitimate interest(s):  responding to enquiries and messages we receive and keeping records of correspondence.

Legal basis for processing:  necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Reason why necessary to perform a contract:  where your message relates to us providing you with goods or services or taking steps at your request prior to providing you with our goods and services (for example, providing you with information about such goods and services), we will process your information in order to do so).

Enquiry forms

When you contact us using an enquiry form, we collect your personal details and match this to any information we hold about you on record. Typical personal information collected will include your name and contact details. We will also record the time, date and the specific form you completed.

If you do not provide the mandatory information required by our contact form, you will not be able to submit the contact form and we will not receive your enquiry.

We will also use this information to tailor any follow up sales and marketing communications with you. For further information, see the section of this privacy policy titled ‘Marketing Communications’.

Messages you send to us via our contact form will be stored outside the European Economic Area on our contact form provider’s servers in the United States.

For further information about the safeguards used when your information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, see the section of this privacy policy below entitled  Transfers of your information outside the European Economic Area.

When you contact us by phone, we collect your phone number and any information provide to us during your conversation with us.

We record customer-facing phone calls for training and customer service purposes.

Legal basis for processing:  our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation)

If you contact us by post, we will collect any information you provide to us in any postal communications you send us.

Legal basis for processing:  necessary to perform a contract or to take steps at your request to enter into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

We collect and use information from individuals who interact with particular features of our website in accordance with this section and the section entitled  Disclosure and additional uses of your information.

Newsletters

When you sign up for any of our newsletters from us by completing the newsletter sign up form, we collect your name,  email address. We will also record the time and date of completion.

Legal basis for processing:  your consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation). Consent: you give your consent to us sending you our newsletters by signing up to receive them using the steps described above.

Transfer and storage of your information

We use a third-party service to send out our e-newsletter and administer our mailing list, Mailchimp.

Information you submit to subscribe for our e-newsletter may be stored outside the European Economic Area on our third-party mailing list provider’s servers in the United States.

Use of tracking in emails

We use technologies such as tracking pixels (small graphic files) and tracked links in the emails we send to allow us to assess the level of engagement our emails receive by measuring information such as the delivery rates, open rates, click through rates and content engagement which our emails achieve.

Registering on our website

When you register and create an account on our websites, we collect the following information: your name,  email address, address, location. We will also record the time and date of completion.

If you do not provide the mandatory information required by the registration form, you will not be able to register or create an account on our website.

Legitimate interest:  registering and administering accounts on our website to provide access to content, allows you to buy goods and services and facilitates the running and operation of our business.

Information you submit to us via the registration form on our website will be stored outside the European Economic Area on our third-party hosting provider’s servers located in the United States of America.

We collect and use information from individuals who place an order on our website in accordance with this section and the section entitled  Disclosure and additional uses of your information.

Information collected when you place an order

Mandatory information

When you place an order for goods or services on our website, we collect your name, email address, billing address.

If you do not provide this information, you will not be able to purchase goods or services from us on our website or enter into a contract with us.

Legal basis for processing:  compliance with a legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Legal obligation:  we have a legal obligation to issue you with an invoice for the goods and services you purchase from us where you are VAT registered and we require the mandatory information collected by our checkout form for this purpose. We also have a legal obligation to keep accounting records, including records of transactions

Additional information

We can also collect additional information from you, such as your phone number, full name, address etc.

We use this information to manage and improve your customer experience with us.

If you do not supply the additional information requested at checkout, you will not be able to complete your order as we will not have the correct level of information to adequately manage your account.

Legitimate interests:  The ability to provide adequate customer service and management of your customer account.

Processing your payment

After you place an order on our website you will need to make payment for the goods or services you have ordered. In order to process your payment we use Paypal, a third party payment processor.

Your payment will be processed by PayPal, who collect, use and process your information, including payment information, in accordance with their privacy policies.

You can access their privacy policy via the following link:  https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

In providing Paypal, Paypal transfers personal data outside the EEA.

Legal basis for processing:  necessary to perform a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Reason why necessary to perform a contract:  to fulfil your contractual obligation to pay for the goods or services you have ordered from us.

Our content, goods and services

When signing up for content, registering on our website or making a payment, we will use the information you provide in order to contact you regarding related content, products and services.

We will continue to send you marketing communications in relation to similar goods and services if you do not opt out from receiving them.

You can opt-out from receiving marketing communications at any time by emailing  [email protected]

Legitimate interests:  Sharing relevant, timely and industry-specific information on related business services, in order to assist your organisation grow, or to further develop you as a professional.

We use a third-party service to send out our marketing emails and administer our mailing list, Mailchimp

Information for marketing campaigns will be stored outside the European Economic Area on our third-party mailing list provider’s servers in the United States.

We use technologies such as tracking pixels (small graphic files) and tracked links in the emails we send to allow us to assess the level of engagement our emails receive by measuring information such as the delivery rates, open rates, click through rates and content engagement that our emails achieve.

Third party goods and services

In addition to receiving information about our products and services, you can opt in to receiving marketing communications from us in relation third party goods and services by email by ticking a box indicating that you would like to receive such communications.

Legal basis for processing:  consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Consent:  you give your consent to us sending you information about third party goods and services by signing up to receive such information in accordance with the steps described above.

We use a third-party service to send out our marketing emails and administer our mailing list, Mailchimp.

For more information on how we use tracking in our marketing emails, see our cookies policy which is  available here .

This section sets out how we obtain or collect information about you from third parties.

Information received from third parties

We can often receive information about you from third parties. The third parties from which we receive information about you can include partner events within the marketing industry and other organisations that we have a professional affiliation with.

It is also possible that third parties with whom we have had no prior contact may provide us with information about you.

Information we obtain from third parties will generally be your name and contact details, but will include any additional information about you which they provide to us.

Reason why necessary to perform a contract:  where a third party has passed on information about you to us (such as your name and email address) in order for us to provide services to you, we will process your information in order to take steps at your request to enter into a contract with you and perform a contract with you (as the case may be).

Consent:  where you have asked that a third party to share information about you with us and the purpose of sharing that information is not related to the performance of a contract or services by us to you, we will process your information on the basis of your consent, which you give by asking the third party in question to pass on your information to us.

Legitimate interests:  where a third party has shared information about you with us and you have not consented to the sharing of that information, we will have a legitimate interest in processing that information in certain circumstances.

For example, we would have a legitimate interest in processing your information to perform our obligations under a sub-contract with the third party, where the third party has the main contract with you. Our legitimate interest is the performance of our obligations under our sub-contract.

Similarly, third parties may pass on information about you to us if you have infringed or potentially infringed any of our legal rights. In this case, we will have a legitimate interest in processing that information to investigate and pursue any such potential infringement.

Information obtained by us from third parties

In certain circumstances (for example, to verify the information we hold about you or obtain missing information we require to provide you with a service) we will obtain information about you from certain publicly accessible sources, both EU and non-EU, such as Companies House, online customer databases, business directories, media publications, social media, and websites (including your own website if you have one.

In certain circumstances will also obtain information about you from private sources, both EU and non-EU, such as marketing data services.

Where we receive information about you in error

If we receive information about you from a third party in error and/or we do not have a legal basis for processing that information, we will delete your information.

This section sets out the circumstances in which will disclose information about you to third parties and any additional purposes for which we use your information.

Disclosure of your information to service providers

We use a number of third parties to provide us with services which are necessary to run our business or to assist us with running our business

These include the following: Internet services, IT service providers and web developers.

Our third party service providers are located both inside and outside of the European Economic Area.

Your information will be shared with these service providers where necessary to provide you with the service you have requested, whether that is accessing our website or ordering goods and services from us.

We do not display the identities of our service providers publicly by name for security and competitive reasons. If you would like further information about the identities of our service providers, however, please contact us directly by email and we will provide you with such information where you have a legitimate reason for requesting it (where we have shared your information with such service providers, for example).

Legal basis for processing:  legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Legitimate interest relied on:  where we share your information with these third parties in a context other than where is necessary to perform a contract (or take steps at your request to do so), we will share your information with such third parties in order to allow us to run and manage our business efficiently.

Legal basis for processing:  necessary to perform a contract and/or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (Article 6(1)(b) of the General Data Protection Regulation).

Reason why necessary to perform a contract:  we may need to share information with our service providers to enable us to perform our obligations under that contract or to take the steps you have requested before we enter into a contract with you.

Disclosure and use of your information for legal reasons

Indicating possible criminal acts or threats to public security to a competent authority

If we suspect that criminal or potential criminal conduct has been occurred, we will in certain circumstances need to contact an appropriate authority, such as the police. This could be the case, for instance, if we suspect that we fraud or a cyber crime has been committed or if we receive threats or malicious communications towards us or third parties.

We will generally only need to process your information for this purpose if you were involved or affected by such an incident in some way.

Legitimate interests:  preventing crime or suspected criminal activity (such as fraud).

In connection with the enforcement or potential enforcement our legal rights

We will use your information in connection with the enforcement or potential enforcement of our legal rights, including, for example, sharing information with debt collection agencies if you do not pay amounts owed to us when you are contractually obliged to do so. Our legal rights may be contractual (where we have entered into a contract with you) or non-contractual (such as legal rights that we have under copyright law or tort law).

Legitimate interest:  enforcing our legal rights and taking steps to enforce our legal rights.

In connection with a legal or potential legal dispute or proceedings

We may need to use your information if we are involved in a dispute with you or a third party for example, either to resolve the dispute or as part of any mediation, arbitration or court resolution or similar process.

Legitimate interest(s):  resolving disputes and potential disputes.

This section sets out how long we retain your information. We have set out specific retention periods where possible. Where that has not been possible, we have set out the criteria we use to determine the retention period.

Retention periods

Server log information:  we retain information on our server logs for 3 months.

Order information:  when you place an order for goods and services, we retain that information for seven years following the end of the financial year in which you placed your order, in accordance with our legal obligation to keep records for tax purposes.

Correspondence and enquiries:  when you make an enquiry or correspond with us for any reason, whether by email or via our contact form or by phone, we will retain your information for as long as it takes to respond to and resolve your enquiry, and for 36 further month(s), after which point we will archive your information.

Newsletter:  we retain the information you used to sign up for our newsletter for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).

Membership:  we retain the information you used to sign up for our memberships for as long as you remain subscribed (i.e. you do not unsubscribe).

Criteria for determining retention periods

In any other circumstances, we will retain your information for no longer than necessary, taking into account the following:

• the purpose(s) and use of your information both now and in the future (such as whether it is necessary to continue to store that information in order to continue to perform our obligations under a contract with you or to contact you in the future);
• whether we have any legal obligation to continue to process your information (such as any record-keeping obligations imposed by relevant law or regulation);
• whether we have any legal basis to continue to process your information (such as your consent);
• how valuable your information is (both now and in the future);
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Safe Place Travel Bed

A portable personal sleeping space for children with sleep challenges, the Safe Place Travel Bed is an inflatable sleeping solution for on-the-go traveling. Twin size and durable enough to withstand kicks and other aggressive movements, it's a safe haven that goes wherever it's needed.

Safe Place Travel Beds are inflatable safety beds for special needs travel or stationary. They are individually made with high-grade materials to withstand kicks and movement.

The beds are twin size, and adjustable with strapping that allows a safe place to attach to any size bed. Zippered, netted panels provide easy entry and exit on each side; the zippers have a locking mechanism to be used for additional security if needed for your loved one.

The netted side panels also give air movement through the bed. The floor is made of soft, felted plastic for comfort and water tight.

This bed comes in a traveling bag with a hi-pressure electric air pump ready to serve your special needs travel. For your convenience we added a 6ft. electric cord to give you extra room to walk around your bed as you inflate it.

Each bed comes with a pump and a bag that weighs approx. 20 pounds. Blue in color. *Note: Travel bag design/color may vary.

Limited Full 90 Day warranty and Lifetime Guarantee 

• THICKER and REINFORCED MATERIAL to withstand bites and scratches! 
• WIDER WELDS to hold up to those strong kickers and acrobats!
• EASY TO CLEAN NETTING (we all know what for, right?)
• TRANSPARENT NETTING. Who doesn't want to peek in on their sleeping angels? And, easy visibility for monitor cameras!! 
• ADJUSTABLE ZIPPER LOCKS for those Houdini's among us!

The Safe Place Bed Electric Pump Bundle contains:

• a Safe Place Travel Inflatable Twin-Sized Bed
• Straps for installation under a mattress or underneath a bed frame
• a Hi-Pressure Electric Pump w/ valve that monitors pressure
• a Travel Duffle Bag
• Instructions for easy setup

SPECIFICATIONS

Safe place travel bed specifications.

• Dimensions: 75"L x 39" W x 34"
• Weight: 20 lbs.
• Comes in blue, gray, or turquoise
• Bag Dimensions: 25.5" L x 13" W x 11"H
• Pump Dimensions: 10.5" x 8"W x 6.2"
• Includes an electric pump w/ valve that monitors pressure
• Safe for on a bed or floor usage
• Supports up to 220 lbs.
• Inflatable twin-sized bed
• Waterproof bottom layer
• Side panels are constructed of netting panels
• Zippers feature a locking mechanism 
• Includes a travel bag
• Certified UL Lab tested

Safe Place Bed Electric Pump Bundle contains:

• 1 - Safe Place Travel Inflatable Twin-Sized Bed
• 1 - Pair of Straps 
• 1 - Hi-Pressure Electric Pump w/ valve 
• 1 - Travel Duffle Bag

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Top 5 safety beds for special needs.

Safety beds for special needs children are essential for providing a secure and restful sleep environment, addressing the unique challenges faced by children with conditions like autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. These beds are designed to prevent entrapment and fall, offering peace of mind for caregivers while supporting the child's physical and mental health. When shopping for a safety bed, consider features such as sturdy construction, secure enclosures, adjustable settings, and ease of access to ensure the bed meets the user's specific needs.

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Features to consider, open or enclosed.

All safety beds are designed to securely keep children in bed at night, particularly those who tend to wander, while also protecting them against entrapment . Open designs allow a child to be part of their surroundings while keeping them safe and secure in bed. They mimic the crib design, but on average, they can accommodate sleepers who weigh up to 350 pounds. 

Enclosed models deliver all-encompassing security that surrounds the bed. They’re usually made with soft fabrics and other durable materials with specially designed closures that can’t be opened from the inside. Often, they are lightweight and foldable, so they’re easy to take along while traveling. Enclosed models eliminate distractions, which are beneficial for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory issues.

Adjustability

For users unable to reposition themselves independently, articulating beds allow the bed to be raised or lowered in sections, aiding in everything from digestion and circulation to preventing pressure sores. Safety beds that are height adjustable make it easier for caregivers to assist with bed transfers without strain to reach the user. 

If assembly is an option for more complicated stationary beds, consider taking advantage of the service even if there is an additional fee. If you invest in a safety bed, professional assembly will ensure it’s assembled correctly.

Fun for Child

Bedtime can be challenging for any child, but for special needs kids who have difficulty settling in for sleep, providing a bed they enjoy getting into can make a big difference. These beds provide a cozy and safe feeling; some have lights, fun prints, extra padding, and other features to make it a fun place.

Caregiver Features

A height-adjustable bed can eliminate reaching and lifting, taking some physical strain off caregivers. Design features like windows, ports for medical devices, and IV pole attachments all accommodate necessary medical equipment and allow for monitoring and care without disturbing a sleeping child.

Does insurance pay for safety beds?

It depends on your insurance, but often, if you have a prescription for a safety bed as durable medical equipment, it will be partially covered. Please check your coverage levels and we are also happy to discuss financing options.

What is a special needs bed?

A special needs bed is designed to provide a safe and calm sleep space as well as keep kids from getting out of bed at night without supervision. This helps prevent injuries, falls, and wandering.

What is a Hannah bed?

A Hannah bed is a safety bed made by KayserBetten , which has multiple entries on our list of top safety beds for special needs. The Hannah 135 Safety Bed offers multiple benefits and design features to keep special needs kids comfortable and safe in bed. There is also a long list of accessories that can customize the design to meet a user’s individual needs. 

What is the best safety bed for Autism?

The best bed choice for an autistic child is the zPOD . These sensory-friendly safe spaces help children get to a calm and relaxed state where they can sleep in comfort.

What is the best safety bed for Cerebral Palsy?

The fully electric Hannah 135 Safety Bed is the best choice for serving special needs kids with cerebral palsy, as it supports dynamic positioning of the user to prevent any sliding while in bed.

What is the best safety bed for Angelman Syndrome?

Children with Angelman Syndrome typically have hyperactivity, a short attention span, and difficulty sleeping. The Hannah 170 has a special door locking system and the tallest safety rail available to meet medical, physical, and behavioral needs with protection and comfort.

What is a sensory bed?

Sensory processing and sleep quality affect academic performance and quality of life. A sensory bed helps create a calming environment to distract users with heightened emotions and high activity levels that can keep them from falling or staying asleep. A bed with soothing lights and sounds can help soothe a user and de-stress to promote restful sleep.

#5 Leckey Sleepform Support System for Children

The Leckey Sleepform Support System for Children by Sunrise Medical , our number 5 pick, is an innovative posturing system designed to improve overnight positioning for children with special needs. This inflatable, grid-sheet system provides personalized support tailored to the user's specific requirements, ensuring a symmetrical and comfortable posture throughout the night. It complements daytime posturing platforms to offer round-the-clock support, making it an essential tool for maintaining ideal positioning and preventing sleep disturbances. The portable design and adjustable features make the Leckey Sleepform Support System a versatile and convenient solution for both home and travel.

Features and Benefits

• Provides tailored support to maintain ideal posture and comfort throughout the night
• Inflatable grid sheet format makes it easy to set up and transport
• Cushioned chest and hip guides provide adjustable support, preventing hip migration
• Maintains a free flow of air and regulated temperature 
• Additional features like knee rolls, temperature control sheets, and various guides to tailor the system to the user

Customer Feedback

• Provides tailored and adjustable support for optimal overnight positioning
• Portable design is easy to use and transport
• Enhances comfort and safety with cushioned guides and temperature regulation
• Customizable with a variety of optional features for personalized support
• Some users may find the initial setup process complex
• Inflatable design may require periodic maintenance to ensure optimal performance

#4 SleepSafe Low Bed

The Low Bed by SleepSafe is sitting at number 4 on our list of top safety beds for special needs. The low bed transfer height is 22.25 inches with the safety rail, and 20.75 inches without the safety rail. There are three safety rail height options to choose from, depending on the amount of user activity, to prevent falls from bed and night wandering.

The articulating mattress adjusts the head and foot elevations to provide comfort and support. This low bed’s design eliminates gaps between the mattress, bed, and rails to prevent entrapment. It can be ordered in manual or electric versions.

With this solid wood safety bed, you can choose from six finish colors to match your decor. Each package contains a premium mattress that is fluid-resistant, antimicrobial, and fire-resistant, plus locking casters, and a foundation of your choice. It comes in twin, full, and queen sizes, and you can build your customized package when you place your order.

• Customizable options including manual or electric, size, wood finish, and foundation
• Customized height from bed to top of rails with hi-low adjustment
• Articulating mattress to adjust the position of head and foot sections
• Prevents entrapment while keeping a wandering sleeper in bed
• Mattress has 4 comfort zones for support and pressure relief
• Weight capacity of up to 350 pounds to accommodate children or adults
• Accessories include custom-fit padding, IV attachment, and headboard and footboard windows
• Customers loved the choices for bed type
• Not a great fit for users who are very active while sleeping or before bed

#3 SleepSafer Professional Tall Safety Beds

The SleepSafer Professional Tall Safety Bed by SleepSafe Beds , our number 3 pick, is specifically designed for individuals who are more active during sleep or at bedtime. Its impressive height of 54¾ inches offers a secure sleeping environment, effectively preventing falls and unwanted wandering at night. The solid wood construction exceeds all bed safety standards, ensuring durability and peace of mind. 

This bed features customizable options such as hi-lo adjustment for personalized height settings, adjustable head, and foot sections for optimal comfort, and three rail height options to accommodate different activity levels. The SleepSafer Tall Bed also eliminates gaps between the mattress, bed, and rails to prevent entrapment and injury, making it a reliable choice for those needing extra security.

• Hi-lo adjustment allows for customized height from the bed to the top of the rails
• Three safety rail height options are available to suit users of different activity levels 
• Eliminates gaps between the mattress and bed to prevent entrapment and injury
• Solid wood construction exceeds all bed safety standards
• Available in six stylish finish colors to suit any decor or personal preference
• Provides a secure sleeping environment for active sleepers
• Customizable height and positioning for enhanced comfort
• Eliminates entrapment risks with gap-free design
• Stylish and durable, with multiple color options to match the decor
• May require more space due to its extra height
• Some users might find the bed's assembly process complex

#2 Safety Sleeper Bed by Abrams Bed TWIN-SIZED

The twin-sized Safety Sleeper Bed by Abrams Bed is our number 2 choice. An enclosed special needs bed, its frame and mesh cover sit on a bed or floor and can be used at home or while traveling to ensure a calm sleep environment no matter where you are.

It’s available in five packages:

• 200 - One side entry
• 300 - One side entry, end-of-bed entry, multiple functional access points
• 400 - Convertible entry, lift compatible, double side entry, multiple functional access points

Every Safety Sleeper Bed comes with a freestanding aluminum frame, removable padded enclosure, four frame pads, two zip-in coverlet sheets, two stabilizing straps, a waterproof memory foam mattress, an air mattress for travel, and a wheeled carrying case. Options include soft frame pads, loops, and pockets for storage, and the entire enclosure is machine washable.

These special needs beds are built to last, with enhanced joints to withstand heavy use and play. The taller headspace and bigger doors make it appropriate for adults as well as children who benefit from an enclosed sleep space.

• Portable and lightweight with a durable suitcase to make traveling easier
• Reduces visual stimulation and the ability to roam to facilitate restful sleep
• Extra safety zipper with hook and loop roof connections
• Stabilizing straps eliminate movement and tipping
• Comes with extra frame padding and double stitching for durability
• Large enough to move around comfortably, but small enough that you don’t have to rearrange the bedroom to accommodate it
• Weighs only 20 pounds and provides a familiar and calming sleep environment
• Peace of mind not worrying about entrapment
• It has an open feel that keeps them in bed without feeling claustrophobic

#1 Beds by George - Haven Series Safety Bed

Our number 1 choice, the Haven Series Safety Bed from Beds by George is our most popular bed from this manufacturer. This safety bed for special needs features a removable washable fabric canopy that is unique in that it can be tightened to combat natural stretching. This eliminates gaps between the canopy fabric and the frame and gives the canopy a longer service life.

The fabric and mesh construction allows for ventilation, visibility, and a softer, more comfortable environment than those provided by other wooden frame beds. It comes in twin, extra long twin, or full size, and you can choose from a fixed platform with low profile, semi-adjustable, or fully adjustable frames.

This bed’s heavy-duty aluminum frame is securely bolted to the skirt and wooden corner posts. The fabric sleeves are made from padded polyester-nylon for safety with a urethane coating to repel moisture and mildew and help maintain a hygienic environment.

• Highly versatile, with three bed frames to choose from and a long list of accessories
• Canopy is washable and can be tightened to combat natural stretching
• Fully enclosed to create a calm space for children with sensory processing issues
• Same safety as other high-walled beds, with the added comfort of soft mesh and fabric
• Transfer height as low as 14 inches (fixed platform)
• Easy to keep clean and maintain a healthy environment
• 5-year warranty on the frame is longer than many other safety beds
• Self-leveling feet make positioning the bed easy if the floor is uneven
• 50 inches of interior height provides plenty of space for movement
• Mesh doesn’t hold up as well as railings against flailing and jumping
• Standard model has an opening on only one side

Final Thoughts

It’s difficult for many kids with special needs to fall asleep and stay asleep, which leads to poor sleep patterns and a tendency to get out of bed and wander. A special needs bed could make the difference between a daily struggle at bedtime and the path to deeper sleep. In addition to protecting against entrapment and falls out of bed, special needs safety beds provide an environment where sensory processing disorders can be managed and restorative sleep is easier to achieve.

Our top pick, the Haven Series Safety Bed from Beds by George , is the ultimate solution for special needs children. This bed features a unique removable, washable fabric canopy that can be tightened to eliminate gaps, ensuring a longer service life. Its fabric and mesh construction provide excellent ventilation and a comfortable environment. Available in twin, extra long twin, or full size, with options for a fixed platform, semi-adjustable, or fully adjustable frames, it offers versatility to meet various needs. The Haven Series Safety Bed combines innovative design, comfort, and robust construction, making it our most recommended choice for special needs safety beds.

Thank you for taking the time to read about the Top 5 Safety Beds for Special Needs! To learn more about similar products, visit the Safety Beds section of our website. You can also check out Caregiver University for more information to help you decide which safety bed will work best for you and your family.

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Top 10 Special Needs Beds (and How to Pay for Them)

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Finding the right bed for your special needs child can be a difficult task. Each of our kids have their own set of unique needs and challenges, and often those challenges are magnified at night when they may be left alone for long periods of time. Well, hopefully for long periods of time while YOU get to sleep too.

The good news is that there are sleeping solutions available for families with special needs children. The less good news is that it’s complicated to sort through the many options to find the one that is perfect for your child and it’s even more complicated to get the resources together to purchase a bed.

You’re in luck! We go through the top special needs beds and explore all the features you may be looking for so you can find the bed that meets your requirements. We’ll also go over funding options and how to get a bed covered through insurance.

Looking for a quick rundown of all these beds? Check out our easy-to-read special needs bed features chart !

1. The Safety Sleeper

The versatility of the Safety Sleeper really sets it above other special needs beds. It’s possible to find a good special needs bed for your home and it’s possible to find a good special needs travel bed, but to have them both in one product? That’s huge. The Safety Sleeper can sit on the floor or fit into any standard bed frame and straps to the frame so it is safe and won’t tip over. It comes standard with a waterproof memory foam mattress, but is also equipped with an air mattress, allowing it to break down into a suitcase that weighs less than 50 pounds.

Whether you use the foam or the air mattress, the Safety Sleeper also utilizes an enclosed mattress system so that there are no spaces between the bed and frame making it impossible for your child to become entrapped between or under the mattress. Add in that the entire bed (sheets and frame included) is machine washable, and you’ve got the ideal special needs sleep solution.

2. SleepSafe Beds

The SleepSafe Bed is the bed we chose for our son over ten years ago and we are still very happy with that decision. I can certainly attest to the durability of this bed and I also really like that it looks like a bed. The frame is made of real wood and it doesn’t feel like a hospital bed or something out of place in your bedroom. The bed is on castor wheels so it is easy to move and also comes with many options. You can choose a low- or high-walled frame, interior padding, an articulating mattress foundation and even accommodations for an IV pole or medical tubing.

Below you can see a video of us in the SleepSafe bed. We opted for the fully padded walls since our son has seizures and needs to be in a safe, enclosed space.

The SleepSafe bed does not come with a roof to prevent climbing, although its extended rail does provide walls up to 53” above the mattress. It also doesn’t allow for multiple entry points, but you can choose a mattress that can be lifted or lowered (either electrically or manually).

3. Beds By George

Beds by George are very similar to SleepSafe Beds in that they have beautiful wooden bed frames with multiple options for height, safety and medical needs. They offer beds with low sides or high and their most enclosed bed has mesh sides that also includes a top covering. 

Beds by George can be equipped with hi-lo articulated mattresses and they also offer aesthetic options with stylized headboards, bed posts, accent carvings and even personalized engravings. Their beds can have padded interior walls, clear view panels or air flow panels. They can also include access ports for tubes or wires and an IV pole.

4. Creative Care Limited

Creative Care Limited offers highly customizable beds that are better described as safe spaces. These spaces (they refer to them as “pods”) are fully padded and can be rather large and even bolted to the floor for extra stability. A hi-lo unit can be added to your pod and since the entire unit is made by Creative Care the hi-lo feature can be of any size to fit in the pod. These pods can also be customized with openings for tubes or monitors and can even allow for a ceiling track above the bed.

These pods are really very durable and the material is treated with an anti-bacterial lacquer making them easy to clean, although they are not machine washable. They come in a variety of colors and patterns so you can have fun picking out your special design. Creative Care also makes a Travel Pod which comes in two sizes and is easier to set up than you might think. We have the Travel Pod (the junior size) and have used it on many trips. It is a nice safe space and I love that it does not attach to a bed but is free standing with stable supports. It is on the big side, though, so if you are planning to pack light it may be hard to fit in with your travel gear. Of course, as a parent of a special needs child you probably aren’t planning to pack light anyway!

5. Safespace

Like Creative Care Limited, Safespace creates, well, safe spaces. These spaces can be as big as a room, or smaller like a bed. They can be made to accommodate kids who are climbers or kids who need mobile hoists or lifts. Safespaces are very strong and durable and do offer hi-lo options for mattresses. The company works closely with each family to find exactly what you need and the spaces can be customized. Safespaces are also registered as Class 1 Medical Devices and follow stringent industry guidelines for safety and quality.

Safespace also offers a number of travel options. The Cosyfit is a small enclosed space with varying side panel heights, but no roof. It’s a fairly simple design, but if all you’re looking for is a place where your child can be comfortable and not roll out of bed when away from home, then this is perfect! They also have a fully enclosed travel space in the Voyager bed.

6. Cubby Beds

Like most special needs beds, Cubby Beds are enclosed and designed to be padded and safe. What makes them different is that they are also app-enabled smart beds with monitors and a built-in camera. The bed provides a circadian light that slowly dims to prompt sleep and slowly brightens when it’s time to wake up. A speaker in the bed can play white noise or nature sounds to create a comfortable and quiet space while the video monitor can be set to alert you to motion (which can be great for kids who try to escape at night or who have seizures while sleeping) and the video captured is recorded so you can view the night’s activities later.

Similar to the Safety Sleeper, Cubby Beds pride themselves in avoiding areas of entrapment with safety sheets that zip to the walls. The bed is durable and fully enclosed, has multiple entry points and is lift accessible. The mattress, however, cannot be on a hi-lo frame for kids with medical concerns. Cubby Beds also do not allow for extra space for medical wires or IVs.

7. Courtney Bed

If all of these other beds just seem too complicated for your needs, then the Courtney Bed may be exactly what you are looking for. Similar to the SleepSafe bed, the Courtney Bed is made of wood and looks very much like a nice piece of high-quality furniture. The bed features mesh panels attached to the wood frame that zip closed and cannot be opened from the inside. The bed is off the floor so it is lift accessible and the mattress is at a good height for transfers. They also now offer a back zippered panel so you can enter the bed from multiple sides.

You can add an additional top panel if your child needs a roof to avoid escaping the bed and you can also have camera, IV and wire access points added. It’s possible to add padding to the wooden frame, too. The bed comes in twin and now queen sizes as well. If you purchased a twin-size bed, you can now order a conversion kit to update your bed to a queen size!

The company realizes that special needs beds are expensive, so they do offer no interest in-house financing for families for up to 12 months. They will ship the bed once your account reaches 50% of the total cost. Many families choose to put 50% down as their first payment, having the bed shipped immediately, then pay off the rest over the following year. You can also use code wonderbaby23 to receive 10% off your bed. Use the code online or just mention when calling!

8. KayserBetten Beds

KayserBetten Beds are well known for being great for keeping kids in bed, however the design is often compared to a cage at the zoo. If the bars on the bed don’t bother you (and they do come in very colorful patterns), then the stability, overall durability of the frames and special locking system on the doors may be your top selling points. As a matter of fact, those bars serve an important function! The unique KayserBetten design allows for air circulation, ease of monitoring, easy access for medical tubes and wires, better access for medical care, bedding changes and disinfecting.

KayserBetten Beds come in a variety of sizes and styles that allow you to choose a setup perfect for your child. You can have a raised mattress for transfers, lift accessibility, a hi-lo articulated mattress or a frame that raises to the best height for the caregiver. KayserBetten Bed frames are made of solid natural beach wood, but can also come equipped with fully padded interior walls.

Are you looking for a bed or a sensory-friendly sleep pod? If the latter is on your list then ZPods may be for you. Honestly, if I were a kid I would love a ZPod. They totally have the cool factor! Similar to Cubby Beds, ZPods are smart beds with multiple built in tech features like LED circadian lighting, temperature control, carbon air filters (which is great for kids with allergies) and even an HD smart TV. The single bunk comes with an extra bed above the pod or you can get a double pod with two pods stacked on top of eachother!

The ZPod bed door does not lock and it really isn’t designed for kids with complicated medical concerns. For example, it’s not lift accessible and while the interior plastic is fairly soft it isn’t fully padded. Their Gen 2 beds are made with lighter plastic and the sliding door can now be removed entirely. They’ve also added bluetooth speakers! ZPods can be customized with holes for IV lines, but unfortunately is not generally covered by insurance, although they do offer many finance options on their site!

10. Safe Place Bedding

Safe Place Bedding offers a simple (and surprisingly relatively affordable) inflatable travel bed. The bed is designed to fit on top of a full or larger mattress and is strapped to the mattress so that your child is safely inside the bed tent and can’t fall off the mattress. The bed zips closed and locks from the outside. The bed must be inflated and an electric air pump is sold separately, although they do say you can use a manual pump too. 

We purchased this bed to use when we travel and it has worked well for us both in hotels and on longer stays with family. It can be set up directly on the floor, but I prefer it on a bed because it can be really difficult to lift my son from the floor. I’ve written a longer review of the Safe Place Travel bed and you can also watch a video of us setting the bed up for the first time below:

How to Pay for Your Special Needs Bed

You may have noticed that we did not include prices here and that on many of these bed sites prices are only available upon request. Do you know why? Because they are expensive!

Once you’ve decided which bed you want to purchase, the next step is figuring out how to pay for it. Most of these beds can be covered by insurance and all of these companies are more than happy to help you through the process. Give their customer service number a call and talk to them about how to get the bed covered. 

You will need a letter of medical necessity and a prescription from your child’s doctor. The letter can be written by a specialist (like a neurologist) or a service provider (like a physical therapist). Look at our bed comparison chart and list the features in your letter that make your bed the best choice for your child. Be specific! Explain why a mattress on the floor is not acceptable. Talk to the bed company about how to write a letter specific for the beds they sell. They will often have sample letters of medical necessity posted on their website.

The insurance process can take a long time so you will have to be patient, but it’s not a guarantee. If your bed is not approved, there are still other options. Many bed companies do offer financing or you can apply for grants designed for funding medical equipment. Which grants you are eligible for will depend on your child’s diagnosis and your location. Talk to your school’s social worker to find possible grants in your area or you can check out this list of national grant organizations that you can contact. 

If you are applying for grants you will want to write a grant letter that introduces your family, explains your child’s diagnoses and needs, and again outlines exactly why you need the bed you are trying to purchase. We raised money entirely through grants when we built an accessible bathroom for my son and wrote a letter that we sent to multiple non-profits. You can read our letter to see how to write a successful grant letter .

Good luck in your search for the perfect bed! Hopefully the information here will help and you will soon be sleeping soundly and safely!

The information WonderBaby provides is not intended to be, and does not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. Always consult with a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances.

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The Best Autism Bed Tents For Kids ⛺

An autism bed tent is quite simply a special needs bed enclosure which removes excessive sensory stimuli to help your little one (or a big one!) get to sleep quicker and more comfortably. Children with autism become overwhelmed quickly by open spaces, and it does not matter how small or large their bedroom happens to be.

They will not feel secure in an open bed because they are easily overstimulated and will not sleep comfortably or at all if they are not feeling secure and calm in an exposed bed . An autism bed tent is ideal for any parent or carer who might be struggling to get their child who lives with ASD to sleep at night – and we all understand how important sleep is for children with autism.

Due to the success autism bed tents have in helping a child sleep, there has been a growing trend in the number of different bed tents available for sale, which means more choice, better value for money, and a better customer experience.

SafeSleepSystems also hit the scene a few years ago with our autism bed tent, the Nickel Bed Tent, which had some great success. Finding the right autism-friendly bed tent is vital for several reasons, to keep your child safe and free from harming themselves during sleep, to remove unwanted stimuli from lights and sounds, and to comfort during sleep so that your loved ones can rest well.

Unfortunately, Nickel Bed Tents had to be retired, and the business no longer operates – but there are many other great options on the market. We’ve taken a good look at all the options to provide you with the best autism bed tents for your kids in 2021.

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The Best Autism Bed Tents for Kids

1. pacific play tents – bed tent.

“Provides comfort, privacy, and safety from excessive stimuli” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Twin bed tent size: 77" X 38" X 35" high, Fun tree house graphics, Can be used on or off the bed
• Helps transition child from crib to bed, Mesh panels for ample ventilation and allows for easy...
• Fitted outer-skirt secures the tent to the mattress (mattress not included)

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Reasons to Buy ✅

• Highly recommended for children with autism
• Easy assembly
• Warm inside
• Creative designs
• Easy access
• Portable/Travel-friendly

Reasons to Avoid ❌

• Could be taller in height

If you were looking for a Nickel Bed Tent, then this autism bed tent from Pacific Play Tents is the closet version. A very similar ‘tent’ design that’s perfect for a twin (single) bed size that should accommodate for most young children. You can comfortably place a twin size mattress inside and keep the bed tent either on top of a bed or on the floor – it is common for children with autism to prefer to lay on the floor, or even just avoiding a bed frame to mitigate self-harm/breaking the bed.

There’s a big velcro access point to entry and exit, and velcro can be a preferred material as its less likely to cause injury as zips sometimes do. An autistic bed tent like this is a great way to transition from a smaller bed or cot to a “big boy/girl” bed. Not only that, but it can comfortably fit toys to make the inside of the bed tent an excellent play space for adventures. With straightforward assembly, it can be used a travel bed too if you’re planning vacations or staying over at someone’s house – creating the perfect safe space for your loved ones. It’s also very reliable as the fiberglass poles are sturdy but also go through the exterior rather than the interior of the material.

Other designs by Pacific Play Tents:

2. Alvantor Bed Canopy 🌌

“The #1 Best Seller for pop up bed tents” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• ♥Upgraded 2-in-1 bed tent patent pending construction keep no collapsed, no bent, no leans off, no...
• ♥Innovative design: Durable pop-up flexible ribs and fiberglass rods help this tent keep it’s...
• ♥Easy set up and take down.. pop up frame and shock corded poles make it super easy to set up in a...
• Easy Assemble
• Private Space
• Blocks Light
• Quality Air Flow
• Breathable Fabric
• Pockets Inside
• Lightweight
• Great Reviews
• Machine Washable
• Limited Colours Available

The amusing part of this design is that the user inside the tent can see out, but those outsides can’t see in. This can relieve any pressure or anxiety of others nearby and provides a great deal of comfort and privacy. While it looks like a more permanent fixture, and it can be, the autism bed tent can easily be packed away to be moved for travel as it only has three poles required for setup.

3. Privacy Pop Bed Tent

“Privacy isn’t a premium with Privacy Pop” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Designed to allow for simple and fast set up and take down
• Durable style that fits most common beds
• Innovative zip and mesh sides that offer ventilation for easy breathing and light when you need it
• Mesh Window for Airflow/Light
• Fully Foldable Doors
• Double-Sided Zippers
• Variety of Colours
• Minimalistic Design
• Snug Fit on Mattress
• Can get warm inside
• The slightly higher price point

Privacy Pop is all about seclusion, and their canopy style bed tent does precisely that. Privacy Pop has autism bed tents for both children and adults, but all of their designs are built for twin size beds. If the current sleeping conditions your child is in don’t provide them with privacy, comfort, and an anxiety-free zone, then it can seriously disrupt your sleep and mental health. This is ideal for people with special needs as it quickly creates a fort of comfort and safety during bedtime.

Privacy Pop calls it a ‘ privacy oasis ,’ and we certainly agree. A neatly designed pod that keeps out everything from light to some noise. The level of seclusion is second to none. If you can afford to pay a little extra than the other autism bed tents we’ve listed, then this is an ideal bed for an autistic child to feel more comfortable sleeping when traveling around or at home.

There are numerous colors to suit. In my experience, this is everything. Some special needs bed enclosures are monotone and don’t have many color options. Privacy Pop’s twin size beds have a wide array of colors and designs.

4. Safe Place Bedding

“Family-owned and purpose-built for long-term use” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Full bed-frame and bed tent
• Handmade hardwood frame
• Built for heavy use
• CertiPUR US Certified mattress
• Great Warranty provided
• Price range is much higher than other options

Safe Place Bedding is a family-founded business that has wonderfully built a durable bed tent for your child. Available in both twin and full sizes, these permanent structured beds provide sturdy and long-lasting support for your child with all the functionality of a bed tent. Whilst most standard beds from big box furniture shops provide much more affordable beds, they’re not often the handmade hardwood variety which is designed to take a lot of impact and still remain standing. This bed does just that.

Safe Place Bedding believes in their product, their craftsmanship, and your satisfaction. Out of all of our reviewed bed tents, we can say hands down they have the best returns and warranty program. They will replace and ship any items damaged during transit, you have a full 10 day trial period to test the bed tent and a full 1-year warranty against all workmanship or material defects.

Bonus Bed Tents

Our top 3 bed tents for children with autism have been listed above. Still, we’ve also found that children with autism love fun but calming experience before bedtime, so we’ve included some products that might be an excellent gift for your exceptional person.

Harkla Sensory Swing

“A swinging safe space to wind down and relax” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Comfortable
• Durable (hold 150lbs)
• All hardware included
• Calming effect
• Money-back guarantee
• Only 2 colors

From playing in the park to being cradled in your father’s arms while you sleep, so many children love that enchanting feeling of gently swinging in a tight space—the sensation of safety, security, and coziness that can prompt relaxation and sleep.

If you have a hyperactive child or one that really suffers from sleep disorders, then something that’s both enjoyable for them as well as stress-free for you can be ideal. A pod swing ticks both boxes.

“A flocked vinyl peapod ideal for sensory fun for your child” Safe Sleep Systems Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Calming experience for children
• Comfortable and durable
• Rocking motion
• Electric air pump included
• Lifetime guarantee
• Small size only supports 50lbs

This is one of the most original ideas for sensory and calming products for children with autism. This cozy inflatable pod is brilliant for young children to relax and play in.

Not only does it provide a tight ‘hug’ for the child, but the bottom inflates to create a gentle rocking motion to simulate cradling. Perfect addition for any child that is hyperactive is a high or low-functioning ASD child or suffers from sleep in general.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are bed tents safe for toddlers.

The short answer is that bed tents are safe for toddlers, but as with all of these situations, there are variables that must be considered as a parent or carer to ensure your toddler is safe within their sensory tent.

The key area to safety, especially if your toddler has some form of sensory processing disorder is visibility. Being able to see your child from a reasonable distance inside the tent is crucial, and therefore having windows and doors to the tent that can easily be zipped open will help to solve this. Take a look at the Alvantor bed tent which we have highly recommended for years as they do a great job at this.

The overall space inside your kid’s tent makes a difference too. If it is too cramped and too small there is a chance an active toddler can knock the whole tent over and potentially cause injury – which we want to avoid at all costs.

Lastly, when trying to find the best bed tent that is safe for your toddler, look at the materials. Material that is fire-resistant (for obvious reasons), and durable enough to not easily tear are good factors.

Do Bed Tents Help With Anxiety?

Bed tents or sensory tents were specifically designed to help people manage anxiety while playing, sitting, or lying inside. A number of great brands have focused their product development around autistic children as a key audience as this can seriously reduce anxiety and sensory input.

How Do You Keep An Autistic Child In Bed?

Growing evidence has shown that children diagnosed with ASD have associated sleeping difficulties, and the challenge of keeping your autistic child in bed can be an uphill battle each night.

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It is the oldest city in siberia and has many points of interest. find out about the best places to visit in tyumen, russia..

The first Siberian city was founded in 1586. Tyumen has been unofficially titled the oil and gas capital of Russia. The city’s population is 707 000 people, which continues to increase. According to RBC Holding, Tyumen is one of ten the most quick-growing towns in Russia. Don’t let the mention of oil-hungry businesspeople leave you thinking this is a dull, money-focused city, though. The city has a buzzing street life in summer and a couple of worthwhile sights that, taken together, will keep you entertained for a day or so.

Tyumen is also the stepping stone to the gorgeous old town of Tobolsk, a few hours’ bus or train ride away. Tyumen is a cultural, business, educational and administrative center of the Tyumen region. Most of the city’s population comprises young people under 35.

Here are always places to go in the evening and to see during weekends. Cozy cafes, luxurious restaurants, the best theatres and philharmonic concert hall, and museums reminding about the rich history of the city — all that is Tyumen. These are the best places to see in Tyumen, Russia.

1. Tyumen’s Holy Trinity Monastery

Tyumen’s Holy Trinity Monastery is located in the historical center of Tyumen. It is just a few minutes walk from the Tura Embankment. The monastery was founded on the picturesque bank of the Tura River in 1616. Almost a century later, in 1708, the old wooden monastery was rebuilt with stone. Shortly after, the monastery was named Holy Trinity. The building process was conducted under the leadership of metropolitan Philophey Leschinsky. Later, he took monastic vows and lived in seclusion for the rest of his life. After he died in 1727, he was buried at the monastery’s entrance.

During the Soviet period, the monastery was used as a dormitory for a military platoon and the headquarters of the city’s water control system. The monastery was returned to the Tyumen diocese in 1995, but the first service was not held there until 2003. In 2005 the relic of prelate Philophey was uncovered and is now kept in the Peter and Paul Cathedral monastery. In 2007 a square was dedicated to Philophey near the monastery. Today Holy Trinity Monastery is open for everyone to see and tour while it continues to hold regular liturgical services.

2. Znamensky Cathedral

The history of Znamensky Cathedral found its roots in the first half of the 17th century, when a small wooden chapel was first erected at the site of the current Cathedral. The old wooden chapel was replaced with the construction of a stone church which began on September 1st, 1768. The church’s previous name was given in honor of Mary, the Mother of God, and her icon within the church. The building was dedicated only 33 years later, in 1801. The church’s first stone building was painted white and consisted of the main chapel, a bell tower, a refectory, and a porch.

After the Revolution of 1917, the Cathedral was used as a transit prison. Still, between 1933 and 1941, the church was returned to the diocese. With the beginning of World War II, however, it was again taken over and used to house dislocated army forces. Finally, the Cathedral was returned to the eparchy. On June 19th, 1994, the clergy held a liturgical service for the first time. Today Znamensky Cathedral is a functioning church and one of the most beautiful symbols of Tyumen.

3. Tyumen Bolshoi Drama Theater

In 2008, The Tyumen Bolshoi Drama Theater got a new building built in record time for one year and eight months. With a 158-year history, the theater is the most prominent Drama Theater in Russia. The history of the Tyumen theater began even before the first building. It is known that in 1858 the St. Petersburg guest expressed his admiration for Amateur performances.

This fact was recorded, and the city’s theatrical history was reckoned from it. History tells us that in 1890, the first Guild merchant, an honorary citizen of the municipality Tekut’ev Andrei Ivanovich, founded a permanent theatre, which entered the town history called Tekut’evsky. Andrei Ivanovich, in love with the spectacle of dramatic scenes, supported theatre for 26 years.

In 1916, before his death, he bequeathed the theatre to the city. The City Council accepted the gift, and newspaper announcements began to inform about the performances not in the Tekut’ev’s theater but in the city theatre named Tekut’ev. After the October revolution, the theatre received the name of V. I. Lenin.

Under the leadership of the Petrograd director Valmar, it was staged such performances as “Idiot”, “the Power of Darkness”, “the Living corpse”, and “the Day”. In subsequent years the core of the repertoire included Russian and foreign classics, the best works of modern drama.

4. Saint George Ascension church

Through the parishioners’ efforts, this church was erected on the Tura River’s left bank. The church began as a stone two-storied building with a bell tower and two thrones: one is on the first floor in honor of Saint George and the other in honor of the Ascension of God is on the second.

After the October Revolution in 1929, the church was closed, and a workshop of tanners and chemists used its building. In 1934-35 the church became a dormitory for driving school students and combined operators. Later the building was under the governance of Tuymen’s fur coat fabric company.

Only in 1996 was the building returned to the diocese of Tobolsk and Tyumen. Two years later, services were resumed there. Step by step, in 2005, the bell tower was restored. In 2006, the church participated in the government program entitled “Cultural memorials restoration.” Now it is a functioning church that adorns the historical center of Tyumen.

5. Church of the Saviour

The Church of the Saviour, also known as the Church of the Image of “The Saviour Not Made by Hands” or shorter Spasskaya Church, is a church in Tyumen, Tyumen Oblast, Russia, located at Lenin Street, 43, at a crossroad between the Chelyuskintsev Street. Built-in a late 18th-century Siberian Baroque and early 20th-century neorussian style, the building is one of Siberia’s oldest and most expressive churches, under monument protection.

It is believed that the early wooden church was raised in 1586 and reconstructed after several fires into a stable stone building in the late 17th century. The Church of the Saviour saw another two rebuildings in the late 19th century. However, after the 1917 October Revolution, the church was subject to confiscations of its property in 1922, and in 1930 was closed and became a momentary prison.

After the failed attempt to destroy the church two years later, it has been used as an archive and a library. The building storage material for the Tyumen Local Historical Museum is expected to be returned to the local eparchy in 2019.

6. Tura Embankment

The only thing in the Russian four-level structure of this kind and one of the favorite holiday destinations among residents and visitors alike. Here, close to each other is full of the city’s attractions: Lover’s Bridge, historical area, the museum “City Council” Architecture and Construction University, and Holy Trinity Monastery. Embankment and bridge of lovers – the city card is depicted on the magnets, postcards, and other souvenirs tourists bring from Tyumen.

Construction of the promenade continues today, and it planned its expansion on both sides of the river Tura. Throughout the embankment, scattered monuments of famous people, life, and activity were somehow linked to Tyumen. Summer, early Fall, and spring – are the best time for walking and spending time on the waterfront.

It is always noisy: many people are playing songs with a guitar, working fountains, flash mobs, and holding various events, to the bridge of lovers traditionally come to the newlyweds. In the summer promenade Tours – the most popular holiday destination for residents.

7. The Lovers’ Bridge

The Lovers’ Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge over the Tura River in the Central District of Tyumen. The bridge was built in 1987 – five years after the collapse of an old wooden bridge in the exact location. The last name of the bridge was Peshehodniy (Pedestrian). Still, in 2003 local DJs Maria Kondratovich and Timur Shkval arranged an unusual contest called “The most unusual kiss”.

After this event, the city mayor Stepan Kirichuk offered to rename the bridge the Lovers’ Bridge. Then, on July 26th, newly married couples, the director of the Red Army Radio Station V. Bogodelov, and the city’s mayor performed an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the bridge.

8. Kolokolnikovs Estate Museum

The Kolokolnikovs Estate Museum is the only remaining classical merchant’s estate in Tyumen. The building’s facade combines classical and baroque architecture elements and traditional Siberian carving. The doors open to a luxurious, brightly lit hall with lofted ceilings and walls decorated with vivid paintings of the Kolokolnikovs family.

One painting depicts an old trade shop, representing the collective image of the city’s shops. Stepping through the doors of the Kolokolnikovs Estate transports one back to the unique atmosphere of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The permanent exhibit of the Kolokolnikovs Estate Museum is called “The History of the House”. It is dedicated to the history of the merchant families, such as the Ikonnikovs and the Kolokolnikovs. The exhibit will also explain the historical events in this house, one of which was the monumental meeting between the future Emperor Alexander II and the great Russian poet V. Zhukovsky in 1837. In 1919 the estate was used as the headquarters of Marshal V. Blyukher.

9. Gorodskaya Duma Museum

The building of the Tyumen regional Museum of Local Lore Gorodskaya Duma was built in the second half of the XIX century. It is a magnificent example of Russian provincial architecture. The high ladder and a stepped attic give the museum its slenderness, combined with a Corinthian portico and massive columns — the traditional buildings of public institutions and architectural elements.

The Window into the nature constant exhibition introduces the variety of Flora and Fauna of the Tyumen region and its ancient inhabitants. An integral part of the museum is a small paleontological Museum. The skeleton’s collection of mammoth, fossil bison, woolly rhinoceros, and cave bears is presented at the museum. In addition, visitors can get acquainted with the Botanical, Zoological, and entomological collections.

10. House Masharova Museum

The House Masharova Museum is an old house built in the neoclassical style and previously belonged to N. Masharov, a famous manufacturer and one of the founders of the iron industry in Tyumen. The museum is a monument to late 19th and early 20th-century Siberian architecture and is renowned for its luxurious décor.

Traditional musical events and temporary exhibitions are regularly organized in the House Masharova Museum. They take place in the chamber-like atmosphere of the welcoming hall of the merchant’s house.

The permanent exhibition called the Family Book tells the tale of the family’s life at the end of the 19th century. During a tour of the house built, you will see many authentic items of a past era and discover the etiquette of a traditional family from Tyumen.

11. Alexandrovsky Garden

The original name of the Alexandrovsky Garden is the Country Garden. The garden appeared on a vacant plot of land in 1851 when thousands of linden, birch, spruce, and pine trees were planted in the area of about 100 acres (40 000 m²) with the money of the merchant Ivan Ikonnikov.

The garden was named after the crown prince Alexander, the future Tsar Alexander II, who visited Tyumen on May 31st, 1837, during his journey through Siberia. After the October Revolution of 1917, the garden was abandoned until 1948, when a small portion of it was restored through the employees’ efforts of a ship-building plant.

The landscape of the garden was adorned with a pond, a small bridge built traversing the ravine, a shooting range, and a restaurant with a terrace. In the 1960s, it was abandoned again, and by the 1970s, it fell into disrepair. Later a development effort began on the garden’s premises with the construction of houses, a kindergarten, and garages. A road to the Profsoyuzny Bridge was also built through the park.

However, the renewal of the garden did not begin until 2007. Although ten times smaller than the original garden, the grounds were restored, and the Alexandrovsky Garden became its official name. The fountain was rebuilt as well as sculptures of citizens styled after the 19th century. Some statues include the Hussar, Ladies on a Walk, A Girl at Rest, and the Boy.

12. Rasputin Museum

Grigory Rasputin was a friend of the last Russian emperor Nikolay II and his family. Rasputin is one of the most mysterious and exciting personalities of the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries. In the 1900s, among Saint Petersburg’s high society, he had the reputation of the Tsar’s family friend, a religious elder, a seer, and a healer.

The exposition includes a cosmetic mirror, broken down in the middle that symbolizes the broken life of its owner, an icon of St. Simeon Verhotursky the Righteous, who is highly honored in Siberia, and the plate of the famous Kuznetsovky porcelain factory with the monogram of the empress, which Rasputin gave to his god-daughter Iraida Kolesnikova during her christening, an old Viennese chair from the Rasputin’s house. There is an authentic platband from the famous home of Rasputin, and the only thing remained of the building.

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Tyumen: Bourgeois Siberian oil capital

The Lover’s Bridge in Tyumen. Source: RIA Novosti

There’s something different about Tyumen. This city of over half a million people was the first Russian settlement in Siberia. Today, it’s the capital of the vast Tyumen Oblast, or province, that stretches from the Kazakhstan border north to the Arctic Ocean. Tyumen Oblast is home to the majority of Russia’s seemingly limitless oil and natural gas reserves. Some of the world’s largest drilling companies have officers here, and Tyumen residents enjoy much higher incomes than elsewhere in Russia. The result is a cosmopolitan city with a bright outlook on the future.

A stop in Tyumen provides an interesting glimpse into how modern Russia’s oil revenue has influenced Siberia’s oldest Russian city. Tyumen is a great stopover point on the Trans-Siberian Railroad and a short ride from Yekaterinburg (five hours) or Tobolsk (four hours).

How to get there

Direct flights run each day between Tyumen and Moscow or St. Petersburg ($450 roundtrip). Tyumen is also located on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. Trains leave Moscow in the afternoon and evening ($110-250, 32-38 hours).

In the 16th century, Russia started expanding eastward into parts of Central Asia ruled by the Tatars, an Islamic people who still live thoughout Russia. A band of Cossacks wrested control of Tyumen from the Tatars in 1580. Six years later, Russians established a fort in Tyumen on the Tura River.

For centuries, Tyumen vied with the nearby city of Tobolsk—once the official capital of Siberia—for the prestige of the region’s most important city. Tyumen won in the end, when the Trans-Siberian Railroad bypassed Tobolsk and was routed through this now oil-rich city.

Tyumen played an important role in Russian history during times of war. At the beginning of the Russian Civil War, the Bolshevik Red Army slowly pushed the White Army, commanded by Admiral Alexander Kolchak, into Siberia. Kolchak and his anti-Bolshevik forces holed up in Tyumen until the Red Army overtook them in January of 1918.

Tura River. Source: Lori / Legion Media

During the Second World War, many Russian industries were moved away from the front to Siberian cities. Tyumen had already become an industrial capital during the early Soviet era, and the city became an ideal spot to relocate Russia’s western factories. As Nazi forces approached Russia in 1941, the embalmed body of Vladimir Lenin was sent from the Lenin Mausoleum in Moscow’s Red Square by train to the Tyumen State Agricultural Academy for safekeeping. In 1945, Lenin’s body was shipped back to Moscow.

Where to stay

Located in a stunningly remodeled Soviet building, The Hotel Vostok offers modern rooms ($80-125). Far more luxurious—and twice as expensive—is The Hotel Tyumen .

Some of the factories relocated to Tyumen during wartime remained in the city. The discovery of oil in the region catapulted Siberia’s oldest Russian settlement to further prosperity. Modern Tyumen is a vibrant city with a number of universities and a revamped center well-suited for exploration by foot.

Start your walking tour around central Tyumen on Ulitsa Respubliki. The city’s main drag has fine pedestrian walkways and leads wanderers past an impressive collection of tsarist-era buildings that recall Tyumen’s importance in the beginning of Russia’s colonization of Siberia.

From the southeastern end of Ul. Respubliki, head north toward the Tura River and take a brief side trip onto Ul. Ordzhonikidze to visit the Fine Arts Museum (47 Ul. Ordzhonikidze) which houses exhibits of classical Russian and Soviet art as well as traditional bone carving and works produced by the native people who live in the far north of Tyumen Oblast.

Detail of wood carvings and windows on wooden house. Source: Getty Images

Back on Ul. Respubliki, you’ll soon see the city’s requisite Lenin statue by the local government buildings. A block away, opposite Lenin, is Tyumen’s city park, a delightful place to walk or hop on one of its amusement rides.

Most Siberian cities developed under the watchful eyes of the atheist Soviet regime and churches are usually not Siberia’s strongpoint. But this isn’t true in four-centuries-old Tyumen. Strolling up Ul. Respubliki, you’ll soon come to the Church of the Saviour (41 Ul. Lenina) and the Znamensky Cathedral (13 Ul. Semakova). Each of these stunning Baroque-influenced churches are located right off Ul. Respubliki and were built in the late 18th century.

Tyumen is also famous for its historic wooden houses. Heading further up Ul. Respubliki, stop to wander around some of the side streets and snap photos of these ornate wooden structures which provide a glimpse back in time. Near the Tura River, you’ll pass a civil war monument in remembrance of the Tyumen natives who died fighting the White Army and the Tyumen State Agricultural Academy (7 Ul. Respubliki) an impressive building in its own right where Lenin was stored during the Second World War.

Near the end of Ul. Respubliki, take a walk over the Tura River on the Lover’s Bridge, a suspension bridge open to foot traffic only that has become one of Tyumen’s iconic sights. The other side of the river is a great place to see more of Tyumen’s signature wooden houses as well as take in the churches scattered around the city center.

Save the best for last and visit the Trinity Monastery (10 Ul. Kommunisticheskaya) at the end of Ul. Respubliki. A white wall surrounds the monastery, giving it the appearance of a mini-kremlin, and the golden onion domes of the 18th century churches within should not be missed.

Although navigating Tyumen is straightforward enough, the St. Petersburg-based travel company OSTWEST can arrange a city tour in Tyumen and the surrounding countryside. 

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