Blankets vs Bedtime Acrobatics
Most parents are familiar with sleeping bags, suits and tog ratings for babies and toddlers — but did you know you can purchase them for older children too? Our neurodivergent child is a good sleeper in the sense that they don’t wake in the middle of the night thinking it’s morning or disturb the rest of the house. However, they move a lot in their sleep or randomly sit up during the night. We could practically create a coffee table book of all the awkward and unusual sleeping positions — half on the bed, half off or completely off the bed amidst a jumble of toys, books and clothes — which makes it especially difficult in cooler months to keep them warm with a blanket or quilt. It’s virtually impossible to ensure they stay covered all night.
Snuggly Nights, Peace of Mind
We were delighted to discover Snuggly Bags at a disability expo and have been ordering from them each year. We initially purchased adaptive leg suits for ease of mobility but found that adaptive sleeping bags are also incredibly helpful, especially for managing changes after a bowel movement. With warmth and coverage, our child can move freely and sleep soundly, while we have peace of mind that they’re staying warm throughout the night.