All sleep systems are designed with comfort in mind. Their aim is to provide a supportive position to protect your child’s body shape. Sleep systems can be used while spending time in bed awake or asleep. They can support your child to lie on their back or on their sides. They are adjustable to accommodate positional changes if required throughout the night.
Sleeping is the longest time your child will spend in one place during a 24 hour period. The average person will spend around 3,340 hours in bed per year. Children with neurological conditions can often spend much more time than this. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure your child is supported in bed to prevent damaging body shape changes.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have access to trial sleep system assessment kits for both cot and single bed sizes. These assessment kits can be used within your home for up to one week. This allows you and your child to if the system works for you.
A physiotherapist will come to your home and set up the sleep system. They will show how to use it to position your child. There are a variety of sleep systems that have benefits in different circumstances. It is important to explore sleep system options. Discuss with your physiotherapist which sleep system is best suited to your child’s individual needs.