Written by Megan Smith, PT
Thirty-seven years ago, a family in Germany needed a way to keep their young son safe.
Diagnosed with cerebral damage and spastic disablement, the boy was at risk of wandering and harming himself at night. What his family needed was a bed which could keep him safe and secure, so he could rest through the night and they could sleep peacefully.
The first Kayserbetten secure sleep system was produced for the family, making it easier for them to care for their son, while significantly enhancing his development.
That was in 1980. Today, Kayserbetten Safety Beds are in thousands of homes, and many children’s hospitals around the world! They provide special needs children with a safe, comfortable, cheerful sleeping environment, while also making it infinitely easier for families to care for their children.
When most people hear the words “hospital bed”, they picture a cold, sterile, stainless steel contraption with bars as borders.
With Kayserbetten, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! Kayserbetten beds provide a safe, comfortable, home-like hospital bed for children with special needs.
Built of smooth, attractive beech wood, Kayserbetten has done everything possible to give these beds the lighthearted feel of adolescence. Some models offer Plexiglas panels embedded in the Beech wood and bright colors.
Roomy and warm, the products keep children safe, while providing them the space they need to move - they even allow room for parents or loved ones to join them in bed! Kayserbetten beds have a weight capacity of up to 330 pounds, meaning you can lie down and snuggle with your child when they need that extra bit of comforting.
Available in both stationary and full-electric models, Kayserbetten beds vary in bed designs to meet you and your family exactly where you are - literally!
For children using a wheelchair or walker as a means of mobility, the Ida 1 Full Electric bed raises and lowers to meet the child at their height. An electric bed can work wonders for a family who needs to lift their child into bed - a procedure that can easily lead to back injury or falls.
If your child is mobile and prone to wandering at night, Kayserbetten’s Hannah Safety Bed is designed with the highest side rails available - up to 67 inches!
Caring for a child with medical needs feels natural in Kayserbetten beds. The side doors open individually or together, allowing complete access to the length of the bed, making a thorough cleaning possible.
Finally, the wooden rods accommodate lines running to medical equipment and provide healthy airflow ventilation.
Families who need the security of knowing their child is sleeping safely at night - not wandering, not rolling off their mattress - will discover these beds to be a lifesaver.
And although most of their bed designs effortlessly accommodate children with special needs, Kayserbetten has gone a step further: they manufacture diagnosis-specific beds customized to meet the needs of children with particular syndromes and conditions! These conditions may include Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and Rett Syndrome.
“This bed gave us our daughter back. She was hospital bound due to medical need and psych issues. This bed allowed her to come home safely. Not only is it highly functional, it is also a beautiful bed. We get many compliments on it, but more importantly, we get the peace of mind we need for caring for our child at home. We can't imagine life without this bed.”- Kayserbetten customer testimonial
“Jay's new KayserBetten bed was installed and our family life has taken a turn for the better. We no longer have to worry if our son is roaming the halls at 3 am or falling out of bed and breaking his collarbone in the middle of the night. Now my husband and I finally get some much-needed rest and we can also feel assured that our son is safe.
The KayserBetten bed is a quality product. There are no odd joints, rough spots, gaps, or flimsy materials. The manufacturer has not cut any corners in the production of the bed. The safety features are constructed well and easy to use. The bed will be a snap to clean too.
I would like to thank you and your staff for helping us. We never could have done it without you. This bed has changed our lifestyle, for the better. Thank you so much.” - Kayserbetten customer testimonial
If you believe a Kayserbetten bed could be helpful for your child, visit RehabMart's catalog page for all the details on this wonderful product!
Megan has been a part of Rehabmart since its inception nearly 20 years ago. For the past several years she has been enjoying her role as HR Director while maintaining her Physical Therapy license. When she isn't working on her next in-service or working to find a new team member, she enjoys her five children, helping those who have PT type ailments, baking, practicing yoga, and working out.
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