The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety
The Big Friendly Bed - Care & Safety

The Big Friendly Bed

SKU: BC-BB-DS-QT-XXX-STD

High-sided enclosed safety bed designed for children with complex needs, offering a secure, calming sleep environment with full customisation.

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Description

The Big Friendly Bed is a high-sided, fully enclosed safety bed designed to support children and young people who require a secure, calming and low-stimulation sleep environment.

Used widely for individuals with autism, complex needs, or behaviours that may impact sleep safety, this bed creates a soft, enclosed space that helps reduce external distractions and supports a more settled bedtime routine.

The high padded sides and secure structure provide reassurance for carers, helping to reduce the risk of injury, climbing, or wandering during the night, while maintaining comfort and dignity for the user.

Why choose The Big Friendly Bed?

  • High-sided enclosed design for enhanced safety and reassurance
  • Creates a calm, low-stimulation environment to support better sleep
  • Supports children with autism, complex needs, or night-time movement
  • Fully customisable to suit individual requirements
  • Manufactured in the UK with ongoing support available

Key Features

  • Available in custom sizes (standard lengths 180cm, 190cm, 200cm)
  • Choice of polycarbonate or wooden sides and doors
  • Secure door system with optional fixed or removable handles
  • Optional specialist padding in a range of heights and finishes
  • Step-in height tailored to user and carer needs
  • Optional strengthening bar for additional durability
  • Optional profiling bed base (adjustable back and leg sections)

Which bed is right for you?

Both beds are made in the UK and can be tailored to individual requirements, but they are designed for slightly different needs.

Feature The Big Friendly Bed The Comfort Bed
Main benefit Higher-sided enclosed sleep space for maximum reassurance and containment Enclosed safety bed with added profiling and carer support functions
Best suited to Children or young people needing a more enclosed, secure sleeping environment Users who need both safety and easier assisted care
Side height Can be built with significantly higher sides Lower profile than the Big Friendly Bed
Electric raising and lowering No Yes
Tilt function No Yes – Trendelenburg and anti-Trendelenburg tilt
Profiling bed base Optional Optional
Padding options Yes Yes
Materials Choice of polycarbonate, spindles or wood, depending on specification Choice of polycarbonate, spindles or wood, depending on specification
Made in the UK Yes Yes

If you need additional adjustment and carer support features, view The Comfort Bed.

Example Specification

  • 180cm x 90cm sleeping area
  • 175cm high sides
  • Polycarbonate doors with fixed sides
  • Solid wood head and footboards
  • 60cm specialist padding on all sides
  • Multi-zoned foam mattress with waterproof cover
  • Delivery and installation included

Prices typically start from around £4,100+ VAT depending on size and configuration.

Who is this suitable for?

  • Children and young people with autism or sensory needs
  • Individuals who may climb, wander, or be unsafe in standard beds
  • Families or care settings needing a high level of overnight safety
  • Users who benefit from enclosed, low-stimulation sleep environments

Important Information

  • Made to order in the UK
  • Includes delivery and installation
  • One-year manufacturer guarantee
  • Bespoke product – non-returnable once ordered

Complete the Setup

Pair this bed with a Waterproof Modular Foam Mattress for a fully hygienic and supportive sleep system.

Ordering Process

  1. Contact our team to discuss your requirements
  2. We help configure the right size, materials and features
  3. Your bed is manufactured in the UK
  4. Delivery and installation arranged

For a personalised quote, please contact us at enquiries@fledglings.org.uk.

Who / What is this suitable for?
  • Children and young people with autism or sensory needs
  • Individuals who may climb, wander, or be unsafe in standard beds
  • Families or care settings needing a high level of overnight safety
  • Users who benefit from enclosed, low-stimulation sleep environments
Support

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Shipping & Return

Product specific shipping policy

This item is bespoke to your needs, shipping time may take several weeks depending on options agreed on.