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MikeWazowski · 27/01/2014 14:52

How do you keep your special needs child warm? DS is 11 and has cp, dystonia and epilepsy. I've tried sheets and blankets but they are too restrictive if he wants to try and roll over and they don't really stay put, a duvet doesn't stay in place for more than 5 seconds, and we tried a sleeping bag but somehow he managed to get out of it! He is unable to sit by himself and I'm not sure what I can try next. If he kicks covers down the bed he can't pull them back up as he's got no control over his arms or hands. At the moment he sleeps in an oversized track suit with thermal long johns, lays on an all night electric blanket and has a heater on in his room all night.

Has anyone come across this particular problem and what did you find worked for you / your dc? I'll try anything to get him cosy, thanks in advance.

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Ineedmorepatience · 27/01/2014 17:11

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Not cheap but have a look at these Smile

MikeWazowski · 27/01/2014 22:22

Oooh, they do look snuggly, thanks Smile

Love the nn by the way x

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