Bariatric beds (or reinforced beds) are created to offer comfort, support, and safety for heavier individuals, or anyone needing increased stability, whether at home or care setting.
At Welzo, our range of bariatric and heavy-duty beds have been engineered with durability, reliability, and dignity, to provide the proper supportive tools and comfort for restorative sleep. Welzo also carries a vast collection of adjustable beds.
What is a Bariatric Bed?
A bariatric bed is a specialist medical bed that has been designed for users who weigh more than a standard bed can accommodate. For instance, a bariatric bed may cater to users with weight capacity of 50 stone (317kg) or above. Bariatric beds provide reinforced frames, wider sleeping surfaces, and advanced safety features.
They can include:
- Extra-wide frame (4ft wide, or more)
- High-weight capacity mechanisms (eg. motors)
- Electric height adjustment and profiling
- Sturdy side rails and locking castors
- Heavy duty motors for positioning ease
Bariatric beds are great for the bigger individual, post-operative recovery, or ongoing medical care at home, hospital, or care setting.
Expert Opinion on Bariatric Sleeping Solutions
Occupational therapist, Sarah Donnelly states;
- Bariatric and reinforced beds are key to pressure care, safety manual handling and preserving independence. The added space and strength can help reduce falls, pain to the skin and musculoskeletal injuries, for both patients and their carers.
In addition, combined with a bariatric pressure-relief mattress, bariatric beds help to prevent pressure ulcers, sleep apnoea, and chronic back pain.
Who Would Benefit from a Reinforced Bed?
Bariatric & reinforced beds are suitable for:
- Individuals who are obese or have a higher BMI
- People who have limited mobility that requires them to be repositioned safely
- Anyone recovering from bariatric surgery
- Homecare where safety of the carer is essential.
Bariatric and reinforced beds come highly recommended in medical and residential care settings due to their strong foundations, but also compatibility with hoists or other lifting aid equipment. Find more convenient types of mobility aids on the Welzo website.
Browse through our Range of Bariatric & Reinforced Beds
At Welzo, we carry electric bariatric beds, height adjustable profiled beds and heavy-duty wide bed frames. Our beds are designed for enduring usage, and patient wellbeing - they can fit into any medical care or homecare setting comfortably.
These beds have been manufactured to UK standards to ensure safety and peace of mind; and equip with leading brands associated to bariatric care equipment. Feel free to also check out Welzo's selection of riser recliners.
