hospital bed quilt
 

Has anyone made a quilt that would fit a hospital bed? I need some suggestions please for a quilt pattern that would fit this size of bed.

Won't a twin size fit??

Hospital beds are twin size. But wouldn't you want something the person could take home and use? In that case I would make it at least double size. Plus, you'd want something to wrap up in - so again, double size. A double size quilt could be placed on top of a queen size bed without much trouble, although it might not be comfortable for two people in a queen sized bed to use, unless it were turned sideways.

Twin beds are 39", double 59", queen 65"? All beds are 78-80" long. Then you have to decide how much drop you want on each side. I would do a minimum of 12", probably 18".

So, if you really want to do a twin size, I'd do75" wide, 98" long
For double, I'd do minimum 84 x 98", better 96 x 104"

DM and I used twin quilts for my DF's bed for many years. I still have the well worn resulting quilts.

For a hospital bed you actually want it narrower than a twin so it doesn't hang off the edge much and get caught in the bed mechanism.

If you google "mattress sizes" - there are a lot of charts for the sizes.

If I were using a hospital bed, I would find out what size spreads the hospital uses and make it about that size -
I'm guessing about about 60 x 90 - 10 inch overhang on each side and about 15 inches longer than the mattress.

I'm aiming for 66X86 for the one I'm working on now.

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I spent three months in one. less wide is correct mechanisms catch things and its ruined. Also is this a bed in the hospital? or one at home? In the senior home they took them and didnt always return them to you frustrating I would think even if you mark what room/bed. At home still skinnier. also weight is a consideration. lighter you can layer too thick it might get tossed a lot. My sis went to the closet for a throw blanket forme they had and there were DOZENS of hand made quilts in there. she picked one for me then we read it was for someones specific bed and the nurse said oh dont worry they dont care. how lovely what about the person who MADE it for them? they might care. argh. I liked long enough to cover my toes but light enough to move on my own. just food for thought :) good luck and how kind of you to do this.

must be washable--the look is important as it cuts the blandness of white every where--light in weight--none slip back[flanalett]---do not hang over side too much as it becomes a trip hazzard for staff and patients

A regular twin sized fitted sheet will not fit on a hospital bed... linens for this mattress need to be longer and narrower than twin size. Most stores carry this size when they feature back to school specials as this is the most used for dorm rooms.

Bed Sizes Mattress Sizes Flat Sheet Sizes Fitted Sheet Sizes

Hospital Twin 80" x 30" 104" x 60" 80" x 30"
Hospital Twin XL 84" x 30" 108" x 60" / 115" x 60" 84" x 30"
Hospital 75" x 36" 104" x 66" 75" x 36"
Hospital XL 80" x 36" 104" x 66" 80" x 36"
Hospital XXL 84" x 36" 108" x 66" / 115" x 66" 84" x 36"

I found this too...39"x84" however many make the quilts 4' wide (48") by 6' long (72") or 7' long (84") depending on how tall the person is. Hope that helps!!! Also, embroider the person's name and possibly your phone number so if it gets lost they can return it. Hope that helps!!!

Can you measure the bed/mattress? Or have someone measure it for you?

we had one delivered to our home but my hubby refused to use it and it went back. anyway, I put a twin fitted sheet on the mattress and it made the mattress bend up a bit on both ends. so it's a tad longer than a regular twin bed mattress.

I just spent 14 days in the hospital and I took my twin size quilt with me to but on my bed. It fit the bed alright.

I agree with the others who say to make it narrower. One of my quilting friends is a full-time nurse AND also quilts about 30 quilts a month for terminally ill patients. (Yes, she DOES have tights and a cape.) Anyway, she requests hospital quilts be no wider than 45".

Why didn't I think of this!? My DH's grandmother is permanently in a hospital bed now. Thankfully my MIL is able to care for her in her home so no worries of quilt "misplacement" - I bet Grandma would LOVE a light, easily-washed quilt sized just right for her bed! I made a warm throw blanket for her at Christmas (before she was permanently bedridden) and she is so proud of it, she told me that nobody had EVER made a quilt for her!! (It made me cry! She's an amazing woman and I love her like she's my own grandma.) I can make another one for her that could be used in warmer months and that would be more practical for her new situation! I am positive that she would appreciate it. (What more can a quilter ask for?)

Thanks for all the measurements & ideas. This also makes me think I should google for measurements for a small lap blanket suitable for when she's in the wheelchair. I'm sure she HAS blankets, but not cheery, home-made-with-love ones!

Hospital beds are twin size but need LONGER bedding. I made quilts for my Father's bed

Thanks for all the measurements & ideas. This also makes me think I should google for measurements for a small lap blanket suitable for when she's in the wheelchair. I'm sure she HAS blankets, but not cheery, home-made-with-love ones![/QUOTE]

Suggestion for the wheelchair lap cover, sew Velcro loops onto the edge about at the middle to end on the sides so these can go around the arm rails and actually stay on her lap and not fall off or get caught in the wheels. I have made ones like this for my GF sons and fir our own DD, both who are in wheelchairs.

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We made several dozen "Comfort Quilts" for the local hospital. They ask that they be 40 X 60 inches. That is not very big, but they are not meant to be tucked under. We made them according to the directions we were given.

I like a twin or throw size because we use them when we are not feeling well on the sofa.

Wish I could help you but the thought is soooooo sweet.

When my mom was in the hospital for last cancer surgery a quild gave all cancer pts a flannel rag quilt for their beds. 6 3/4" squares, one square hung over each side and it came about 3/4's of the way to the top. Batting and backed with flannel. Only 3/4's to the top was nice because it didn't interfere with cardio wires, good size when sitting in the chair or chair at home and it did not always slip off her lap like the hospital blankets do. It's been almost 3 yrs. It's used daily at my house, sits on the back of the couch-it's washed pretty much wkly since my English bulldog is always pulling it off the back to lay her head on. Who says those big ugly mean looking dogs aren't couch potatoes!~ lol It still looks as good as the day mom got it.,

What a great idea - thank you! They have to hire a service to take her anywhere in the wheelchair, so if the blanket can stay put on its own that will be a really good thing.

Dad is with us and using a hospital bed. The one he has is a long twin from Hospice and I have to use long twin mattress pads as well as long twin sheets. We are in FL and he prefers a lighter cover; right now crocheted afghans and light quilts. And, interestingly, he does not want to be covered past his hips except with the sheet. Oh, and not a lot of weight on his feet.

Am I having fun? But if it helps you, that's good.

Blessings, Pat

We had the same problem with my Mom only in the NE it is cold and so were her feet! My solution was to make a top from a panel (less weight) sandwich it with a very light batting and back it with organza then quilt it. It is very lightweight, warm, washable and not slippery when the organza is up. She would clutch her "satin sheet" as she called it and was very happy. When she had troubles, the nurse would tell her the quilt was too slippery and she needed to put up the sides. It was the only way she would let the sides go up without a struggle. Where there's a will...

I made a twin size, only made it shorter as it was too long for the hospital bed my sister was in. Just made it long enough for her to pull up to her chin.

Many physicians and health care personnel advise Sleep # beds now as the softness/hardness needed can be adjusted to any extreme and the head and foot both can be raised or lowered. These beds are considered a Twin L, the L being Long.

Hospital bed quilt
 

Twin size will work

Ask a nurse working in a hospital! I have 39 years in nursing, and too much overhang is a real problem for bed rails and other working mechanisms. I don't know the size of a hospital bed mattress, but just think of this. You want it to cover the patient, and NOT have to be tucked in at the end. So a smaller person could use a smaller quilt than a larger person. You might also be able to use the same small quilt to cover their laps when sitting up. I'd think that was a real consideration, or at least it was for the nurses. The blankets were always too big, and got caught in Wheel chair mechanisms, and the bath blankets were the right size, but not very warm if warmth is needed.

If you want to make her a double sized quilt to use at home, then do it. But please don't try to make one quilt work for everything. It will end up being used for nothing because the nurses can't put it on the bed, in the lap, etc. You have to make this quilt "sized to fit the patient". Please!!

hospital bed quilt
 

The information I received recently from the local hospital was 40 by 60 quilt with no batting and a flannel backing

Size sounds easy to make and flannel sounds cozy, but wonder how you can make a quilt with no batting??? Would you "quilt" the two layers?

One word of advice. DO NOT make them heavy. I make quilts for the hospice I volunteer at. I use no batting, but use fleece as the backing. perfect texture. If you make them too wide its very hard for the nurses as well as the patient to get around them. Some bed are diferent sizes so your best best is to measure the bed.

Also be sure to put name and maybe a phone number on the quilt so if it becomes misplaced it will be returned

a twin size bed quilt is too wide for this hospital bed. She has it up against a wall and its so big, she disappears under it..lol Its size is 70x 90. She needs one that doesnt trip her up when she gets out of the bed.

your right the bed rails is what is stumping me. This hospital bed is up against a wall with the railing up on that side. The present quilt shes using is way to big. I just needed some ideas to the size of width to make her a little quilt.

Is the person thin or rounded?

If thin, I would guess the width of the mattress plus 10 inches (39 inch mattress plus 10 inches - 49-50 inches wide)

Length - My preference (I think) would be about 80 inches long (I sleep on my tummy - and hang my feet over the end of the bed - and like to be covered up to my ears)

If the person is very rounded, it might need to be wider.

It is sad but true that in some nursing homes things disappear. When my mom could no longer wear a bra I bought her tube top type item to wear. They all disappeared in no time. The day she died and I had to go and get her things from the nursing home they acted like I was going to steal the wheel chair while hauling out her things. I had to inform them that this was her personal wheel chair which we had bought. I also had to ask the nurse to give me the gel pad we had for the chair as the nurses had been using it. Sad when people take advantage of the sick and elderly.

Almost any pattern can be adjusted to fit a twin sized bed.

Interesting what different folks prefer. I've been known to lay folded up blankets on my feet for extra weight and then pull the regular blanket just to my waist or so. Other times, past my ears.

A twin will work but you may want to consider a twin xl like they sell when kids are headed to college. It gives a little extra length. A friend of mine bought an adjustable bed and that is what she uses.