ABOUT ZPODS®
zPods was founded in 2019, born out of a personal need to address the sleep challenges faced by children with autism and special needs. Our journey began when our Co-Founder, Gary Kellmann, sought a solution to help his son feel safe and comfortable sleeping independently. Recognizing the importance of creating a calming and secure sleep environment, Gary constructed an enclosed sensory bed tailored to his son's needs. The results were immediate—on the very first night, his son was able to sleep on his own, a significant milestone in their journey.
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Our other Co-Founder, George Bailey, shares a similar story. As a father of five, with three children on the autism spectrum, George deeply understands the unique challenges that special needs families face, particularly when it comes to sleep. During an event, George happened to see Gary showcasing the zPod, and he instantly knew that an enclosed sensory space was the solution his children needed. With sleep issues being a common struggle in his household, the zPod’s innovative design offered hope and a practical solution.
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As zPods is a Certified Autism Resource by IBCCES and FDA Registered as Class 1 Medical Device, the zPods mission is to provide a safe, customizable, and comforting sleep environment for autistic children and those with sensory processing challenges.
zPods® is an enclosed safety bed and was launched on the idea that when children fall asleep quickly and stay in bed the whole night through, the whole family thrives. Parents get a break from the stresses of the day and more adult time with each other—not to mention more sleep! As for the benefits for children, they have improved emotional, educational, and physical outcomes as they sleep better. The list of sleep environment recommendations that sleep experts give is long and often difficult to implement in the variety of housing situations we live in. We simplify these needs by providing enclosure—a proven tool for calming—to entice children to yearn for bedtime instead of dreading it.
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You can learn more by clicking on our Letter to All Parents below or subscribing at the bottom to follow zPods® as we develop more tools for improved sleep performance.