Type 1 Sleepover Safety Guide

Type 1 Sleepover Safety Guide

Sleepovers should feel exciting — not impossible.

This calm, practical guide has been created to help children with Type 1 Diabetes enjoy sleepovers more safely, while giving parents and host adults clear, reassuring information to follow.

Designed for parents, grandparents, friends’ parents, babysitters and trusted adults, this guide explains what needs to be considered before, during and overnight at a sleepover — from alarms and hypo treatments to snacks, supplies, emergency contacts and when to call for help.

Inside, you’ll find practical checklists, simple explanations, host adult guidance, a parent-to-host message template, a sleepover care plan, emergency information sheet and confidence cards for both children and adults.

This guide is designed to support inclusion, confidence and communication — so children with Type 1 Diabetes can be part of the fun, without safety being left to chance.

Includes:

• Sleepover readiness guidance
• Parent preparation checklist
• Host adult quick guide
• Hypo and high blood glucose guidance
• Food, snacks and party food considerations
• Overnight alarm and device guidance
• What to pack checklist
• Parent-to-host message template
• Sleepover care plan template
• Emergency fridge/phone sheet
• Sleepover confidence cards
• Suitable for families using mmol/L or mg/dL blood glucose measurements.

Please note: This guide does not replace your child’s individual diabetes care plan or medical advice from your diabetes team. Always follow your child’s own care plan.

Digital download:

After checkout, you’ll receive a download link by email so you can access the guide straight away. Please check your junk/spam folder if it doesn’t appear within a few minutes.