Abstract: A bed rail pad for protecting a user from bed rails and for keeping items on a bed includes a plurality of pads. Each of the pads is elongated and has a generally tubular shape. The pads have open first and second ends. The pads each have an elongated slit therethrough extending between the first and second ends such that a first edge and a second edge are defined. Each of a plurality of panels has a peripheral edge. A plurality of fastening means removably fastens the pads to the panels. The pads may be positioned around a railing such that the panels may be removably coupled to the pads and the panels may extend between spaced railings.