Abstract: A bed restraint for helping to keep a person with diminished capacities in bed without restricting the person's normal sleeping movements includes an elongate base having opposed lateral edges. At least one flexible flap extends laterally from each of the lateral edges and terminates at a free end. The flap extends around a top member of the associated side of the bed and back against the base. A first fastening device fastens the free end of each flap to the base so that the base is suspended above the mattress and person to prevent upwards movement by the person in getting out of the bed. In the preferred embodiment, the bed restraint further includes a cover member or second flap with an associated second fastening device for covering the first fastening device so that the person will not easily be able to unfasten the first fastening device even if so inclined. This second fastening device is then located near the base of the bed, away from where the person could easily reach it.