I think I found a bedrail that will work!!
I started googling different word combinations and found this one under safety, instead of medical or children's. It retracts/extends to different lengths and the release mechanism only takes one hand, so I should be able to lower it easily during the night. It's metal but it also comes with a free cover with pockets to store stuff in, so my babies won't be able to slip past the bars. I kinda like the looks of both the metal frame and the cover, so that's just a bonus for me. Anyway, I'm supposed to get it by the end of this week.
Sorry, I know I must sound like a loon but I'm so excited!
I've gone back to sleeping with with Alex attached to my by his leash/harness and I would love to have a little more freedom when I'm trying to sleep.
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