We had our last "Baby 101" class and while the nurse teaching the class said they don't know what actually causes SIDS, there are a ton of precautions to take. I fully agree.
However, we learned that we aren't allowed to use our bumpers (I knew about pillows, blankets, stuffed animals)....
So, how many of you ARE using bumpers?
Re: Truthfully - how many of you are using your bumpers?
This. ?I didn't even buy/ask for them for this reason. ?
This. Our set came with a bumper and I have it in the crib now for "show" but it will be removed when we bring DD home.
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We are not. They are cute but not worth the risk (not to mention how pricy it is to buy the whole set)
I have 2 DDs already and have used them most of the time with both of them. I did finally break down and get teh mesh bumper though because
1. my regular bumper kept falling down and the mesh one is elasticized so it stays put.
2. obviously it's the only acceptable bumper with regard to SIDS.
I would highly recommend it. I got mine at BRU and I feel silly I waited till DD #2 to get it considered that I did worry a fair amount about using the regular bumper (but she always wanted to snuggle up against the slat and a few times I her her bang her head as she was repositioning.. It seemed like a no win.situation...)
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We aren't right away because it's a tight squeeze in the crib, but we plan on using it eventually.
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We decided not to not only because of the SIDS risk but also because in many cases you have to take off the bumper to change a crib sheet. That would drive me bug nuts.
This was a big reason we forewent the cute bedding sets altogether and just got basic crib sheet separates and a cute bed skirt sold separately.
Oh, and we have a breathable bumper sitting in the closet, ready for when LO actually starts to roll over.
We put them in for deco/space but have taken them out since we're in crunch time.
We would have used them. The ties don't line up with our crib slats very well so the bumpers don't stand flush against the edges... kinda wavy, lumpy, and loose. We didn't like that so they came out.
This exactly. We are registered for sheets, and a breathable/mesh bumper, and I just got a crib skirt yesterday at Target. It seems like you can't use ANYTHING in a crib set (bumpers, pillows, or quilt) so why bother?
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We will, we did with DD too. I will just take it out for a time when the baby starts to roll around but can't quite control himself and then I will put it back in once he is good again.
i am using a breathable bumper, so that LO doesn't get thier arms or legs caught in the crib.
Can someone clarify b/c I a little confused...are they a SIDS risk b/c LO can somehow get between them and the crib slats? Or are they a SIDS risk b/c they block the airflow in the crib? I also heard putting an oscilating fan in the room helps with the airflow issue...anyone else here this, or will do this?
Thanks!
This exactly!
There are two issues with them.
a) LO can get her/his head stuck against the bumpers before he/she has really learned to roll away
b) it reduces airflow so they aren't good to use when he/she is little
Only breathable bumpers here.
This is why we didn't buy a bedding set. Shouldn't use the bumpers, can't use the quilt in the bed -- I just couldn't justify paying $$$ when we'd only use the sheet and crib skirt.
I just got coordinating individual pieces, plus the mesh bumpers.
DD1, 1/5/2008 ~~~ DD2, 3/17/2010
This
no one is saying that using a bumper or putting them on their bellies will automatically cause death. So of COURSE there are babies who survive it. However, those things do increase the chance of something bad happening...which is why many recommend one avoids them.
I got a full bedding set (it was off ebay so a great price) and I made my bumper into window valences and am using the quilt as a wall hanging--we registered for a breathable bumper but havent gotten it yet--honestly if I dont get it at my shower I probably wont use anything
THIS
Nope.
My cousin died from SIDS last year and it was the most horrible thing I can possibly imagine. I'm being overly cautious as a result.
This.