Fat legs and bumpers?

bglovesbabyk

I put my chubbers in his crib while I shower six feet away. Just now I got out to find one of his fat legs trapped in between the bars if the crib. Poor guy looked like a bear with his paw caught in a trap, and couldn't spaz out like he loves to do. So is this what bumpers are for? Dont laugh. I always thought they were just for looks. I took the one I received back due to SIDS risk. But now I'm thinking I may need one.
How many of you guys are using bumpers? Thoughts?

fitmama418

They sell breathable mesh bumpers; that's what we have and yes that's what they're for. Google 'em. Breathable Baby.

fluttergirlmoonchild79

No matter where we put her in her crib, Shelby always ends up against the front rail.   A month or so ago in the middle of the night she woke up screaming because her leg was caught between the bars.  We bought the mesh bumper - think like the sides of the pnp.  Haven't had an issue since.

Mum2Be28

Yea I think that's what they are for. And they are pretty.=) I had the pretty, thick kind that matched his bedding but I took it out when he started scooting around/rolling for safety reasons.

I haven't had an issue with him sticking his arms or legs out yet (probably because he is swaddle in a sleep sack still), but if he starts doing that then I will get one of the breathable, mesh kinds as mentioned above. They sell them at Target, BRU, Etc.

rach1283

We haven't made it into the crib yet, however, after my coworker had to saw his crib apart because his daughter got her leg stuck in there I think we will go with breathable bumpers.

riserst

We have used the padded bumpers with all children and had no issues. I have heard of some people tying them to outside of crib. I think we kept bumpers tucked down low with last baby. Haven't transitioned to crib yet this time.

justmepreggo2020

Yes that's what they're for. I use a mesh bumper looks like this:

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bglovesbabyk

Off to Target to get one! I love those fat legs, and don't want anything to happen to them! Thanks everyone!

bglovesbabyk

Dapostrophe said:

Hi chunky baby buddy! I'm sorry, but I laughed picturing your guy with one chubby leg caught in the crib. How close together are the bars??

Hey!! The bars are about 2 in apart. Ya, it was kinda funny since he wasn't hurt. Fat baby problems. :-)