Crib bumper

alyssa&brett

What are everyone's thoughts on crib bumpers? We are picking out our crib bedding, and I've heard mixed feelings about them being un-safe due to the increase risk of suffocation. TIA!

FriendlyFanny

There is a time where suffocation is a risk and a time when it is less risky. Most sets come with a bumper so unless you're just going to buy a plain sheet and skirt, you'll have one.

mnbride1013

We are getting a mesh one that is breathable, but will still prevent the baby from getting their limbs stuck between the bars.

Lopo

We will not be using one.  The crib will have a fitted sheet, and a crib skirt.  That's all. 

hbach83

We got a set that included one. I used one with my first son too.

kristy1583

We bought one that's breathable too.  Check this out...

 

https://www.breathablebaby.com/

johnsoar

It's a personal choice and I chose to use them.

DD has one and still uses it.  She was swaddled until 9.5 months and in a sleep positioner until she could roll over it at 6.5 months.  Once she could roll I wasn't worried about the bumpers since she could mover herself or her face away from them. 

manderley

We've been very happy with the breathable bumpers.

bellastella227

We used one with both babies.  They came with our bedding sets and I wasn't too worried because I swaddled them and they stayed in the center of the crib.  Once they could move, roll, sit up, I was confident they could move away if uncomfortable.  Once they started standing up and/or trying to step up on the bumper is when I took them out.

It is completely a personal choice.