Bumper Talk

icannotwait123

So, I've been doing some reading about the safety of bumpers...I was just wondering what the consensus is on here; will you use bumpers, or will you go without?  Why or why not?

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I know I'm going to buy a bumper and use it for decor - but I'm undecided if I'm going to keep it in the crib while LO is in it.

GirlieG

Breathable bumpers are the way to go.  They offer protection and keep those roaming pacifiers in the crib, and they're a lot safer than the standard bulky bumpers. 

sassyandskinny

I am one of those moms who uses traditional bumpers until they can use them to climb out, like 2 years old. ?I've done it twice and I will do it again. ?I just push them down really far, so that basically only about two inches is over the top. ?That way you can still see the design, and it makes the mattress snug to the crib. ?I think that a tiny gap between the mattress and crib railings is more dangerous than the bumper itself.

aes62679

FYI....

 Which Groups Have Recommended Against Bumper Pads?
Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs. The groups include: American Academy of Pediatrics, Health Canada, National Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the First Candle/National SIDS Alliance. Some state and regional Back to Sleep campaigns now recommend removing bumper pads, as well.

https://babyproducts.about.com/od/recallsandsafety/a/bumpersafety.htm

With that many organizations recommending not to use bumpers we are definitely not going to use one.  That's a good article that talks about all the different risks with bumps. 

In my opinion, having a cute crib is not worth my child's safety. 

 

Jibbelle

Is it really worth the risk for the sake of a cuter nursery?  not in my opinion!

No bumper for us.

mybobble

I made my own bedding. For the bumpers we decided not to over stuff them. They'll stay in the crib for a little while and then I'll use a breatheable bumper.

OneSimpleMom

I was not going to use a bumper until I found the Breathable Bumper. They make them in lots of different color choices and while not the most beautiful things in the world, they are safe. 

Chrisy-Wyobride

No, I had a close call (suffocation) the very FIRST time my DD#1 ever slept in the crib (she was about 1mo old).  I am very anti-bumper. 

wheelenl

Yes I am. Everybody overreacts about everything IMHO. Anyway, I've seen way too many legs/arms/etc through rails that to me in general is more dangerous from a statistical perspective.

3VIBride

We are using the 'breatheable bumpers.'  It is safe, it will keep baby's hands/feet from sticking through the bars, and I honestly love the way it looks- it has kind of a satin ribbon on the top and bottom.  Plus, it doesn't look like it, but it does offer a little cushioning too!

Piranha54

aes62679:

FYI....

 Which Groups Have Recommended Against Bumper Pads?
Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs. The groups include: American Academy of Pediatrics, Health Canada, National Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the First Candle/National SIDS Alliance. Some state and regional Back to Sleep campaigns now recommend removing bumper pads, as well.

https://babyproducts.about.com/od/recallsandsafety/a/bumpersafety.htm

With that many organizations recommending not to use bumpers we are definitely not going to use one.  That's a good article that talks about all the different risks with bumps. 

In my opinion, having a cute crib is not worth my child's safety. 

 

 

This!  Plus, most children's hospitals and reputable daycares won't use anything but breathable bumpers (if any).  The known risks are too high for me.  I plan to put in a breathable bumper once LO starts moving around to keep arms and legs from getting stuck, but would much prefer a few bruises to possible suffocation.