bumpers - breathable bumper

monkey520

Question....the crib I am using this time around is not a "slatted" crib on the ends - it has two full slats of wood - does that make sense? Well my bumper doesn't work with this type of crib - it works with one that has rails or slats all the way around...so I was thinking of getting a breathable bumper, but all the pictures of them show it with a "slatted" or a crib with the rails all the way around - not full boards on the head and feet ends...does this make sense? What did you do if you have this type of crib? What did you find that works? Thanks.

monkey520

ok, don't mind me - my brain isn't working, lol....I found a link and some instructions on BRU website on how "they should" work with a full end crib

paintme

both regular bumpers and breathable bumpers have now officially been deemed unsafe by the AAP. The easy answer is to just not use a bumper.

 

https://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/10182011no-crib-bumpers-says-the-aap/

morethancottoncandy

I used both a regular and breathable bumper.  The regular bumper at first before she moved around and then a breathable bumper when she started scooching.  I used the breathable bumper because her crib is iron and sometimes gets a little cold to the touch and it would wake her up if she bumped into it.  Now we're back to the regular bumper.

ETA: attaching the breathable bumper was a total PITA!

cmurphy09

Not that I don't appreciate the share of advice.

But many thoughts run through my mind upon reading this article.

For instance, what about tummy time - to keep baby from getting flat head syndrome. I'd be more concerned about Kendall sleeping on her belly with the possibility of suffocating on the crib mattress itself more than anything

I've never seen a baby sleep like an adult, rolling all over the place - perhaps once out of infancy stage, yes, bumpers could be a likely issue.

But isn't SIDS typically when baby is nb infant?

kris_kelsey

cmurphy09:

Not that I don't appreciate the share of advice.

But many thoughts run through my mind upon reading this article.

For instance, what about tummy time - to keep baby from getting flat head syndrome. I'd be more concerned about Kendall sleeping on her belly with the possibility of suffocating on the crib mattress itself more than anything

I've never seen a baby sleep like an adult, rolling all over the place - perhaps once out of infancy stage, yes, bumpers could be a likely issue.

But isn't SIDS typically when baby is nb infant?

SIDS is death any time in the first year due to an unexplained lack of breathing.  While it can occur any time in that first year, it is most likely to occur between 2-4 months when the child starts moving but is unable to get themselves out of positions purposely.  Like, the kid works its way into the corner near a bumper but isn't able to get itself back out.  Or turns over to its tummy somehow and cant get back or leaves its face straight down into the crib, blanket, etc.

mbcgirlie14

PP is right no more bumpers but its up to every individual what they choose.  My mom works with infants/young children and they are no longer allowed to use any form of bumper. In some states they are not even sold as part of the bedding sets anymore. 

greyeyes15

Use whatever bumper you like.  Its recommended not to use them because while risk of death is RARE, it still outweighs the pros of a bumper.  There are much higher risks out there than a bumper.  This was taking from the Pediactrics Association site.

KatieO217

I bought a breathable bumper and i have a crib that is slatted... the problem i ran into is that the bumper comes in 2 pieces... the back/longer part works just fine and covers the back and sides okay but the front bumper didnt work for me because the front part of my crib is really almost a solid piece, and i had no where to attach it to.... i would think the breathable bumper would be the same problem for you as the regular bumper.

cmurphy09

This

greyeyes15:

Use whatever bumper you like.  Its recommended not to use them because while risk of death is RARE, it still outweighs the pros of a bumper.  There are much higher risks out there than a bumper.  This was taking from the Pediactrics Association site.

Thank you! That's the point I was trying to make with my previous post, lol - looks like it flew over some heads.