crib bumpers???

pcaito · October 2010

Hi,

I keep reading how bumpers that come with crib sets are unsafe, and increases the risk of SIDS. Then im worried about the baby arms and legs getting stuck without the bumpers!!!!

Are you guys using bumpers that come with the crib sets?

not using any bumpers?

or using the breathable bumpers?

I want to start looking at bedding after we find out the sex... but dont want to buy a set if im going to throw out the bumpers.

erin3182011 · October 2010

I am going to use a bumper, but I am also going to use a sleep positioner, so atleast when my baby is smaller, it wont be able to move around.

Twinkz · October 2010

My entire set, including the bumper, is being made for me. I'm not sure if it'll be breathable. I'll use it either way.

chicsub · October 2010

Never used bumpers b/c I didn't feel they were worth the risk. No arms or legs stuck and never had it happen w. a baby I nannied either.

P.S. Baby positioners are a no no too. I don't have the site on hand, but look at the SIDS site and they will give you more info. The risk isn't just about the baby smooshing their face in a bumper, it's the lack of air circulation too.

mrsbmw09 · October 2010

I'm actually going to use the individual wrappers for the crib rails and a breathable bumper. I don't want her arms getting hung in the bars, but I also don't want her rolling over and banging her head on the hard crib rails. It may not look the greatest, but her safety is my number one priority.

stacylu · October 2010

We'll use bumpers. We still have them in the crib for DD and it was never an issue.

Beccaboo0713 · October 2010

We used them for DS (he still has his in his crib) and we will probably use one for this one.

MelCfromMN · October 2010

Erin031811:
I am going to use a bumper, but I am also going to use a sleep positioner, so atleast when my baby is smaller, it wont be able to move around.

I hope you are joking.

OP: I plan to use the breathable bumper, I'm not buying a bedding set, just sheets and a breathable bumper.

chicsub · October 2010

You gals with toddlers and bumpers must have the most mellow kids ever! They never used them as leverage to jump out?

Brittanie_1987 · October 2010

stacylu:
We'll use bumpers. We still have them in the crib for DD and it was never an issue.

This for us too!

Klmorgan83 · October 2010

With DS we kept the bumper that came with the crib set in his bed until he was 3 months. He was sleeping in a bassinet until then in our room. Once we moved him to his bed we switched to breathable bumpers. We put the regular bumpers back in after he was completely able to roll both ways, sit himself up, and I believe he was able to pull himself up as well.

Artsywife07 · October 2010

I'm not going to get a bedding set, just sheets, a crib skirt, and probably breathable bumpers.

hisbabybear · October 2010

Artsywife07:
I'm not going to get a bedding set, just sheets, a crib skirt, and probably breathable bumpers.

This is exactly what we did. Breathable bumpers from day one. Its not worth the risk in my opinon, no matter if one child did ok with it or not.

And sleep positioners are a BIG no no. So i hope no one will consider using those.

Magical95 · October 2010

using breathable bumpers

RayRay007 · October 2010

I'm not using a bumper. The reason I decided not to get a bedding set was because I would not be using the bumper or quilt due to SIDS/suffocation and the cost is outrageous. I'm just using sheets. Babies can't roll around and get stuck/bump their heads early on. Even once they start moving, I really can't imagine a baby rolling with enough force to bump their head that hard. If I find that, once they are moving, they are getting their limbs in between the rails, I will look at a breathable bumper.

cedgar778 · October 2010

Bare Naked Crib! Just a sheet on the mattress. That's the only way to go to prevent SIDS. No toys, no bumper, no blankets, no positioners, etc.

mrssburnison · October 2010

Erin031811:
I am going to use a bumper, but I am also going to use a sleep positioner, so atleast when my baby is smaller, it wont be able to move around.

THIS! I already have the sleep positioner, and I will use the crib bumper. I am also going to ask my SIL and sister what they did. I'm sure it will be ok.

MelCfromMN · October 2010

mrssburnison:

Erin031811:
I am going to use a bumper, but I am also going to use a sleep positioner, so atleast when my baby is smaller, it wont be able to move around.

THIS! I already have the sleep positioner, and I will use the crib bumper. I am also going to ask my SIL and sister what they did. I'm sure it will be ok.

You people do know about this, right?

https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10358.html

I don't get why you would put your baby at such a risk!

CutieBean79 · October 2010

We will get one with the bedding set, but we haven't really decided if we will leave them in there.

Erin2903 · October 2010

No bumper for us. It is absolutely NOT worth the risk in my opinion. I can't imagine taking a chance with something like that if it's not even necessary.

If later on we're worried about LO's arms or legs getting stuck, I'll get a breathable bumper.

KK1974 · October 2010

I got the bumper on now,, will most likely take it off when the baby comes. i believe that sometimes SIDS happens even with all precautions but it's good to be safe either way.

I do have one point tho: it's great that we are all concerned over the health of our babies, in the womb and when they are first born. Remember this, when they are growing up, always wanting fast food, to watch a lot of TV, having temper tantrums and wanting their own way,, parenting continues throughout, even when it doesn't "feel good" to say NO to your child, please still do. We need more strong, healthy (emotional, physical and mental) young men and women to be happy and well adjusted adults in the world that is out for them now. Strong and healthy parenting can help very much for that,, so again, we need to be concerned and cautious now as well as having fun, etc, but that needs to continue as our child grows up.

We can do this March Mommies!

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