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And for the stupid question of the day...

Shannon526Shannon526 member
in October 2011 Moms

Ok so I'm not sure what made me think of this.. kind of random I guess.. and now that I'm thinking about I'm sure I could just google it.. but I'll put myself out there anyway..

What the heck is a breathable bumper?? And why can't we put "regular" ones in the crib? The ones that came with the bed set seem perfectly fine to me.. but that's just a FTM opinion here lol.

This is indeed a serious question, so please don't flame me for being uneducated about this topic :-)

Also, if it helps, I bought the crib bedding set at BRU, so I guess I just assumed it was safe..

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Re: And for the stupid question of the day...

  • hunnybunny614hunnybunny614 member
    Not a stupid question. Breathable bumpers are exactly what they sound like, basically look like the one that came with your bed set, but instead of being plush, it is mesh, so if the baby were to roll into it there would be less of a suffocation risk.
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  • amethyst13amethyst13
    A breathable bumper is just a mesh bumper you buy separately.  A lot of people don't feel comfortable using the bumpers that come with the sets.  They can cause suffocation and a child getting trapped.  I have had 2 kids and used them with both kids until they were in big beds and didn't have one problem.  I'm sure I'll get flamed for this too but I guess it's up to what the parent feels comfortable with. 
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  • jiffy-popjiffy-pop member
    It is just a thin layer of mesh that ties on to the crib just like a normal bumper would. It doesn't really prevent baby from "bumping" into the slats (b/c it's so thin) but it does help prevent them from getting their limbs caught BETWEEN the slats and helps reduce SIDS from suffocation. Personally, I plan on using the bumber that comes with my crib set. I might buy a breathable bumper if I feel the need to but right now it's not really a priority with a newborn (we're starting ours out in a bassinet). 
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  • Shannon526Shannon526 member

    Oh that makes sense.. thanks ladies I appreciate the replies :-)

    I guess it doesn't matter for right now because LO will be sleeping in our room for a little while anyway.. If I feel the need to buy a mesh one I will, but I don't see the need for one right now.

    Maybe my opinion should be put under the FFFC post haha

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  • rktorkto

    the bumpers are controversial because they are thought to increase the SIDS risk.  If the baby leans into them and cant roll out, they could suffocate on the fabric.  same reason there is no blanket, etc.

    But on the other hand, if you place the baby in the middle of the crib, and they are too small to roll over - how are they going to end up on the edges? then again, if they arent going to end up on the edges, they dont need a protective bumper... 

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  • cantalopes24cantalopes24 member
    SIDS is not suffocation. The risk is from inadequate air flow into the crib and the mesh allows proper airflow.
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  • soon2bjmnsoon2bjmn member
    I also thought they prevented the circulation of air which is thought to be a sids risk.
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  • sap05esap05e

    I always thought it was to help air flow too, which supposedly reduces SIDS. I think it says that on the package of the one I have. 

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  • lwogslandlwogsland member

    here's the AAP stance on bumpers..

    https://aapnews.aappublications.org/content/29/1/28.2.full

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  • pearblossompearblossom

    I get what people are saying about the bumpers not being a big deal, but I was way too paranoid to ever use even the breathable ones.

    As long as we're being anecdotal, I never used a blanket or a bumper. Just DD in a big crib with a sheet. She never bonked, got stuck or was otherwise uncomfortable in any way. She didn't know any different. 

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  • blu-eyedwifeblu-eyedwife member

    imagecantalopes24:
    SIDS is not suffocation. The risk is from inadequate air flow into the crib and the mesh allows proper airflow.

    This - although technically still "suffocation" (lack of oxygen) it's not a worry about the baby rolling into the bumper, it's concern that the bumper doesn't allow proper circulation of air that the baby needs.

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