Bumpers

sarahvarno · December 2011

I know that they say not to use baby bumpers. My bedding set came with bumpers and most do so I am so confused. I am wondering if you use them as they get older or should I just trash them??

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michelle142 · December 2011

Some people sew them into valances to re-purpose rather than trashing them.

ktullis · December 2011

My pediatrician said absolutely no bumpers due to risk of suffocation. This is apparently the new stance of the APA. https://www.cnn.com/2011/10/18/health/no-bumpers-cribs-sids-parenting/index.html

springplum · December 2011

michelle142:
Some people sew them into valances to re-purpose rather than trashing them.

I'm going to repurpose mine as wall decorations.

l_elizabeth · December 2011

We didn't use them at all, until about 10 months old when we used the breathable kind. He was getting his arms and legs stuck through the slats of the crib, and it was SO annoying (we have a video monitor, so we watched it all). We did those for a month or two, and then moved in the regular bumpers which we've used ever since. I wouldn't use them with a tiny baby, but by the time we did he was year old. He LOVES his bumpers, sleeps with his head near them (the top of his head), and I've never worried about him at this age.

salt78 · December 2011

We are just holding on to ours until LO gets older and then we will reevaluate if we want to use them. You could also do a Google search on ways to re-purpose them if you don't plan on using them at all.

Here is an eHow link with suggestions! We might do something listed in there too.

Lisa9926 · December 2011

I used mine for my first as decoration in the room. My second set for the new baby actually didn't come with themn (you had to purchase them seperately if you wanted them).

I did however purchase the breathable bumpers. My first sticks her arm through the latches of her crib if they aren't on there and i'm scared she's going to get hurt in her sleep (she tosses and turns a lot). We've had no problems with them and you can breath even if your face is up to them (it's just mesh).

greeneyed_bride · December 2011

Like PPs mentioned, I'm turning mine into window valances. I registered for breathable bumpers just in case we ever need them, but I think that the bumpers that came with our bedding will actually be cuter on the windows.

happysong · December 2011

We never used them in the crib. But I did tie ours around the entire outside of the coffee table. It helped us to avoid many bumps and bruises!

Mrs.Wifey318 · December 2011

I used them until DD could roll over.

namara5532 · December 2011

I love the idea to turn them into window decor! We didn't get any from our showers, and we won't be purchasing any. If getting stuck in the slats becomes a problem when he's older, we'll look into the breathable bumpers.

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