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A Better Solution to Bumpers?

MrsCase1MrsCase1 member
in August 2011 Moms

Lincoln has been waking up from a deep sleep because he's pressed up against the side of the crib. I am not sure if he is hitting his head or if it simply hurts, etc. 

 A few moms have looked at me like I was a fool and told me to put the bumpers on the crib. Due to obvious reasons, the bumpers have not been up thus far. I took down the breathable ones when he started trying to pull himself up on them (we also lowered the mattress.)  They're adamant the reasons for not using them do not apply to him at 8.5 months old. 

I don't want him to hurt himself or lose sleep so what is everyone else doing in this situation?  

P.S. What a waste it is for manufacturers to include bumpers in bedding sets given that many people are fearful to use them. I would much rather get an extra sheet, etc. We had a middle-of-the-night accident last week and I sure was thankful for the extra sheet a friend had loaned me!  

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Re: A Better Solution to Bumpers?

  • whitney1170whitney1170 member

    We have a breathable bumper from BRU that is so thin DD can't use it to pull on/climb on, but keeps her from hurting herself on the wood.

    I agree with you, I think they should be discontinued. Chicago actually outlawed the sale of them. I think that's wonderful.

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  • MrsCase1MrsCase1 member
    Mine is from BRU but isn't that thin. It doesn't provide enough padding to protect his little noggin when he is doing aerobics in his sleep. Plus, it velcroes shut and I was afraid of pulling it even tighter in case it damaged the crib rails, which are decorative as well as functional (it is a transitional crib.) Sigh. 
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  • MrsCase1MrsCase1 member

    imageCrash Into Me:
    I don't have any bumpers in DD's crib and I bought an extra sheet for her mattress. I guess I just assumed this was common sense?  I mean, I have extra sheets for my own bed, why not hers?

    I have extra sheets for his bed. I just thought it would be better if an extra sheet were included since many manufacturers intend to include an item, anyway. It wasn't really a common sense versus total idiot issue, just personal commentary on a better way to market to people.  

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  • heathlyn9heathlyn9 member

    I really am glad you asked this! I have been wondering the same thing. C hits his head on his crib nearly every day. We have breathable bumpers on now that are mesh & are useless as far as protecting him goes. They are also from BRU.

    I'm interested to see if anyone has another solution. Yesterday, I had to lay down with him in our bed until he passed out & then move him to his crib. Otherwise he spends nap time trying to stand up, hitting his head, screaming until I go in & comfort/lay him back down. Lather. Rinse. Repeat.

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  • dinonugget1517dinonugget1517 member
    We put his regular bumper back in his crib last week.  Previous to that we used breathable bumpers.
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  • ambicklionambicklion member
    Wish I had an idea for you. We have the breathable that has a little padding in it but when G pushes on it, it just goes down further and doesn't give him any leverage.  Good luck in finding something that works.
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  • NotSharknadoNotSharknado member
    Same here, when she steps on her regular bumper it goes down. I'm not concerned about the bumper at this point. I'm more worried about her eating up the crib rail.
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  • heathlyn9heathlyn9 member

    imageambicklion:
    Wish I had an idea for you. We have the breathable that has a little padding in it but when G pushes on it, it just goes down further and doesn't give him any leverage.  Good luck in finding something that works.

    This is what C's breathable bumpers do, but I could do with a LITTLE more padding. Guess I will have to shop around for a more padded breathable. Hopefully one exists.

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  • MrsCase1MrsCase1 member

    imageshanado:
    Same here, when she steps on her regular bumper it goes down. I'm not concerned about the bumper at this point. I'm more worried about her eating up the crib rail.

     

    Yeah, that's on my radar, too. I am thinking of trying to find one of those plastic guards that fits.  

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