What's the deal with Crib Bumpers?

happy_un-bride · October 2012

Just curious, I seem to think I've seen people say these are a waste, but I don't know why.

Can they be used in the crib? For how long? More importantly, is it better to use these or not?

Kinda clueless here. Thanks!

jasminelorraine20 · October 2012

People say they're a waste because the AAP have identified crib bumpers as a SIDS risk. Of course, some people still use them for decoration, but there's no real purpose for them because they reduce air flow. They CAN be used in the crib but it's highly recommended that you don't. I would say it's better not to use them. If you google it you will see a few sites where I get my information from.

LittleApple · October 2012

Google...or just scan this board. It is a fairly hot topic.

blueandgray · October 2012

SIDS risk as it can restrict airflow in the crib, and is a suffocation risk if baby rolls into it while sleeping. Most recommend not using them, so save your money for something else.

Same story for crib quilts. Don't use them in the crib.

smerka · October 2012

Bumpers are illegal to sell in Chicago. You don't need them.

JuliaBug · October 2012

DS's pediatrician specifically advised me not to use bumpers because of the SIDS and suffocation risk. Once he got older and more mobile, DS started getting his limbs stuck between the slats in the crib so I bought breathable, mesh bumpers to keep in contained.

JuneBug86 · October 2012

Breathable bumper is the way to go.

etude de la vie · October 2012

We got bumpers for DD but with the SIDS risk I got breathable and they were cheap and she would pull them off.

With DS we got wonder bumpers (online at BRU) and they are super soft but not a SIDS risk!

https://www.gomamagodesigns.com/wonder-bumpers

lageorgiapaperie · October 2012

Definitely only put a breathable bumper in your crib. If you buy a bed set w/ bumpers you can use them as a teething guard on the top of the crib when LO starts standing up so they're not a total waste.

Another reason why they're dangerous, along with everything PPs have said, is b/c they can stand on them. Which, obviously they're not meant to hold weight and LO can get injured from falling.

blueandgray · October 2012

Kimbus22:

Like PPs said, they are not recommended because they are a SIDS risk.That said, DS had them in his crib for decoration before he could roll. Then we took them out.

Even having them in the crib before baby can roll is a SIDS risk because it reduces the air flow in the crib.

JenK1108 · October 2012

This is definitely a hot topic, and a very personal decision. I did not have them in E's crib when he was born, but we actually bought some when he was 6 1/2 months and have had them in there since. He was always getting his arms/legs stuck in the slats. Again, totally personal decision, but I have more friends who have them in their babies cribs then friends who don't. Most people I know that have them have not put them in there until their kids were older though - at least able to roll around on their own and move their head well.

AlliMG · October 2012

Our Pedi recommended us using our plush bumper around the outside of the crib once LO started rolling around to prevent his arms and legs from sticking out between the slats. It works really well for this purpose and looks cute too, without any of the risk of SIDS. I know that a lot of people have raised healthy babies with crib bumpers around the inside, but to me it's not worth the worry.

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