bumpers

hbrooks88974 · November 2013

Opinions?

hbrooks88974 · November 2013

I had one given to me as a hand me down. It's in the crib for now because it looks cute but I think I will take it out once she is born. Anything to reduce the risk. I have heard about breathable bumpers but I don't have one yet. I was thinking of just having the fitted crib sheet and that's it.

hologram87 · November 2013

Even though it's "forbidden", I used one with DD. The crib seemed so naked without one, plus I worried about arms and legs getting stuck through the slats. I used it for over a year and she never even got close to rolling into it. I didn't get one for this baby, so we'll see how it goes this time.

FemShep · November 2013

LizB8943 said:

Everything I've read since getting pregnant warns against them, as they can increase risk of SIDS, etc. However, generations of babies have had bumpers, blankets, etc. in the crib and I don't know that SIDS occurrences were any higher.

We bought one with our crib bedding, and it's currently on the crib. It looks cute. I'll play it by ear and see how things go once baby arrives. I'm not opposed to taking it off if I feel like LO is a restless sleeper prone to moving around.

SIDS rates have declined by more than 50% since 1990, which is a huge drop. (https://www.cdc.gov/sids/ ) I've had 2 DDs in cribs without bumpers, neither has ever had a limb caught. There's absolutely nothing-no "look" or other concern-that would make me want to increase the risk of SIDS. If LO gets a limb caught, they'll cry out. If they suffocate, you'll never know. It's just not worth it.

ktpaladino · November 2013

I used one with DS even though it is not recommended. He slept in his RNP the first 4 months and was not really in his crib. By the time he started sleeping in there, he could fully scoot around and pick up & move/turn his head. The reason I used it was because he was a wild sleeper and we were having major sleep issues with him for a few other reasons as well. He slept longer stretches when not woken up by his limbs or head flailing into the rails. I know that even breathable bumpers are not recommended anymore because of strangulation and entanglement risks. If I had a newborn that slept in the crib right away, I might wait to install the bumper, but since my LO's aren't in the crib until they are a bit older I feel a little more comfortable with using it.

lmcgt · November 2013

My set came with bumpers and I tied them under the mattress instead of getting a bed skirt. Turned out cute!

monkeybutt61612 · November 2013

Nope. I like a minimal crib, plus they're dangerous

sjirishgirl · November 2013

We used the breathable ones when dd started rolling around. She tended to get her legs crought.

finallymom16 · November 2013

I used one with Dd but she didnt sleep in her crib until 18mos. We will be using breathable bumpers with this LO

YummeeCookee · November 2013

Im not using them

michellersayer · November 2013

My son always got his legs stuck in the rails so I started using them around 10 months.

Tess024 · November 2013

I don't know why they sell them, and have them as part of crib displays if they are so dangerous? Has anyone else wondered that?

crene84 · November 2013

We got a breathable one for DD when she was about 5 months old because she kept putting her arms and legs through the bars. It worked totally fine and at some point we ended up just getting rid of it and she does fine still. She probably didn't need it, but it didn't seem to be a safety risk for her.

babymama619 · November 2013

I've had lot if kids use them and I'm not opposed for other people's kids. However it makes changing the sheets a PITA! I may use a mesh one as LO gets older just to keep os is and loveys in the crib. However I'm starting out without any, they're really not necessary.

babymama619 · November 2013

FemShep said:

LizB8943 said:

Everything I've read since getting pregnant warns against them, as they can increase risk of SIDS, etc. However, generations of babies have had bumpers, blankets, etc. in the crib and I don't know that SIDS occurrences were any higher.

We bought one with our crib bedding, and it's currently on the crib. It looks cute. I'll play it by ear and see how things go once baby arrives. I'm not opposed to taking it off if I feel like LO is a restless sleeper prone to moving around.

SIDS rates have declined by more than 50% since 1990, which is a huge drop. (https://www.cdc.gov/sids/ ) I've had 2 DDs in cribs without bumpers, neither has ever had a limb caught. There's absolutely nothing-no "look" or other concern-that would make me want to increase the risk of SIDS. If LO gets a limb caught, they'll cry out. If they suffocate, you'll never know. It's just not worth it.

While I agree with mitigating all risk, those declining numbers in SIDS cases are most often attributed to the "back to sleep" campaign not because people were discouraged to use (or usage rates declined of) bumpers. Maybe you can make an argument for this after there is SIDS data from Maryland in a few years where they recently outlawed bumpers.

FemShep · November 2013

babymama619 said:

LizB8943 said:

Everything I've read since getting pregnant warns against them, as they can increase risk of SIDS, etc. However, generations of babies have had bumpers, blankets, etc. in the crib and I don't know that SIDS occurrences were any higher.

We bought one with our crib bedding, and it's currently on the crib. It looks cute. I'll play it by ear and see how things go once baby arrives. I'm not opposed to taking it off if I feel like LO is a restless sleeper prone to moving around.

SIDS rates have declined by more than 50% since 1990, which is a huge drop. (https://www.cdc.gov/sids/ ) I've had 2 DDs in cribs without bumpers, neither has ever had a limb caught. There's absolutely nothing-no "look" or other concern-that would make me want to increase the risk of SIDS. If LO gets a limb caught, they'll cry out. If they suffocate, you'll never know. It's just not worth it.
While I agree with mitigating all risk, those declining numbers in SIDS cases are most often attributed to the "back to sleep" campaign not because people were discouraged to use (or usage rates declined of) bumpers. Maybe you can make an argument for this after there is SIDS data from Maryland in a few years where they recently outlawed bumpers.

Agreed that back to sleep is probably the primary cause of SIDS decrease. My point was that there has been a dramatic decrease and that crib bumpers are cited as a risk. Since they're really pretty pointless, why take the risk?

ellietrimble · November 2013

If you go on etsy there are lots of shops that will do bumper less crib sets where they have a matching rail cover instead of bumpers. The rail cover keeps the crib from looking so bare and keeps the look that a bumper would give, so I went that route.

McGuireMommy · November 2013

We used bumpers with my daughter until she could stand on her own in the crib. Once she was standing, I was paranoid she'd immediately figure out how to use the bumpers as a step and flip out of the crib.

Our pediatrician's answer was funny when we asked if we should get the breathable ones instead. Her answer was "Do you know how hard she'd have to be pushed up against them to actually suffocate? At that point, I don't think the bumpers are your biggest problem... " Her style works for us, but I realize this style does not work for everyone.

But, honestly, if you have any hesitancy about using them with your child, you'll rest easier if you ditch them. What's right for us isn't what's right for you. Trust your maternal instincts!

PrimRoseMama · November 2013

Absolutely not.

bmqcmg · November 2013

We used a breathable one with DD and will for this LO

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