What is your opinion on bumpers?

alissastanzeweaver · March 2015

I have heard both sides and I'm still torn on what to do. I have bought 2 different bumpers and neither fit right in the crib. I'm kinda over them.. But what do y'all think?

MJMum524 · March 2015

Don't do it! But we can tell you one way or the other 100 times; you still need to just decide what is best for you.

kbbtah · March 2015

@alissastanzeweaver we've had several great threads on this topic. Check out the search function at the bottom of the page. Good luck!

KonaCoffeeBean · March 2015

They are unsafe, few parents are willing to risk it these days, and they cannot even be legally sold in some states.

mommalombardi · March 2015

Regular bumpers are risky. I use the mesh breathable bumpers. They might not match or be cute but they are safe.

karaelaine1991 · March 2015

As PP have noted, if you use the search function you'll find some good threads with LOTS of insight on this! But since you asked, we will not be using them. DD is too precious to risk anything for the sake of "cuteness" (although there are some super cute bumpers out there!).

Frogger5 · March 2015

mommalombardi said:
Regular bumpers are risky. I use the mesh breathable bumpers. They might not match or be cute but they are safe.

Nope, these are not considered safe either.

ElRuby · March 2015

No need for bumpers.... Don't understand the risk... If you have one, put it up until baby sleeps in the crib because they make for a pretty nursery picture but that is their only function.

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

From the American Academy of Pediatrics - "Bumper pads should not be used in cribs. There is no evidence that bumper pads prevent injuries, and there is a potential risk of suffocation, strangulation or entrapment."

https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Expands-Guidelines-for-Infant-Sleep-Safety-and-SIDS-Risk-Reduction.aspx

jessieR358 · March 2015

NO

CateOfChicago · March 2015

ElRuby said:
No need for bumpers.... Don't understand the risk... If you have one, put it up until baby sleeps in the crib because they make for a pretty nursery picture but that is their only function.

This

fivesgirl · March 2015

I use it for decoration, can't help it. But baby will not sleep in the crib with bumpers. I used the mesh ones when my son was getting bigger and his legs kept getting stuck in the rails causing him to wake up and he even had some bruises. But he was old enough to roll away if needed.

marg12 · March 2015

I receive the mesh bumpers as a gift from a friend. She recommended them because her son was always sticking his arms and feet through the railing. Which I can see that! But we aren't putting them on the crib till our little one gets bigger and starts rolling and moving around on her own. I even feel like bumpers aren't even cute on cribs.

klkonwi · March 2015

And A big fat NO. again....I urge education.

mishmardhiono · March 2015

Are mesh bumpers a necessity?

henrytviii · March 2015

Don't even mesh around with them for decoration, what if you decided to use the crib for a short period early only. Its just not safe. Most crib sheets have cute sides now that look better than bumpers anyway, much less expensive too. https://www.skiphop.com/category/nursery.html

I'd say no to mesh too. We used mesh bumpers for DS for about 2 weeks around 5 month I think, he was getting his arms and legs caught and screaming. The worked great but then he learned to crawl and was pulling up on them, pulling them down. They are ugly and a pain to install. I did not keep them for this time around, it was such a short period we'll just tough it out until this one figures out how to untangle himself from the crib bars.

alissastanzeweaver · March 2015

Ok ! I am returning the bumper tomorrow ! I'll probably get a mesh one once she's more active .. Thank you all for the advice !!

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