CPW - Breathable Bumpers

PinkinProvence · November 2013

I would not be using them for decorative purposes. The cribs look adorable without them.

alexisanna44 · November 2013

I'm not completely opposed to them, but at just under 18 months old I've never had a problem with Lucy getting stuck in the crib rails.

cinderin · November 2013

DS moves a TON. He is a wiggler.

I didn't like the breathable bumpers because I thought they were/are ugly, but I realized we needed one, so I bought one.

lindsayandjamie · November 2013

I voted other because I didn't use one but not for safety reasons. Getting limbs stuck hasn't been an issue for DS and he's 21 months.

DangerMuffin23 · November 2013

I just read about these for the first time today. Has anyone used regular bumpers and had an issue? I've read some stuff, but honestly everyone I grew up with had them and nothing bad ever happened.

botanicalbliss · November 2013

I just got a breathable bumper for the crib because when I checked on him he had woken himself up and was crying because his foot was stuck in the slats.

I also stuck my face up against them and breathed - they are pretty breathable.

I wouldn't use breathable or regular bumpers with a newborn because 1. they don't usually roll or get stuck and 2. if they do get their face stuck up against them, they may or may not have the strength to pull their face off of them.

Regular bumpers aren't worth the risk, IMO

pb&fluff · November 2013

We use them. P is a mover, so I like having them. He tends to side right up to them and then turn his head into it. I like that it's breathable because of that.

LooneyLife · November 2013

DangerMuffin23 said:
I just read about these for the first time today. Has anyone used regular bumpers and had an issue? I've read some stuff, but honestly everyone I grew up with had them and nothing bad ever happened.

Regular bumpers are illegal in my state (Maryland). I know they were the first state to do this, I don't know if others have followed since.

waterfall213 · November 2013

We started using them around 5 months when M was waking herself up because her arms and legs were getting stuck in the crib rails. They're still in her crib. She moves a ton in her sleep. They're also great at keeping pacifiers in the crib!

wiggyslilsis · November 2013

I was just going to say they are great for keeping binkies in.

PinkinProvence · November 2013

Hmmm...good thoughts. I registered for them and have them, but it sounds like I wouldn't need them in the beginning and can always re-buy if necessary. I would never use regular bumpers so this sounds like the other option!

sozay23 · November 2013

Added bonus: once baby is older and can find his/her own binkies they keep them from falling out of the crib! We took the bumpers out at one point and put them back the very next day due to a multiple wake up night fom lost binkies.

Venti29 · November 2013

V got his leg stuck, so in they went!!
No
More binkies on the floor!!

saralynn7 · November 2013

We put them on right away but she didn't move to her crib until she was about 5.5 months old. I took them off one night after finding her wedged against the side but then she got a leg stuck so they went back on. No issues since!

carcrashheart · November 2013

I bought them a few months ago after LO got stuck twice. They were a bitch to put on. LO just wanted to play with them. I returned the bumpers a few days later. A sleep sack will help them from getting stuck. In our case we just risk it. He hasn't gotten stuck since.

lb1117 · November 2013

I wouldn't use regular bumpers. I am planning to register for a breathable one. I don't think I'll need it early on, but I'd like to have the option if baby gets stuck.

Also, I can imagine not having to get up to find pacifiers would be lovely too.

Whippet8 · November 2013

We used them more for Cora's paci falling out of the crib. She was able to crawl around and get it since it wouldn't fall out. We used them from 6-12 months old.

sushilover0214 · November 2013

If anything, I would use them when they're older and able to move away.

Shazzie116 · November 2013

We started using them around 7 or 8 months when Lil started really rolling all over the place. She would get a leg stuck and she loves sleeping with her head pressed up against the rails, so I put them in so she'd have a little cushion. Now I just have one along the back end of the crib so her binkies don't fall out.

LittleLady77 · November 2013

I just registered for them (after reading this post). I would NEVER use regular bumpers.

Kaiene · November 2013

We didn't use them, but only because we didn't need to.

Smiley-1980 · November 2013

We actually used them because she was so used to the bassinet that she was scared and would cry when she was in the open crib. I just put one on the front rail and she slept so good after that and never cried. Even at 10 months she barely moves at night, she is such a sound sleeper.

bhead81 · November 2013

B is a huge mover in his sleep. After getting his leg caught and nearly breaking while rolling in his sleep we got one. We told the pediatrician and she said while they aren't recommended she supports the use in cases where the child rolls/moves and cannot get their legs out of the rails. We used it until we moved him to a big kid bed around 15 months (whole different story...we have an escape artist on our hands).

lb1117 · November 2013

I forgot to add them to my registry...going to do it now before I forget again!

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