vickilouise

alloyd519

I've heard something like this too recently, don't know if I believe it, seems like now everything you can put in a crib is bad for baby. I don't think so many stores would keep selling them if they were that big of a risk, plus I think I feel more comfortable with them in so baby doesn't hit her head on the hard wood of the crib

luckyme225

I was told by the nurses at work not to use them because there suffocation risk. I found this article on why bumpers are not advised by some. It is a study done on bumper deaths between 1985-2005. It gives a detailed list of how 27 deaths occurred during that time frame. It also gives a list of injuries that occurred from not using a bumper. I would just ask your pediatrician on their thoughts on whether you should use them or not since they should be up on the information on what you should and should not use

http://www.sidsalliance.org/PDFs/BumperArticle.pdf

coccyx

Was advised not to use them. Not recommended by sudden infant death syndrome people either

Jules

Ohhhh i've been looking at bumper sets these last few days was intended on buying one next week, dont know whether of not to now

Have other people been using these or not?

Samantha675

I won't have one. There are mesh bumpers that you can use that lay flat against the rails, but prevent an little arm or leg from getting between the bars.

Holldoll

I've heard that you aren't supposed to use them after the baby is able to roll over.

Lil_Baby_Boo

I bought two one for the cot and another for the crib (which noah is no longer in!) I was advised not to use them (until baby is 12 months) by the hospital and then by my MW & HV!
I ended up using it around the bottom of the crib (I weaved in and out of the bars) as Noah kept sticking his foot out the bottom & getting it stuck!

I dnt think it would prevent a LO sticking their arms or legs out of a big cot as if they're in the feet to foot position they're arms & legs aren't near it! I still wouldn't use one though until 12 months!

Think the shops sell a lot of things for money more than practicality TBH! I know when I was PG I wanted everything in the room, bumper, quilt, matching lampshade, wallpaper etc! Had I have known you weren't ment to use a bumper I would have bought them! Wish we'd have never even done the nursery out as Noah's never even been in it and we're moving so will only have to do it all again! But it was one of those things.....I wanted him to have everything proper and nice!

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supernurse

I don't know really, I used one with Rachel, one that went all round the cot. I remember taking it down when she was able to roll around and grab things. I think that's when there's a danger.
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Gabi

Awwww That's another thing I like that's been given a bad name. I thought they made the cot and nursery look a bit more cosy. Instead of the clinical white. If you buy a cot sheet set here they come with. Ok the set includes a big fluffy duvet which I'd never see myself using in a cot.

I honestly thought there wasn't an issue. There hasn't actually been one up till now. Will have to put quite a bit of thought into it.