Safest Baby Crib Bumper Sets
Nearly every crib bedding set comes with bumper pads. They are cute and cribs somehow look unfinished without them. However, they are also a major safety hazard. Learn a few facts about baby crib bumper sets.
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Considerations
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Crib bumper sets are not considered safe, according to The American Academy of Pediatrics, National Center for Health and Safety in Child Care, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the First Candle/National SIDS Alliance.
Unsafe
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To help prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), anything soft and fluffy should be kept away from a baby's bed until he is more than 1 year old. One cause of SIDS may be suffocation; babies with their heads near bumpers may not move them to get fresh air.
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Purpose
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Originally, bumpers were used to prevent babies from getting their heads stuck between crib slats. However, the slats of modern cribs are not far enough apart for this to occur.
Other Reasons for Bumpers
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Some babies have a tendency to get their limbs stuck between crib slats. This is not dangerous, but it may make the infant wake up, crying.
Features
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Crib bumpers made of a single layer of mesh prevent a baby's limbs from getting caught between crib slats. This type of crib bumper is considered safe.
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References
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