[blparent] breathable crib bumpers keep falling

[Veronica Smith]

The one's I had were kind of thick, like a really soft pillow so even if
they were near the crib, there was enough material to keep her from bumping
her head or any other body part.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Erin Rumer
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 12:42 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] breathable crib bumpers keep falling

I don't thinks that the ones I have are supposed to fall as far down as they
are because that defeats the purpose of protecting Dawson's head and limbs
in the night from hitting the bars full force.  I think I'll just have to
get some Velcro so if any pressure is put on them they can fall down but
that they'll stay up to protect his head because he's a big roller in the
night and needs that protection.

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Veronica Smith
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:45 PM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] breathable crib bumpers keep falling

Our crib bumpers were thin and very close to the mattress so that baby would
not get tangled in the slats of the crib.

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Chad Allen
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:31 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [blparent] breathable crib bumpers keep falling

I never used crib bumpers myself. We discussed the pros and cons of them and
ultimately decided that they were not worth the risk vs. benefit. I know
they are common and that many people use them but according to the JPMA,
crib bumpers are a hazard. 

First, the child can get their head caught between them and the crib. There
are incidents on record of this happening. Also, the child can use them as a
stepping stool to escape the safety of the crib. Falling out of the crib is
far more dangerous than the occasional bump they may receive from hitting
the side of the crib. 

I hope this helps. 

Best wishes,

Chad 


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Erin Rumer
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 8:28 AM
To: NFB blind parent listserv
Subject: [blparent] breathable crib bumpers keep falling

Hello list,

 

I'd love to hear from those of you who have breathable crib bumpers.  I love
the ones I got for my son's crib but the only problem I have is that they
keep slipping down almost to the level of the mattress.  Do you guys have
this problem with yours as well and if so what have you done to fix the
problem.  I'm thinking about going out and getting some Velcro strips to put
on the crib to keep the bumper up unless he tries to step on it and then it
will fall if pressure is applied.

 

Thanks,

 

Erin 

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