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BabyBabe |
Posted: Jun 11 2006, 07:03 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 23 Member No.: 2,917 Joined: 9-December 05 |
I was just wondering how many people actually use the bumper pads in the crib.
I was told it could cause SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrom), I did get an AngelCare Baby monitor that has an alarm that should tell me if my baby stops breathing but I don't know if I should put my whole trust in that monitor and go ahead and use the bumper pads. The hubby wants to use them since we did get them at the baby shower and it makes the bed look nice, where I'm still soso on it. So I thought I'd come on here and ask for some input and maybe that will help me make a decision. -------------------- |
1lilpeanut2love |
Posted: Jun 11 2006, 07:51 PM
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Lot of candles for Spencer! Praying he gets better soon! Group: Members Posts: 2,766 Member No.: 3,094 Joined: 11-January 06 |
I DID NOT use them at the beginning. I put them on after about 4 months or so. I left them on for a few months until she started messing around with them and she also tore the string on the bumper. Best of luck on whatever you chose!!
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aspenblue1 |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 04:10 AM
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Isabella and Kyrsten Group: Moderators Posts: 6,512 Member No.: 68 Joined: 31-March 03 |
I used them because they kept getting their legs and stuff stuck in the crib.
-------------------- Carrie Mommy to Isabella 09/06/2002 and Kyrsten 06/27/2005
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AlexsPajamaMama |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 04:43 AM
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Gold Member Group: Members Posts: 4,938 Member No.: 3,473 Joined: 23-March 06 |
I used the bumper pad too. I was never told about it causing sids or anything else that could harm my baby. We took it out when he could stand up on his own.
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kimberley |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 05:23 AM
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not that my kids ever really slept in the crib but i did use them. just tucked them down into the mattress so there was no way baby could get under them.
-------------------- mama to Jacob, James, Jade, Kaleigh and Riley!!
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MyLuvBugs |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 06:10 AM
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myluvbugs was here... Group: Members Posts: 4,417 Member No.: 2,471 Joined: 12-September 05 |
I used them the whole time and it was fine. Last time I checked though the medical society didn't know the exact cause of SIDS. What they are afraid might happen with bumpers is suffocation. But a newborn doesn't really move around that much, and by the time they do move around a lot SIDS risk is dropped drastically. So, I personally don't see a problem with them. They do have mesh ones if you're really worried about it. I think they sell them at Babies R Us.
-------------------- Erika
Momma to Lorelei & Lexi Wife to Steven |
KingMom |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 07:06 AM
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Silver Member Group: Members Posts: 876 Member No.: 2,200 Joined: 14-July 05 |
I've used them since Day 1, I even just moved his from his crib to his toddler bed since it still has rails.
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~Roo'sMama~ |
Posted: Jun 12 2006, 07:10 AM
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My two cuties :) Group: Members Posts: 7,394 Member No.: 788 Joined: 29-September 04 |
I have been using them since about 4 months when he moved from the bassinet to the crib. I've tried taking them out and he doesn't sleep well without them. Just be sure to keep stuffed animals and loose blankets away from the baby and I'm sure it will be fine, especially since you have the monitor.
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