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The american academy of pediatrics currently doesnt recommend crib bumpers because of the concern of sudden infant death syndrome sids explains blair hammond md assistant professor of pediatrics at mount sinai hospital in new york city.
Crib bumpers dangerous. The idea is that they help protect babies from injuries either by preventing them from getting stuck in the crib bars or from rolling or falling against the hard surface. A total of 77 deaths attributed to crib bumpers were found in a recent review of us. It was found that in accidental baby deaths reported to the medical examiner or coroner many were due to crib bumpers for reasons including suffocation being caught between a bumper and crib. Even mesh or breathable crib bumpers pose a risk of.
Are crib bumpers safe. Although uncommon infant deaths attributed to the presence of a traditional non breathable crib bumper do occur. Theyre kind of like drywall for babies though very soft. Crib bumpers are soft fabric pads that tie up to the insides of cribs.
The answer is a big resounding no. They claim to stop babies from getting injured. Crib bumpers are pads that line the inside of a crib starting at bed level and rising less than a foot. If crib bumpers are so dangerous why do so many parents continue to use them.
