Safety of Crib Bumper Pads
Researchers Question Safety of Crib Bumper Pads: Do they do more harm than good?
By Deirdre Wilson ...
The recommendation against bumper pads is part of the focus on providing infants with safe sleeping environments. Moon and coauthors said no evidence exists to support the view that bumper pads reduce SIDS risk.
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Crib bumper pads that attach securely
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If you use bumper pads, be sure they fit around the entire crib, tie or snap into place and have at least six straps (in each corner and at the middle of both long sides).
Beware of Crib Bumper Pads
If you're shopping for new bedding for an infant, skip the crib bumper pads. Despite being linked to accidental injury and death in a study released last fall, bumper pads remain on the market.
Beware Baby Bed Bumper Pads
A popular bedding accessory for infants may be hazardous to your baby's health.
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In addition, the group advises parents not to use bumper pads under any circumstances.
Breastfeeding
Rachel Moon, M.D., FAAP, of the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.
Although bumper pads are widely used, their safety has been questioned. One study from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found a number of accidental deaths appeared to be related to the use of bumper pads in cribs and bassinets.
Although there is little statistical evidence to support an all-out ban on crib bumper pads, experts theorize that they, like all soft bedding, can create pockets in which babies can rebreathe carbon dioxide.
Bumper pads should have six ties and fit snugly against the entire perimeter of the crib.
A bassinet should have a wide base and a stable design. Do not use a basket not intended to be a bassinet.
Don't use extra padding, including bumper pads. They are a cause of suffocation, too.
Make sure all screws, bolts and hardware are tightly secured in place.
Make sure there aren't any rough edges or surfaces.
When do I need to take the bumper pads off my baby's crib?
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy?
When should I stop swaddling my baby?
Place infants to sleep in a baby bed with a firm mattress. There should be nothing in the bed but the baby - no covers, no pillows, no bumper pads, no positioning devices and no toys.
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