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HappyWife
LIF Toddler
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Bumpers...yay or nay?
Are you planning on using a bumper? I like the look of them but most of the safety/consumer information out there says it's safer to skip them because of suffocation risks. Just curious what other people are doing.
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Posted 2/25/08 10:51 AM  |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
Member since 12/05 13341 total posts
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J
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I don't plan to get one.
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| Posted 2/25/08 10:52 AM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
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Lauren
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I'm not using the bumper, because even if the risk is at 1 in 123,586,696,486- there's no positive benefit from using it, so I feel better just skipping it. God forbid we are that one random incident- I could never live with myself choosing asthetics and decor over safety.
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| Posted 2/25/08 10:52 AM |
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Karebaby
Precious
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Karyn
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I use them, and have never had any kind of problem. My DS slept in his cousins crib the other night while we were over there, and they don't use bumpers, and both of his legs got stuck in the slats of wood, and was screaming his head off until we came and unstuck him.
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| Posted 2/25/08 11:14 AM |
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beaviss80
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Member since 8/06 1552 total posts
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michelle
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
i got the breathable bumpers, not extemely cute, but safe
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| Posted 2/25/08 11:44 AM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
Member since 7/07 4824 total posts
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Karen
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I think I will use them, but if I see it as safety issue, I have no problem removing them.
I did make sure to get the bumpers with ties on both the top and bottom and I got a crib with slots all around so I can tie it all the way around.
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| Posted 2/25/08 12:19 PM |
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mom2mgn
Love my family
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Christine
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I didn't use them with DS and I won't use them with this child. I'd rather have him get his leg stuck and cry (although it never happened) than have him suffocate! It's just not worth it. You only need 1 time for something to go wrong. It's just not worth it.
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| Posted 2/25/08 12:22 PM |
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HappyWife
LIF Toddler
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
If you're not using a bumper, did you still buy a crib bedding set? Or did you buy the bedding separately? Just curious...
I'm leaning toward not using a bumper...are there any other uses for it?
Thanks!
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| Posted 2/25/08 2:30 PM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
Member since 1/07 3839 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by HappyWife
If you're not using a bumper, did you still buy a crib bedding set? Or did you buy the bedding separately? Just curious...
I'm leaning toward not using a bumper...are there any other uses for it?
Thanks!
I'm thinking of taking mine apart and making curtains. Or something else with the fabric.
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| Posted 2/25/08 2:33 PM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
Member since 5/06 9730 total posts
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by Preguntas
I'm thinking of taking mine apart and making curtains. Or something else with the fabric.
Suzie Homemaker.  
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| Posted 2/25/08 2:37 PM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
Member since 1/07 3839 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by Superkat
Posted by Preguntas
I'm thinking of taking mine apart and making curtains. Or something else with the fabric.
Suzie Homemaker.
In my mind, yes. Ask me if I ever get around to these awesome projects.
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| Posted 2/25/08 2:38 PM |
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CalendarGirl16
Alyssa's Mommy!!!
Member since 7/07 1138 total posts
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Tiffany
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I'm still going to use mine... I have about 5 cousins under the age of 4 and all of their parents used them and never had any issues so I still feel as though they are ok to use. If I do an issue down the road then i'll remove it.
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| Posted 2/25/08 3:31 PM |
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nbc188
Best friends!
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C
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
We use the bumper that came with the set. DD is an active girl, always banging around her crib (she's almost 8 months). She'd have a bruised noggin and limbs by now if not for them. We have the Angelcare monitor, so that reassures me.
When she starts messing with the bumper and realizing she can move it, I will take it out and replace with the mesh ones I already have.
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| Posted 2/25/08 3:40 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by beaviss80
i got the breathable bumpers, not extemely cute, but safe
This is all I will ever use for my children. Threw the other ones out.
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| Posted 2/25/08 3:44 PM |
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08BabySurprise
My Life. My Everything.
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
We have a bumper and plan on using it. If  is super active and starts getting too close, I will have no problem taking them down.
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| Posted 2/25/08 5:32 PM |
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babydreaming
LIF Adult
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
We got one and went to Safety class last week. They said to remove them - babies suffocate because of them They said you could put it at 1 yrs old.
We removed them last night!
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| Posted 2/25/08 5:39 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
from what i have read it's safe to use bumpers until the baby can move on his/her own - when they start rolling is when you should take them out since there is the risk of suffocation.
i haven't decided if i am using them yet, but the bedding set i am registering for comes with them, so i'll have the option either way.
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| Posted 2/25/08 6:02 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
I never used mine, neither the comforter. It was a huge waste for me.
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| Posted 2/25/08 6:05 PM |
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lovemy2boys
LIF Adult
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by headoverheels
from what i have read it's safe to use bumpers until the baby can move on his/her own - when they start rolling is when you should take them out since there is the risk of suffocation.
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this is what I plan on doing, I'll take them out when baby starts rolling
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| Posted 2/25/08 7:04 PM |
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aliwnec10
mom of 3 boys
Member since 4/06 11426 total posts
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Ali
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Re: Bumpers...yay or nay?
Posted by 08BabySurprise
We have a bumper and plan on using it. If is super active and starts getting too close, I will have no problem taking them down.
same here.
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| Posted 2/25/08 7:27 PM |
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