I'm still pondering whether I should take the bumpers out of my 5 month old's crib since I find her up against the bumper so many times during the night. I do know what is recommended as it concerns SIDS, but I'm wondering from a Mom's standpoint what I should do. My 5 month old is soooo active at night and ends up everywhere in the crib. I find myself not sleeping well because I'm worried she is up against the bumper. However, when we took the crib bumper out last night, it just looked so open and I was worried she would stick her leg or arm out and get frustrated because she couldn't get herself out of the slat and break something! We put it immediately back in! Thanks in advance! Oh, she can turn over ...both ways.
2006-07-28 04:27:02 · 21 answers · asked by Kristi62870 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is possible. If you feel uncomfortable then leave the bumpers, its no big deal. On the other side, people don't give babies enough credit. They are stronger than we think. Actually their bones have not fully developed so the give easier. It is actually harder for a baby to break a bone than an adult. With all the movement you talk about, I would be more concerned with the baby wrapping herself up in it. They may be more dangerous than the slats.
2006-07-28 04:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it is likely for a baby to break his/her arm or leg by getting caught in the slats of their crib. The risk of SIDS with the bumpers in is worse than the possible but unlikely broken bone that will heal in a few weeks with the bumpers out. Babies are amazingly flexible and a stuck leg or arm will most likely result in crying with frustration before breaking anything. I have been a mom for 27 years and a daycare provider for 20 years and have never heard of a baby breaking an arm or a leg in their crib slats.
2006-07-28 05:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's highly UNlikely. If your baby has her arm or leg stuck in the crib rail she will cry out from the frustration of being stuck. Being the attentive mother that you are, you'll surely come to help her WAY before she is even close to snapping a limb.
Children are not like raccoons that will bite their own leg off when caught in a trap. A baby will just cry until mommy comes to the rescue. I have two babies and don't use bumpers and my children are still intact. I would take them out if I were you. If you're worried about the baby bumping her head on the rails, I don't think babies move fast enough in their sleep to cause any serious head trauma by bumping into a crib rail. It's really not a big deal. In fact my son preferred to sleep crammed against the rail.
2006-07-28 04:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by brainchild 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are that she will cry before she ends up breaking something, but I am sure it could happen. If she is scooting around I woud leave the bumpers in to protect her head. Its been a while since I have had a baby in the house but I remember leaving the bumpers in until they were almost a year or standing because my oldest son used the bumpers as leverage to get out of the crib
2006-07-28 04:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by suziQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably could, I've never heard of that happening but it seems very possible to me. They would probably get an arm or a leg stuck in it and try to pull it out themselves and end up breaking a limb. Leave the bumpers on. They aren't a SIDS risk as long as they are put on properly and secure.
2006-07-28 04:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get bumpers ASAP, my daughter is the same way she roles all over the bed I woke up one night and both of her legs were hanging out of her crib. Her legs were under the bumper, make sure the bumpers are tight. Happy sleeping. There are covers that breath you can put them around the bed in replace of bumpers. The mag they are in is called ONE STEP AHEAD
2006-07-28 04:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by mommy2faithat19#3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the level of activity that she does in her crib that in my opinion makes the bumpers more dangerous and easier to get tangled in.
I know as a mother we worry about everything and can stay up all night doing so!, if she can turn over and wiggle around that much she could free her leg from sticking out...and if she really got that frustrated if she was uncomfortable.....you know you would be the first to hear it! They tend to be vocal about those things! ;)
2006-07-28 04:33:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
o.k. first, discuss your concerns with your pediatrician....
second, my brother and sister-in-law had this issue with their little girl. Jordan is a preemie and when they first brought her home they had the bumpers out of her brib, b/c of SIDS. within a few days my sister-in-law found jordan with her leg caught in the slats! she asked her pediatrician about putting the bumpers back in and he said "No!" she will be fine.
she is fine and never broke anything.
plus, remember that baby bodies are really flexible, so even if they catch a leg or arm in there, it'll be o.k. they will cry and you will tend to them before they will break something.
i would take those bumpers out asap. sorry, but you shouldn't have had them in there in the first place.....hate to preach, but SIDS is about the scariest thing i can think of...
take care.
2006-07-28 04:38:43 · answer #8 · answered by joey322 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've left my bumper in... but as of yesterday my son started rolling. I didnt think of him breaking something but just bumping his head on the slats. I do worry about sids- so Ive ordered one of those safe breathable bumpers.
2006-07-28 04:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy Ong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take them out, if she got her leg stuck she would cry and you would hear her. Its very difficult for a baby to break bones anyhow as they are so soft. If she is very active i would say the risk of her getting twisted or stuck under the bumper is worse that her leg or arm hanging out.
2006-07-28 04:37:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋