@Mommy2BeAgain: That does sound safe & way better than big, bulky ones. If you find another like yours, keep me in mind & let me know. I'll do the same for you as I hunt around! I'm at 33 weeks today with my first baby - a girl, who is kicking me like crazy as I type this! How far are you right now?
I got my new crib and am kinda annoyed about the drop down side..I feel like the problem was user error. @mommy2beagain the one I use to use sounds the same, it was like 2 triangular foam pieces connected by some material.
@artistmamma I will deff let you know if I find it @mommabee13 yea it was kinda like that I saw that one too but got the one with the round pillows because you could adjust the size as the baby gets bigger
I refuse to use a bumper pad in my babies' crib. I will take bumps and bruises any day over possibly losing my child to SIDs. They also say that pacifiers and fans in the nursery help prevent SIDs.
I'm not sure why, but I used bumpers with both my kids. The first couple of months they kinda just lay where you put them. Not too much rolling over or too much squirming that I wasn't already aware of. My daughter got her leg stuck in between the slats of one of the cribs that we had for her. In fact we had to cut the slat and get a whole new bed for her. As far as some of the things that I am reading it isn't back to sleep anymore it is tummy down instead. So many things change year after year sayings sids is the reason for the change and it lowers risks. You can follow every guideline that they have and still have a baby die of sids. It is called sudden infant death syndrome. Don't get me wrong I'm going to be worried to death it could happen to me. I dunno, it prolly sounds hella harsh and I'm sorry for the harsh word
I have a bumper on the outside of the crib, I use it to keep drafts out of the crib. Baby is currently sleeping in our room and we have a fan on because it gets hot (attic room) and she sleeps better with the noise (cheaper then a white noise machine) I put it on the outside because I was worried about her scooting (she is already pushing her body around with her legs while on her back.) to the sides and getting stuck in the bumper.
Thank you all ladies for your feedback. Each decision is individualized. Now i just need to decide if i want to use the bumpers. I am much older and wiser now 10 yrs later, however i almost feel like a first time mommy again.... nerve wracking. Grrrrr. Have a great day mamas.
@kalikojennie where did you hear the info for sleeping on tummy instead? My pediatrician and the American pediatrics association still say back to sleep.
@Surprise_Due8_28 I heard it from my old doctor the one I had before I switched to the midwives that I have now. I'm still doing the back to sleep because I feel it is the best. I hate the stupidity of doctors telling you one thing and then finding out they were misinformed. I talked to my midwife on the phone today and she said it is still back, so as far as doctors go I'm confused, as far as what I'm doing is the back to sleep
I just took a aids class for my job so here's what I learned:
1. Always put baby to sleep on their back 2. Pacifiers reduce the risk of sids because it keeeps the baby's brain working while sleeping 3. Swaddling increases the risk of sids. Instead use what is called a sleep sack. 4. Nothing should be in the crib other than the baby. Take one blanket and tuck it in on the sides and bottom of the crib to make a "pocket" and slide baby
I have a whole list of things that increases the risks for sids but its at home and I'm on my break at work. Hope this mini-list helps.
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I'm at 33 weeks today with my first baby - a girl, who is kicking me like crazy as I type this! How far are you right now?
@mommy2beagain the one I use to use sounds the same, it was like 2 triangular foam pieces connected by some material.
1. Always put baby to sleep on their back
2. Pacifiers reduce the risk of sids because it keeeps the baby's brain working while sleeping
3. Swaddling increases the risk of sids. Instead use what is called a sleep sack.
4. Nothing should be in the crib other than the baby. Take one blanket and tuck it in on the sides and bottom of the crib to make a "pocket" and slide baby
I have a whole list of things that increases the risks for sids but its at home and I'm on my break at work. Hope this mini-list helps.