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Crib bumpers are designed to prevent your baby's limbs from getting stuck in the crib, but they can also pose a suffocation risk. Learn the safe sleep guidelines from the American Academy...
Padded crib bumpers can cause suffocation, strangulation and entrapment, and are now prohibited by law in the United States. Learn why you should remove them and how to create a safe sleeping environment for your baby.
Certain states have even banned the sale of crib bumpers, saying they're a suffocation risk for babies. Here's what to do instead to make a safe sleep environment for your infant.
Discover expert and AAP baby crib advice on bumper pads and when you can put a blanket in the crib. From crib bumper pads to teddy bears, why these items aren't safe to have in bed with...
Crib bumpers are fabric pads that surround the crib sides to prevent baby from hitting their head or getting limbs stuck. They are banned by law and can cause suffocation or strangulation. Learn more about the risks and alternatives of crib bumpers.
Crib bumpers are pads that line the inside of a crib, but health professionals warn that they pose more risks than benefits for babies. Learn why crib bumpers are not recommended by health authorities and what alternatives are safer and more effective for your baby's sleep environment.
Crib bumpers are pillow-like walls that sit in or attach to the inside of a baby crib and go around the entirety of the crib. They are not recommended by experts because they can increase the risk of suffocation, strangulation, entrapment, and falling out of bed for your baby.
But there's no evidence that crib bumpers prevent injuries. And reports show that they can lead to suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment. Some bumpers also reduce the flow of fresh air in your baby's crib, which is considered a contributing factor in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Crib bumpers are intended to make your baby’s bed softer and cozier. But many experts recommend against them. What’s the deal, and why are they unsafe?
The ban of crib bumpers was mandated in the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, 15 U.S.C. 2057e. CPSC promulgated a rule banning crib bumpers in the Federal Register at 88 Fed. Reg. 54,878 (Aug. 14, 2023), which was codified at 16 CFR part 1309.