Crib Bumpers Dangerous
The american academy of pediatrics currently doesnt recommend crib bumpers because of the concern of sudden infant death syndrome sids explains blair hammond md assistant professor of pediatrics at mount sinai hospital in new york city.
Crib bumpers dangerous. The idea is that they help protect babies from injuries either by preventing them from getting stuck in the crib bars or from rolling or falling against the hard surface. How dangerous are crib bumpers anyway. Are crib bumpers safe. It was found that in accidental baby deaths reported to the medical examiner or coroner many were due to crib bumpers for reasons including suffocation being caught between a bumper and crib.
Although uncommon infant deaths attributed to the presence of a traditional non breathable crib bumper do occur. A total of 77 deaths attributed to crib bumpers were found in a recent review of us. Despite the claims experts say that crib bumpers are a hazard increasing the risks of suffocation strangulation and. They claim to stop babies from getting injured.
Some parents have trouble believing the aaps charge that crib bumpers are unnecessary arguing that they protect infants from bumps and bruises and prevent little arms and legs from becoming trapped between crib slats. Crib bumpers are soft fabric pads that tie up to the insides of cribs. If crib bumpers are so dangerous why do so many parents continue to use them. Theyre kind of like drywall for babies though very soft.