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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Must Be Used Properly
According to Sarah Holmes, Ph.D., bumper pads are safe, as long as it "fits around the entire inside of the baby crib, so that there is nowhere the baby could stick his head between the bumper and the inside of the crib." Don't use them longer than necessary; once the child can stand, remove the pads.
On the Other: Type Is Important
Bumper pads that are overstuffed or made from a pillowy, fleecy, quilted or fluffy material (as well as comforter-type blankets and stuffed animals) should be removed from the crib, to avoid the risk of suffocation.
Bottom Line
Bumper pads are safe, as long as they are made of appropriate material and are used properly. Pads should fit the crib correctly, allowing no gaps, and they must not be made from any soft pillow-like material that could suffocate the child while she is sleeping.
Source:
The Controversy Over Crib Bumper Pads
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