From what I've found on Consumer Reports and other recommendations from places such as the American Association of Pediatrics, it sounds like the extra cute bumper pads we have in place have to come out. The reason pads have been used traditionally is to keep babies from putting their heads through the slats of the crib. But since cribs are now made with narrow enough slats to prevent that, it's no longer a safety concern.
What is a concern is that the baby will suffocate from coming to close to the bumper pads or getting wedged between the pad and another object. Very scary stuff.
So I guess we will just enjoy the way the whole bedding set looks for the next week or so and then take the bumper pads out. Anyone have suggestions on other decorative uses of the bumper pads?
Perhaps the bumper pads could be used as valances or wall hangings? I don't know exactly what they look like, but they could be sewn together to look more like a quilt to hang on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to say that I really enjoy reading your entries! I loved your column in the paper, I'm so glad to still be able to keep reading! :)