Bumper Pads in cribs

never heard about it....that sounds over the top..we used a bumper pad on dd's crib and she's 18 months..but as soon as she could pull up on the crib, we lowered the frame, and took the bumper off.

ya its a new law thing with the sids they say that your baby can roll and get its head up too the pad and suifacate(sp ) we just go told that at our drs apt

If you look online you can find alternatives. In one magazine I saw a mesh cover that wraps around the inside of the crib. It prevents the child from getting caught in the slats AND it was safe for the baby. Klinemom2, when did they pass that law? My son is 15 months and we never were told anything about that.

I used a bumper pad. The way I see it...it's hard for a baby to suficate with a pad that thin. It's not much thinner than matress sheet (at least mine wasn't). People worry way too much about certain things.

Wow, thats nuts that they want you to sign something, wtf? It's none of their damn business. How can ANYTHING SIDS RELATED be LAW. Nobody even KNOWS what causes it. That's ridiculous. I'd much rather have that bumper there and know my baby isn't going to be bashing their head on that hard wood.

i use the bumper for my 8months old and i have been using it since she was 5months old. she is fine. actually she sleeps right upagainst it so i am so thankful for it. ofcourse i never had her in there until she could roll over on her own. so it reduces sids when they start rolling over. . get a wearable blanket. its the best thing to keep the babies on their back and keeps them warm. it was a lifesaver especially for swaddling. so much easier thent he regular blankets. good luck.

I use bumper pads now. I don't think they can require that you not use them. It is suggested that they can be a SIDS hazard. But I'm pretty sure it is a personal choice.
I use them because I worry about him getting his arms/legs caught. When he starts rolling though, I'll take them out - but that's just my choice!