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Posts tagged Crib
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD YOU TAKE THE BUMPER PAD OUT OF A BABY’S CRIB?
Mar 31st
Question by Jessi-lala:
At what age should you take the bumper pad out of a baby’s crib?
My baby is 5 months old, and I was not sure when I should pull the bumper pad out from her crib. I have an older daughter, but i do not remember what they told me when she was small. For some reason I am thinking when she’s old enough to start pulling herself up, but I really do not know. I know it can be for safety reasons, b/c she could sufficate, but I also thought it was so they can’t get caught up in the slates. Thanks for all your help!
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IS MY USED BABY CRIB SAFE FOR MY BABY?
Mar 10th
Question by heidi_christine49:
is my used baby crib safe for my baby?
i have the crib that i used when i was a baby. i was born in march of 1981. the slats are the correct width apart, theres no lead paint, and there are no cut outs. i was wondering if there’s anything else i should be concerned with in using an older, used crib. also, is there someone official that i can have inspect it for safety?
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CAN BABY GO OVER CRIB RAILING?
Jan 28th
Question by jellybeanpuppy:
can baby go over crib railing?
my 6 month old can already pull himself up in a standing position in his crib. i’ve already taken off his bumpers so he will not b able to use them as steps. lately i’ve notice him bouncing while holding on to the rails (which btw is already at neck level) would he be strong enough to pull himself over the rails? this has been scaring me for days. any other advice on crib safety for his age wld be most welcome. thanks in advance.
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HOW OLD DOES YOUR BABY HAVE TO BE TO GET RID OF THE CRIB BUMPERS?
Dec 17th
Question by Tara Elaine:
How old does your baby have to be to get rid of the crib bumpers?
My baby is four months old. Can I get rid of the bumpers for it. He’s crib meets all safety standreds.
He keeps rolling up to them so that his face up in it. I worry about breathing.
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HOW CAN I GET MY HUSBAND TO MOVE THE TABLE TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE BABY CRIB?
Dec 16th
Question by Michelle M:
How can I get my husband to move the table to make room for the baby crib?
We live in a place that was furnished when we moved in, but now that we are expecting, (in two weeks) we need to move a huge table out of the way for a crib. There is nowhere to move it except outside (covered) husband says no. We do not not know how costly this table is, and he does not want to ruin it.. but will not give me any other ideas.
I could give a $ hit less about this damn table, it is not more important than our childs safety!
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WHY CRIB BUMPERS ARE/NOT MORE DANGEROUS TO HAVE?
Nov 5th
Question by :
why crib bumpers are/not more dangerous to have?
I feel that mothers should decide what is ideal for their child when it comes to crib safety.
yes, babies have suffocated on the crib bumpers but less than 30 cases in 20 years.
I think the ideal fix for that is to not introduce the bumpers until the child can be mobile enough to push away from the bumpers. I would say about 5 months old. I used them with my daughter and when she would throw up, I have to remove and wash them. and during that time, She seems to get her limbs stuck in between the bars and I could not get them free. I had to have help each time it happened with my child screaming in pain. She was real close to breaking her legs/arms as she twisted her body all around trying to get free. I think I would take the risk of suffocation to prevent limb injuries. but I would have the child monitored closely because death does occur but it is considered rare or thousands of kids per year would be dead then. and not under 30 in 20 years.
what are your thoughts on this subject. love to hear your views and perspectives.
My daughter is 3 1/2 now and been out of a crib since 20 months.
My sister in law just had a baby and was told by parenting coach that the bumpers are unsafe and that risk out ways the risk of injuries to the extremities.
I was just wondering what other parents think of this and would they still use the bumpers anyways.
I personally have never heard of any deaths but they are out there, they just hype to scare parents I think
otherwise thousand would be dead each day if the risk was so great plus, the bumpers would not be granted to sell if the death rate were high enough. There are far more injuries without than the death rate over 20 years of studies with them.
cribs are not meant to be used as a playpen, just a place to sleep and parents forget that because of their hectic schedules and the baby gets left alone a lot with only use of baby monitors which is not 100% safe either. The video ones are the ideal choice but are pricey to have. supervise your kids to prevent accident
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TIPS FOR GETTING BREASTFED COSLEEPING BABY IN HIS OWN CRIB FOR THE NIGHT?
Oct 25th
Question by me:
Tips for getting breastfed cosleeping baby in his own crib for the night?
My baby is 11 months old. My husband and I have happily shared our bed with him, no regrets there, but feel like it is now time to have him in his own crib and preferably in his own room (although I will take just the crib in our room for now)…
He is still breastfed and that is part of his nightly routine. Bath, storytime, nursing, sleep.
He will wake up a few times in the night to nurse too. It’s very simple on us though, I just let him eat and we fall back asleep.
I know now the hard part begins, now that I am wanting to wean and get him into his own bed. It feels like it’s like dealing with a newborn all over again because suddenly I am having to get up with him in the night if I want him to go back to sleep.
Any experiences, and hints about what worked for you if you were in my situation?
I loved the time I have spent cosleeping and nursing my baby but it is time for a new chapter in life!
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WHERE DOES YOUR NEW BABY SLEEP AT? CRIB, BASSINET?
Oct 2nd
Question by Ivan and Marko’s momma:
Where does your new baby sleep at? Crib, bassinet?
MIne does not like his bassinet anymore. He is a month old today. He had been sleeping fine in it until a couple of days ago. Now the only thing it seems that he is comfortable in is his bouncer. If he is a sleep when I put him in the bassinet, he wakes up all mad. I had put an extra blanket in it to make it more softer, but it did not seem to make a difference. When he is awake he will not even be in there for a few seconds with out throwing a fit. And man, let me tell you, he can really throw a fit. So we got the bouncer this past weekend and ever since we got it, he seems to be more comfortable in it. On the 1st night after we got it, he cried for almost 2 hours before I tried putting him the bouncer to calm him down.
And it was like a switch turning off. He quit crying, sat there for a minute or two and fell asleep. He did not wake up until he got hungry 2 hours later. I fed him and tried to put him back in the bassinet and he got mad again. SO he went back to the bouncer and promptly fell back asleep.
So my question is why is he more comfortable in a upright position than laying down?
Where does your newborn sleep at? Do they like a bouncer or the bassinet better? Or do they not mind either one?
thanks
we do have a blanket under his head for a slant position.
I thank everyone for their answers
We do put him on his side and on his back.
the acid reflux thing is something i will ask his physician next week
thanks
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MY NEWBORN ONLY WANTS TO SLEEP IN HIS INFANT SEAT. ANY TIPS ON GETTING HIM TO SLEEP IN THE CRIB?
Sep 24th
Question by Sam D:
My newborn only wants to sleep in his infant seat. Any tips on getting him to sleep in the crib?
We have one of those fisher price infant rocker seats that starts out for newborns and then converts into a rocket seat when your baby is a toddler. I put my som in it during the day when we got home from the hospital and now I can’t seem to get him out of it. He will sleep in there for hours but once I put him in the crib he sleeps for like 45 minutes and wakes up. It’s not that he doesn’t like sleeping alone or that he doesn’t like the room because even if I lay the seat inside the crib he still stays sleeping! Is this okay? Or should I stick to trying to get him used to The crib? I do not want to establish any bad habits this early on but I want him to be comfortable and I am exhausted lol. I do not even have the seat to vibrate so it can’t be that either. Any one else have this problem? Please give me advice on what you think I should do. Thanks 
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SAFETY ALERT – IS IT OKAY TO USE BABY CRIB BUMPER PADS?
Aug 12th
Question by Ramhat L:
Safety Alert – Is it Okay to Use Baby Crib Bumper Pads?
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