tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927230669866848874.post8937174290735717455..comments2023-11-03T08:37:20.932-04:00Comments on Baum Squad: The Baum Family Blog: The Great Bumper DebateSarah Baumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07058420698538230911noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927230669866848874.post-40905942475284463632011-11-05T23:02:49.890-04:002011-11-05T23:02:49.890-04:00We always used bumpers until Asher was big enough ...We always used bumpers until Asher was big enough that they cramped his crib. We never had any issues and frankly they are more worried about sids than they are bumpers. Buy a video monitor and keep the volume high. You wont miss a beat. Promise. Everything will be fine.<br /><br />Im reading your blog giggling because your remind me of myself and so many of my friend first time moms.....from 3 years ago. <br /><br />I have learned you just let it go....<br />We used some crazy expensive products with ridiculously low to no toxicity levels... but now we arent nearly as Anal. <br /><br />One thing I dont skimp on is sunblock. California baby and/or ThinkBaby have the lowest toxicity levels. We ONLY use that. <br /><br />Hopefully you are enjoying this. I was a control freak... and can sometimes still be but I have learned to let a lot of that go now that I am a mom. SHIT HAPPENS... and you just deal with it :) Planning pretty much goes to the way side when your a mom.<br /><br />Enjoy every minute of your pregnancy!!!!The Schreibman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503628528371185463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927230669866848874.post-21300225759713410702011-10-26T16:48:19.342-04:002011-10-26T16:48:19.342-04:00We have always had bumpers on the bed. The stance...We have always had bumpers on the bed. The stance our pediatricians have always had is that by the time the baby starts moving around in the crib on their own their bodies will move if they end up in a spot where breathing is difficult. The highest risk of SIDS is 4-6 months of age - which is usually when babies start rolling over. You may consider not using a bumper until after baby B can roll in both directions. I will also say that since Emmett has started rolling the bumper has protected his head as I have heard him numerous times "bump" into the crib railing. <br /><br />Until Emmett began rolling I had placed the bumper at mattress level - meaning I pulled it in-between the mattress and crib - this way it still looked cute but wouldn't get in the way had he nuzzled up to it.Diana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584484345135101722noreply@blogger.com