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  • Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe For One-Year-Old Baby?

    I've gone back and forth about putting a crib bumper pads in our baby's crib. I know a lot of parents who swear by them and claim that they keep their baby from bumping its head on the hard wood of the crib or sticking arms and legs between the slats. Experts say that if the crib bump...
  • Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe For One-Year-Old Baby?

    Ultimately, Nate and I decided it's all about timing. Initially, our baby is going to be in a cradle next to our bed and isn't even going to use the crib for a few months, so we can use a crib bumper pads simply for decorative purposes during that time. Beyond that, we'll play it by ear &n...
  • How Old Can You Use The Crib Bumper Pads?

    Ultimately, Nate and I decided it's all about timing. Initially, our baby is going to be in a cradle next to our bed and isn't even going to use the crib for a few months, so we can use a crib bumper pads simply for decorative purposes during that time. Beyond that, we'll play it by ear &n...
  • Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe For One-Year-Old Baby?

    Sew each tie with the smallest seam your sewing machine will allow. Stitch ties onto the corners of each of the crib bumper pads' pieces. Tie each piece onto the crib. Voila! While it's important to be aware of the expert opinions, it's best to use your own judgment about what works best...
  • Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe For One-Year-Old Baby?

    Measure the length and width of your crib (mine was 52 1/2″ long and 26 1/2″ wide). Height doesn't matter because we're going to cut all pieces to 11″ high. This height seems to be about average for a crib bumper pads. Cut batting in the exact width and length of the cri...