No

CNN

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

"In 2005, when we last published a policy statement and recommendations, we had some concerns about bumper pads, but we didn't really have a lot of evidence that this was a real problem," said Rachel Moon, M.D., FAAP, of the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C, chairperson of the AAP SIDS task force and lead author of the new guidelines.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

"Since then, there have been some published studies looking at bumper pads, and we concluded that if there's no reason for them to be in the crib, it's better to just have them out of there, particularly in light of the deaths that have been reported, that have been associated with the bumper pads."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

The conclusion of that study read, "These findings suggest that crib and bassinet bumpers are dangerous.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

"In 2005, when we last published a policy statement and recommendations, we had some concerns about bumper pads, but we didn't really have a lot of evidence that this was a real problem," said Rachel Moon, M.D., FAAP, of the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C, chairperson of the AAP SIDS task force and lead author of the new guidelines.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

"Since then, there have been some published studies looking at bumper pads, and we concluded that if there's no reason for them to be in the crib, it's better to just have them out of there, particularly in light of the deaths that have been reported, that have been associated with the bumper pads."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

I think that it's important that parents realize that these things are not safe for their babies."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

I think that it's important that parents realize that these things are not safe for their babies."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

Because bumpers can cause death, we conclude that they should not be used."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

Recent studies have shown that bumper pads may be far more hazardous than previously thought.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

According to the AAP, there is no evidence that crib bumpers protect against injury, but they do carry a potential risk of suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment because infants lack the motor skills or strength to turn their heads should they roll into something that obstructs their breathing.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

I think that it's important that parents realize that these things are not safe for their babies."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

The conclusion of that study read, "These findings suggest that crib and bassinet bumpers are dangerous.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

Because bumpers can cause death, we conclude that they should not be used."

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

Why are bumpers still so popular despite building evidence that they aren't safe?

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

Recent studies have shown that bumper pads may be far more hazardous than previously thought.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

According to the AAP, there is no evidence that crib bumpers protect against injury, but they do carry a potential risk of suffocation, strangulation, or entrapment because infants lack the motor skills or strength to turn their heads should they roll into something that obstructs their breathing.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago bans crib bumpers amid concern over safety - Chicago Tribune

Despite objections from the industry, Chicago on Thursday became the first city in the country to ban the sale of crib bumper pads due to concern that the popular products pose a suffocation risk to babies.

American Academy of Pediatrics

Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous? - Crib Hazards - Parenting.com

So while crib bumpers may give parents a feeling of security, in reality these soft objects pose a serious safety risk to infants.

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

So while crib bumpers may give parents a feeling of security, in reality these soft objects pose a serious safety risk to infants.

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

But the pillow-like crib bumpers often used to prevent bruising can pose serious risks to your child's safety.

Crib bumpers in the night: a hazard to infants

A September 2007 study in the Journal of Pediatrics concluded that crib and bassinet bumpers are unsafe because they can suffocate or strangle an infant.

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety advocates say - USATODAY.com

But most child-safety organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and First Candle, warn against using crib bumpers, especially soft, pillow-like ones, because of the risk of suffocation.

Get bumpers out of cribs, doctor group urges - CNN.com

(Parenting.com) -- Bumper pads should never be used in infants' cribs, according to new guidelines released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

USA Today (newspaper)

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety advocates say - USATODAY.com

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety advocates say

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety advocates say - USATODAY.com

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

Deadly debate over crib bumpers

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety ...

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

parenting.com

Chicago Bans Sale of Crib Bumpers - Parenting.com

The passage of this law, which will go into effect in about seven months, stems from a report the Chicago Tribune published which stated the CPSC has failed to warn parents about the dangers of crib bumpers.

Chicago Bans Sale of Crib Bumpers - Parenting.com

The passage of this law, which will go into effect in about seven months, stems from a report the Chicago Tribune published which stated the CPSC has failed to warn parents about the dangers of crib bumpers.

Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous? - Crib Hazards - Parenting.com

But reporters for the Tribune found that in many of these cases, coroners and medical examiners blamed the deaths directly on bumpers.

Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous? - Crib Hazards - Parenting.com

So while crib bumpers may give parents a feeling of security, in reality these soft objects pose a serious safety risk to infants.

Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous? - Crib Hazards - Parenting.com

But reporters for the Tribune found that in many of these cases, coroners and medical examiners blamed the deaths directly on bumpers.

About.com

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

Rebreathing of stale air is another concern with crib bumper pads.

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

A secondary risk with crib bumpers is strangulation.

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

Just like a pillow or thick blanket, crib bumper pads can restrict a baby's breathing if the bumper is up next to the baby's nose or mouth.

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

The groups include: American Academy of Pediatrics, Health Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, First Candle/National SIDS Alliance, and the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

Crib Bumper Safety Alert - Are Crib Bumper Pads Safe?

While SIDS deaths cannot be attributed to a specific cause, we do know that crib bumpers have caused infant deaths due to strangulation or suffocation, which indicates that the dangers may outweigh the benefits.

Nancy Cowles (Kids in Danger)

Crib bumpers not worth the risk, safety advocates say.

“Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe,” says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety ...

"Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe," says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

Deadly debate over crib bumpers

"Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe," says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety advocates say - USATODAY.com

"Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe," says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety ...

"Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe," says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

Crib Bumpers Called Unsafe And Unnecessary

"Anyone who works on safety says they (bumpers) are not safe," says Nancy Cowles, executive director of the non-profit Kids in Danger.

community.babycenter.com

Crib Bumper Pads - Are They Safe? - June 2011 Birth Club - BabyCenter

Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

Crib Bumper Pads - Are They Safe? - June 2011 Birth Club - BabyCenter

A secondary risk with crib bumpers is strangulation.

Crib Bumper Pads - Are They Safe? - June 2011 Birth Club - BabyCenter

Rebreathing of stale air is another concern with crib bumper pads.

pediatrics.jwatch.org

Crib Bumper Pads Are Dangerous - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Pediatricians should let parents know the uncertain benefits and potential dangers of crib bumper pads.

Crib Bumper Pads Are Dangerous - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

They conclude that bumper pads should not be used in cribs.

Crib Bumper Pads Are Dangerous - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Pediatricians should let parents know the uncertain benefits and potential dangers of crib bumper pads.

Crib Bumper Pads Are Dangerous - Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

They conclude that bumper pads should not be used in cribs.

ohdeedoh.com

Bumper Pads and Crib Safety | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

The ties on bumper pads are considered a choking risk.

Bumper Pads and Crib Safety | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

It's also a fact that the use of crib bumpers, or any soft bedding (quilts, pillows) is not endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the Consumer Product Safety Commission and they warn that "Soft bedding may be a major contributor to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS." Soft bedding may pose a suffocation risk as well as cause rebreathing of carbon dioxide (by diminishing air circulation around infants) which may be linked to SIDS.

Bumper Pads and Crib Safety | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

But the pillow-like crib bumpers often used to prevent bruising can pose serious risks to your child's safety.

Bumper Pads and Crib Safety | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

A September 2007 study in the Journal of Pediatrics concluded that crib and bassinet bumpers are unsafe because they can suffocate or strangle an infant.

Bumper Pads and Crib Safety | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh

So while crib bumpers may give parents a feeling of security, in reality these soft objects pose a serious safety risk to infants.

Yahoo Answers

At what age do you remove the crib bumper from an infants bed ...

Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

Bumper and Sleeping??? - Yahoo! Answers

Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

tucsoncitizen.com

Crib bumpers not worth the risk, safety advocates say.

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

babyandbump.com

SIDS Prevention - Pregnancy - Second Trimester Forum

A secondary risk with crib bumpers is strangulation.

SIDS Prevention - Pregnancy - Second Trimester Forum

Rebreathing of stale air is another concern with crib bumper pads.

themotherhood.com

All About Babies! - TheMotherhood

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

wbir.com

Crib bumpers present risk and little likely benefit, safety ...

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

digtriad.com

Crib Bumpers Called Unsafe And Unnecessary

Maryland is considering banning their sale, and the Illinois attorney general is pushing for a ban.

babyfit.sparkpeople.com

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Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

yingerbaobao.com

At What Age Do You Remove The Crib Bumper From An Infants Bed?

Some major children’s safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

sleepyplanet.com

SIDS Prevention - Recommendations from the American Academy of ...

They conclude that bumper pads should not be used in cribs.

SIDS Prevention - Recommendations from the American Academy of ...

Pediatricians should let parents know the uncertain benefits and potential dangers of crib bumper pads.

mamapedia.com

Crib Bumpers - Clarks Summit, PA - Mamapedia™

Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

ths.gardenweb.com

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Some major children's safety organizations have recently suggested that parents and child care providers should remove crib bumper pads from baby cribs.

Yes

Yahoo Answers

Are crib bumpers really that dangerous? - Yahoo! Answers

Well, I don't think there horribly dangerous.

Are crib bumpers really that dangerous? - Yahoo! Answers

Of course we didn't have any problem but, I wouldn't take the risk knowing what I know now.