Bumpers on Cribs

I felt i needed to share this.. this is a post from a blog I follow her daughter passed away from SIDS.. so my next few blogs i am going to share the information that she has shared with everyone on her blog about how to try and prevent SIDS from happening...


SAFETY ALERT

Crib Bumper Pads Pose a Suffocation,
Strangulation & Choking Hazard for Babies

Do not use crib bumpers in cribs, bassinets
and other sleep environments.

What You Need to Know

-Due to their lack of strength and motor development, infants may suffocate, choke and/or become strangled in a crib bumper.

-The American Academy of Pediatrics, Kids in Danger, American SIDS Institute, SIDS of Illinois, and the Canadian Health Department all warn parents not to use crib bumpers.

-The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is re-examining the safety of crib bumpers.

This is from KeepingBabiesSafe.org