Are blankets safe or unsafe for use in a crib when the baby is no longer being swaddled?

He is seven weeks ancient, and he has been swaddled. He is moving around quite a bit now (only on certain nights) and I’m not sure if blankets are safe to use anymore. He doesn’t go every night just a few times this past week…I really had to remove the crib bumper because he got [...]

Do you use a bumper pad on your baby’s crib? Is it safe?

I just read in an article that it wasn’t recommended by the American Association of pediatrics in USA and in Canada because of the risk of SIDS So did you use one, should I skip buying one? Just crib sheets then? What did you do? Thanks! I’ll rather not buy one, those sets are expensive [...]

what is the safe way to put bumper pads in a crib?on top of mattress or tucked down side of mattress?

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How safe are the dotted crib bumpers by Carter’s?

I just bought the white dotted crib bumpers by Carter’s from our local Babies R Us. They fit my new daughter’s crib perfectly, and are so soft! They are really so soft that I am worried that she will roll up against them and smother. She is a preemie, and hasn’t come home from the [...]

Are crib bumpers safe for babies?

I’ve been trying to pick out decorations and bedding for our son’s nursery. I’ve heard some things recently saying that crib bumpers are not safe for certain ages, but some of the information seems to be conflicting. Are you using a crib bumper for your baby? What have you heard regarding the safety of crib [...]