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One of the most commonly asked questions that we encounter from parents is whether or not to use bumpers in their baby's crib. I mean, they're so darned cute and they keep babies from getting trapped between the slats of the crib or bumping their cute little noggins, right?
Well, it's not quite as simple as that. We talked with our resident expert Annie Mullens, fromWee Plan Baby Planners, to get the straight scoop! Annie told us that a study in The Journal of Pediatrics found that 27 children from 1 month to 2-years-old died from suffocating or strangling related to bumpers between 1985 and 2005. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that parents not use crib bumpers, including so-called breathable models. In fact, last April Chicago became the first municipality (or any governmental unit for that matter) to ban the sale of crib bumper pads. In addition, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has enacted regulations set to go into effect June 21st of this year that will ban the sale of crib bumpers within the entire state.
So what's a parent to do who wants to create the adorable nursery they've always dreamed about, yet still meet the latest safety recommendations? The answer to that is Skip Hop's Complete Sheet bumper-free crib bedding. The available patterns make the sheet look like a bumper so it can feel more like a traditional crib set, but without the possible hazards. They also have optional sleep sacks, decorative blankets (not for in the crib!), and wall decals. Problem solved. Safety and Style combined. Thanks Skip Hop!
We Love owls. Who doesn't! Owls are the new black. I heard that squirrels are the new owls...Anyway, We love this bedding set from Skip Hop! Bring a touch of nature into your nursery with this bold colored bedding set. This set includes a 250 thread count cotton sateen comforter with embroidery and a cotton-linen applique, printed bumper, crib sheet, and a cotton-lenen crib skirt. It looks great on the Oeuf Sparrow crib!
