Breathable Cot Bumpers

Cot bumpers are all the rage and come in a stunning array of printed designs. Bumper are typically made from a piece of sewn fabric, usually padded, which is fastened to the railing of bub's cot using string ties, ribbons, cording or buttons. The idea, apart from looking highly decorative, is that the padded cloth protects baby from the often hard, wooden cot railings, prevents baby's little limbs from getting stuck and acts as a buffer to prevent baby from bruising him or herself when rolling over during sleep. Sounds good, but is it?



While most cot bumpers are quite safe when installed properly, it is still possible for baby to suffocate if they happen to become wedged against the padded bumper. Baby's limbs could also become tangled in the attachment strings or the bumper itself if the ties become loose over time. As bub grows and gains increased mobility, particularly the ability to stand or climb, some padded bumpers can aide a climbing toddler in clambering out of their cot or falling out. Scary thought if you have timber floors.

So how do you protect bub without the above risks? Easy. Invest in a breathable cot wrap.

There are many breathable wraps on the market today that reduce the risk of suffocation, entanglement and climbing. Most are made from a soft, mesh-like fabric that allows excellent air-flow while at the same time preventing little limbs from becoming trapped between cot railings. Your littlie won't get very far if they try to use this type of bumper for leverage to climb out of their cot, the light-weight fabric simply collapses under foot and springs back in place.

In Queensland's warm climate, a breathable cot wrap is ideal, allowing air to flow around bub even if they should roll up and snuggle their face against. You'll never have to worry about baby overheating against a thick padded bumper again.

We've used one for our son since he was just a tiny winy; it attaches by Velcro and is fully adjustable, surrounding his entire cot and stopping his never-still, rambunctious legs from getting trapped between bars. Its been a godsend and something we highly recommend every parent consider.

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Have you used breathable or padded cot bumpers? 
What are your thoughts on which is better? Share below...e welcome your comments and opinions.

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