Bumper pads. I've heard they are not recommended anymore due to safety issues, anyone else hear this? If yes, please comment.

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Yes they cause suffocation but the mesh breathable bumpers are a good alternative

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The American academy of pediatrics recommends against using bumpers including the mesh ones as they can cause suffocation as well as entrapment and strangulation.

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These are mesh bumpers, they're breathable!

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Just get the breathable bumper brand!

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They have "breathable" bumper pads now.

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I've heard the bumper pads are not okay. When babies start rolling the can get stuck. In other states they have said many infants have passed away because they get caught and suffocate. I'm getting a mesh liner for my girl's crib.

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I used them with my son who is now 3 and he is just fine

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I've heard this and I think it's a personal choice. I used them with my first 2 boys and they were fine.

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We use the breathable bumper! Love it! Helps keep nuks in bed, and arms.... and legs lol 😊 we still have them on our 19 month olds crib and have since day one. We used them with our older daughter too. we will again.

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I looked into this alot and everything says it's not a good idea to have anything in the crib.

So I figure why spend money on something thats not safe.