Pooh Crib

Are crib bumpers safe?

My 4 month old just sarted sleeping in his crib! Yeee haaaa! Anyways.. I had his crib decorated with the classic pooh stuff but now that he is actually gonna sleep in it I hear crib bumpers arent safe due to babies sufocating themselves in them. But then I have to worry about my baby sticking his leg or hand in the bars and getting that caught.
Do I or dont i keep it on?

Crib bumper pads can be deadly to your baby article ----

Three United States Consumer Product Safety Commission data-bases were reviewed by researchers for deaths related to crib bumper pads and crib related injuries. In the years between 1985 and 2005 there were 27 accidental deaths related to poor fitting bumper pads or unsafe cribs and bedding materials. Authorities examined the deaths and injuries of children from 1 month old through 2 years of age. They attributed suffocation and or strangulation by bumper pads or bumper pad ties. There were also 25 non-fatal injuries attributed to crib bumper pads.

Deaths investigated with formal investigation found 11 infants died form suffocation when their faces rested against the bumper pad, 13 babies died from being wedged between bumper pad and possibly another object such as a pillow or a stuffed animal. Three babies were found to have died from strangulation on a bumper pad tie that might have exceeded the 9" recommendation.Researchers also examined 22 retail cribs selling on the market at the present time and found features in virtually all of them that could be dangerous or even fatal. Bumper pads were checked for softness. Researchers also measured the potential space that could be found between mattress and bumper pad. The width of bumper pads was also measured along with the length of the ties that hold the padding in place in the crib. They found two of the bumper pad ties were longer than 9" in length.

Arent you gonna miss waking up to his little face? I couldnt bare having my girl in a crib, i'd miss her at night!

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Pooh's Crib!

Foam Wall Art - Affordable Expressions Of Softness

Sweet fragrance and delicate features seem to overflow from the nursery. My small precious infant lay asleep in her crib. From this moment on I knew that I needed to protect and nurture her. The first place to start was her surroundings... Looking around at the nursery, the walls seemed bare and not aesthetically pleasing. They needed to be stimulating and give the child a feeling of security.

From statistics I read my husband and I were part of the majority which means not wealthy. We were actually living paycheck to paycheck. I thought about painting the walls but would that do my daughters room justice. What were needed are pieces of art that would make her room a haven. Some form of decor that would create visual effects and provide depth and creativity.

Low and behold there was an entire genre of wall foam art. Searching on the internet, it was easy to locate many designs, colors and themes. There were almost too many different patterns, sizes and styles. I was having a difficult time in deciding which would be the perfect theme for my daughter’s bedroom. They all had some favorable characteristics in common. They were affordable, soft and safe, durable and designed to stretch the child’s imagination.

As my daughter grew, the foam wall art would grow with her. Some of these pieces were stickers that you could keep rearranging on the wall. This helps your child with interaction and learning. We are all aware that the first few years of a child’s life is crucial. With outlets to promote growth your baby is bound to succeed.

Since my daughter could not chime in to help me with the direction of what theme to select, that meant I was on my own. My favorite characters growing up was Winnie the pooh and company. So for one wall in the middle I placed a large foam Pooh Bear that was sleeping on a cloud.

It came with three hooks that you could hang accessories on. When you pressed his belly it played a tune. Included in the design was a bell ringing Tigger, a horn tooting Piglet and a whistling Eeyore. They came on a roll that was pre-cut and could be removed and reused. They seemed to give the appearance of popping right out of the wall.

On the wall close to the crib was the entire alphabet and numbers from one to fifty. These were bold bright colors and three dimensional. My mind was racing as I placed the foam wall art all around the wall with curiosity on what was going through my babies mind. As I worked I called out each letter and number watching for some spark in her eyes.

On the wall furthest from the crib there were glow in the dark foam cutouts of butterflies, stars, lady bugs, bumble bees, daisies and other flowers all in vibrant colors. The stars when touched activated and played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. They seemed to brighten up the room and simultaneously promote fun and playful interaction.

For the finale there were pictures of the entire family including the dog on foam wall art that I had custom made and proudly hung for all to see. This did cost a bit more but it seemed to bring the room together. As she would get older we could keep adding more.

To an outsider looking in this room, it gives the impression of having been decorated on a much higher budget. So if you are on a tight budget, with a little imagination and the help of foam wall art, your baby’s room will be all that you desire.

About the Author

Barbara Tobiasz is an expert in interior/exterior decorating. Along with her husband Joe, they own and operate Wall-Decor-Concepts.com. For more information on Foam Wall Art, go to Wall Mount Accessories at: http://www.Wall-Decor-Concepts.com