Using a crib bumper pad may put your baby at greater risk for suffocation, SIDS, strangulation, and even falls. Bumper pads also can reduce air flow, lead to rebreathing stale air, and cause overheating. Additionally, child safety organizations recommend against crib bumpers because they pose a risk of suffocation.

Why shouldn't you use a cot bumper?

Avoid using cot bumpers in your baby's cot – they are a hazard for choking, suffocation and strangulation. See more about safe sleep for babies.

Why are baby bumpers bad?

Crib bumpers pose the risk of suffocation, entrapment, and strangulation. ... Infants can get their heads, bodies, or limbs wedged underneath the bumper or between the bumper and the mattress or crib rails. Bumpers also reduce airflow in a crib, which can contribute to sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).