Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Reader Question: Baby’s Leg Stuck In Crib Rails - Is There A Gear Solution?
Posted by Missy W. @ 8:46 AM
Ok so reader Marie has a question:
“Have you ever had your child’s leg get caught in between the crib slats (and if so, what did you do??)? This has happened 4 or 5 times in the past few weeks and it is hurting my 14 month old and scaring the hell out of me that he could get seriously hurt. It is so hard to get it out (I have to get the leg down, holding his weight up w/ one hand, straighten his leg and then it’s free) and he screams bloody murder all the while! He even got a big bruise once on both sides of his knee. The space seems tiny—only a couple inches, but he is a thin guy. I think he stands there and pokes it through, then either falls or sits down moving it to where his leg is bigger (thigh) or bent so it’s double in size. Any gear that can stop this? Any ideas? Thanks!”
She looked at the Breathable Bumper, but we had that and quite frankly, it ain’t that great. The picture is deceiving because the crib mattress is all the way up. It’s really not that much taller than a regular bumper. It works great for a little one who may inch their way over to the side of the crib: it keeps it safe and breathable. But once Baby G started moving, he just hit his head against the bars and smushed it all up when he kicked it. Reader “Ellasdad” was right. Thanks, Ellasdad. You were right! Too bad I’d already ordered it when you posted the comment! I ended up getting a bumper for him after all since Baby G is so wiggly in bed.
There’s also a Breathable Crib Shield system. Has anyone tried it?
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July 21, 2009 @ 10:29 AM
Annie Beck said:
We have the breathable shield system on Colby’s crib and it works great! We have had it up since he was born. It is nice because it keeps his arms and legs from getting through the slats. I like the idea that he can see out of his crib too. We have been very happy with it and highly recommend them! I got an extra one to put on his crib at daycare too because he was getting his foot stuck in between the slats.