Making crib bumpers

First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib bumpers
at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper pads. I
think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell me what to
use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick batting and
quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some type of firm
foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any ideas will be much
appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle

On 19/10/2011 05:56, Michelle G. wrote:
First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib
bumpers at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper
pads. I think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell
me what to use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick
batting and quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some
type of firm foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any
ideas will be much appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle



My son is 21 months old today, and he's not "too old" for them because
he rolls around in his sleep a lot, and when he bangs the cot bars, he
hits his head and wakes up crying. I had really thin crib bumpers on
for when it was summer and he was tiny (last year) because they are a
suffocation risk (however did I survive the 1970s?) but now I'm making
them super thick to act as a head-bonk-deterent. I'm using two layers
of thick polyester wadding because that's what I have in my sewing room.
I put a cute panel on the crib side, and white on the outside.
Quilting is easy on the machine - I wouldn't like to try it by hand!
Nice and thick and cosy.


-- Jo in Scotland

"Jo Gibson" On 19/10/2011 05:56, Michelle G. wrote:
First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib
bumpers at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper
pads. I think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell
me what to use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick
batting and quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some
type of firm foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any
ideas will be much appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle



My son is 21 months old today, and he's not "too old" for them because he
rolls around in his sleep a lot, and when he bangs the cot bars, he hits
his head and wakes up crying. I had really thin crib bumpers on for when
it was summer and he was tiny (last year) because they are a suffocation
risk (however did I survive the 1970s?) but now I'm making them super
thick to act as a head-bonk-deterent. I'm using two layers of thick
polyester wadding because that's what I have in my sewing room. I put a
cute panel on the crib side, and white on the outside. Quilting is easy on
the machine - I wouldn't like to try it by hand! Nice and thick and cosy.


-- Jo in Scotland

Once a friend purchased bumpers and asked me to cover them in a material to
match up with her sheets and curtains. They turned out nice.
Barbara in FL

I made them about 8 years ago. I think I used foam (about 1/2" thick)
wrapped in batting. Here's a not-so-good picture of the project in process.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...94495901FpJMIQ

--
Alice in PA
http://community.webshots.com/user/twosonsatpsu
"Michelle G." wrote in message
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First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib
bumpers at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper
pads. I think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell
me what to use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick
batting and quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some
type of firm foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any
ideas will be much appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle

I have seen these at Joann's:
http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/p...DID=xprd636341

I haven't had particularly good luck with that nu-foam stuff but for bumpers
it might be perfect.
HTH,, Taria

"Michelle G." wrote in message ...

First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib bumpers
at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper pads. I
think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell me what to
use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick batting and
quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some type of firm
foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any ideas will be much
appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle

On 10/18/2011 11:56 PM, Michelle G. wrote:
First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib
bumpers at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper
pads. I think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell
me what to use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick
batting and quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some
type of firm foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any
ideas will be much appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle
I have used Poly-Fill Nu-Foam Baby Bumper Batting. I bought it at the
local Hancock Fabrics.

Julia in MN

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Thanks to all for your suggestions. I think I'll go to Joann's and look at
their foam bumper pads.
Thanks again, Michelle G.

"Michelle G." wrote in message ...

First of all, I realize they are recommending that we don't use crib bumpers
at all; but, my GD is 16 months old and her mom wants new bumper pads. I
think she's too old for bumpers but. . . Anyway, can anyone tell me what to
use as the padding for the bumper pads? I've tried thick batting and
quilting them, but, it's too soft. I would like to try some type of firm
foam, but don't know what to use or where to get it. Any ideas will be much
appreciated!
Thanks, Michelle

Before you make crib bumpers, there's a new guideline out on
not using bumper pads in cribs... the increase the risk of suffocation,
strangulation and entrapment.

Story he http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_new...-of-pediatrics
or
http://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...+local +token

Kay

I was thinking crib bumpers are dangerous too. It's probably time for those
little ones to climb out of their cribs and sleep with the cat on top of the
piano anyway. Our babies were busy little bodies and were eager to discover
the world. Polly


"Kay Lancaster" wrote in message
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Before you make crib bumpers, there's a new guideline out on
not using bumper pads in cribs... the increase the risk of suffocation,
strangulation and entrapment.

Story he
http://moms.today.msnbc.msn.com/_new...-of-pediatrics
or
http://www.healthychildren.org/Engli...+local +token

Kay

Please don't. My niece got caught in one and it took 4 of us to get her out.
She slid down the side of the crib and the bumper pad came down in front of
her face. My sis and I held her and the pad away from her face as the 2 DH's
worked to get her out. It was quite scary as we didn't hear her cries even
with a baby monitor. TG , we checked on her every 10 min as she had had a
cold then.

Needless to say, they got her a new crib and pitched the bumper pad..

Maybe more info than you needed but I'd rather you made her a quilt. Yes,
you may share this with the baby's mom.

Butterfly (off to read the rest of the replies)