A growing number of medical and safety experts,  including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, now recommend against using soft padded bumpers because of the safety risks. These experts say traditional padded bumpers increase the risk of SIDS in babies that are susceptible and pose other risks of strangulation and suffocation. Here is some of the current research and information on crib bumper safety:

• Safety Analysis Rates CozyWedge as a Safer Alternative
  Independent safety report by a leading expert says CozyWedge virtually eliminates many of the risks associated with traditional styles of bumpers Read Release and full report

• Good Air Circulation Around Baby Reduces SIDS Risk
  Researchers found that having a fan in the room where baby sleeps can reduce the risk of SIDS by 72-94 percent because of better air circulation. CozyWedge allows free air circulation all the way down to the mattress.Read Article

• Groundbreaking Research Links Infant Deaths to Crib Bumpers
  This important Sept. '07 report in the Journal of Pediatrics was the first to use all the available government data on infant deaths to assess the danger of crib bumpers. The conclusion was clear. Warning: this report contains some disturbing language and upsetting images.
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• Feb. 2009 - New Report Shows Big Increase In Infant Suffocation Deaths
  "There's been a huge increase in the reports of these deaths," said Carrie K. Shapiro-Mendoza of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, who led the study being published in the February issue of the journal Pediatrics. "The message for the public is that accidental suffocation and strangulation is potentially preventable by providing babies with a safe sleep environment." --The Washington Post
  
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