Bumpers but Not Really
The bumper debate is still a heated one. As concern regarding bumpers has heightened, some interesting alternatives have been hitting the market. One of my favorites is the Wonder Bumpers by Go Mama Go Designs. These vertical bumpers wrap tightly around each crib spoke. The theory behind them is that they still provide a protective barrier for your child, inhibit your child from using the bumper as a means of jumping out of the crib, while allowing for better airflow in the crib. Pretty nifty.
I think using these bumpers—I vote for solids—with your pick of sheet and crib skirt is a great alternative for parents who opt out of the traditional bumper but still want an interesting and designer look.
What do you think of this new bumper alternative? Would you use them?
I’d use them if they weren’t too expensive. I haven’t checked out their website yet. I didn’t use regular bumpers for my first son though so my second probably won’t have any either. (He’s in a bassinet right now)
Becca(Quote) (Reply)
My son was early so his nursery wasn’t finished when he was born. He was a playard bassinet and then the playard untit he was about 5 months. After that he was in his crib with a bumper pad. If these new pads aren’t too expensive I would DEFINETLY consider them for my next child.
Wendy(Quote) (Reply)
Just checked the pricing WOW $199 for a set of 38 wonder bumpers. That’s more than my son’s complete bedding set!
Wendy(Quote) (Reply)
I would, but they are a bit pricey. I think I might make some.
kaosong(Quote) (Reply)
Wendy,
Sorry, it’s $165
Wendy(Quote) (Reply)
kaosong,
That’s a GREAT idea, I think I will try that as well!
Wendy(Quote) (Reply)
LOVE the idea, but not if they are going to charge an arm and a leg for them…
Shelia K. Ball(Quote) (Reply)
A regular bumper pad is about $35-45 on average, these cannot cost THAT much more to make!
Wendy(Quote) (Reply)
We looked at these for our baby due in Feb. but they are so expensive!! Also, they are zippered, so they don’t fit EVERY crib very nicely, all I can see is that metal zipper eating the wood on my brand new crib! Currently looking at making a double bumper that goes around the outside of the crib too, making it impossible for the inside to fall in and suffocate the baby – the main problem with traditional bumpers.
Kaci(Quote) (Reply)
I absolutely adore the idea, but the price tag is just too hefty. I opted for the breathable bumper from diapers.com and have been really happy with it so far. It fits nice and tightly to the crib and still allows good airflow and protection from the hard railings.
Kristin(Quote) (Reply)
We have them and we LOVE them! so easy to clean and put back on!
Heidi S(Quote) (Reply)
I use them! I waited for a sale and bought only enough to put one on every other slat. It still offers padding and proteection from her getting a limb stuck. Plus, I can leave them on when using the crib as a toddler bed for decoration. Well worth the cost for me.
Lindsey(Quote) (Reply)
We have Wonder Bumpers on two cribs at our house, and we love them! They are a safe alternative to traditional bumpers, and they look great. They are easy to wash and to put on the crib. The zippers don’t damage the wood at all, and they fit very well all the way around both cribs (we have 2 different style cribs, and they fit both well). They do cost more than a traditional crib bumper, but you can also use them much longer (if you have a convertible crib, for example), and most importantly, they provide safe protection for your baby. I highly recommend them!
Eve(Quote) (Reply)
Also, there are often sales for these Wonder Bumpers on the website, so that helps with the cost. We just purchased a 38 set (includes crib skirt, blanket, bumpers, etc.) for $99.
Eve(Quote) (Reply)
I already do! My 2yr old used them on her crib and toddler conversion of her crib until we moved her to a twin a few months ago. And my 7 month old just got a brand new set for her crib to match her nursery (bought on Cyber Monday for just $99…and they still have them on sale) We love them!
Randi S.(Quote) (Reply)
I use these bumpers and LOVE them! They don’t really cost that much, considering you get a skirt, the bumpers, a blanket or swaddle with them too! The company is top notch and when I had a tiny problem, then quickly resolved it and went out of their way to help me. I also love that they go on one at a time, so that if baby throws up or something, you can take of the three or four that got dirty, wash and put them back on quickly!
Rosie(Quote) (Reply)
i love my wonder bumpers! my special needs daughter has a metal medical crib. i sleep better now knowing she is safe and comfortable…no more head bangin! lol! they also have great customer service :) not to mention her crib is adorable!
Kristine(Quote) (Reply)
With my last baby I ended up buying one of those “breathable” mesh bumpers. It doesn’t provide a soft area, but they can’t climb it and their arms/legs can’t stick out.
These look like a nice alternative though.
Lauren Nguyen(Quote) (Reply)
Not a fan of the zipper. Velcro would be better to protect the spindle. I don’t see how they would keep tiny limbs from slipping by and getting stuck. I’m sticking with my traditional tie-it-in-s-tight-knot bumper, if you make the knot tight but keep the loop loose (on our crib) the bumper is secure and slips down the spindle if stepped on.
Amanda(Quote) (Reply)
I’d use them too if they weren’t expensive. Aside from providing protection, I love how they can make a crib look more inviting and elegant!
Zsa Zsa(Quote) (Reply)
I love my Wonder Bumpers. The zipper doesn’t eat away at the wood on the crib and they are easy to wash. My son is a very active sleeper and we have never had an issue with any sort of bruises or injuries. Our set was cheaper than most other bedding sets out there and well worth every penny! We ended up spending about 230.00 as opposed to $359.00 for the other bedding set we were interested in. We lvoe our bumpers because we when transition our son to his toddler bed we’ll be able to continue to use them. So we’ve definitely gotten our moneys worth.
Rene(Quote) (Reply)
I would definitely use them if they were more reasonably priced!
jamie neuberg(Quote) (Reply)