Wonder Bumpers Hit Retail Stores

Online, July 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Moms looking for a safe alternative to traditional crib bumpers now have an option. Wonder Bumpers, a vertical and breathable bumper, have hit select retail markets in the United States. The move allows caregivers to make a smart, safe choice in children's bedding. Every year, more than a hundred infants die because of dangerous crib bedding.

"I lost my first child because of SIDS and I know that bumper pads are a real danger," said Safety Mom, Alison Rhodes. "The soft, pillow-like bumper pads are a definite health risk. They are not needed and are dangerous. Wonder Bumpers still provide cushion but eliminate health risks. They are the best alternative out on the market right now."

Wonder Bumpers are vertical bumpers that allow air to flow into the crib and provide a safer sleep environment for babies. Unlike traditional bumpers, Wonder Bumpers wrap around each rail. The sleek, vertical padding protects the baby's head and body as the baby learns to sit, stand and crawl. Furthermore, toddlers cannot step on them to climb out of the crib, which can lead to further endangerment.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages the use of traditional bumper pads and even suggests that parents remove the pillow-like cushions, which are supposed to act as safety devices.

Researchers found 27 accidental deaths of babies who suffocated on or under bumper pads or became entrapped from loose ties from 1985 to 2005, according to a study of product-safety data that was published in September 2007 in the Journal of Pediatrics. (These cases represent only the minimum number of deaths because the cases are voluntarily reported.)

"The risk is there. Traditional crib bumpers can cause dangers to babies because of entrapment issues," said Dave Geller, a Boston pediatrician. "Safer bumpers are necessary and Wonder Bumpers do eliminate many of those risks."

National retailer, Buy Buy Baby, is now providing a safe alternative to the traditional bumper. Wonder Bumpers are available at select Buy Buy Baby stores in the New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston markets. Families can also purchase Wonder Bumpers at www.wonderbumpers.com.

Interview opportunities are available with National Safety Mom, Alison Rhodes, Dr. Dave Geller, Wonder Bumper creators Catherine Hall or Georgia Fiebrich and local families that use Wonder Bumpers.

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