Ideas for crib padding?

Question

Ok so my son has this habit of sitting up in his crib or up against a wall and banging the back of his head off of whatever is behind him. I noticed that he has a huge knot on the back of his head now. Any ideas on what I can put in his crib that would make it padded so he won't hurt himself?

Answer 1

Nothing unless he is 12 months old or older.  The padded bumper pads that use to be used are actually a suffocation risk because baby can roll into them when asleep and suffocate, thats why they recommend the breathable mesh ones now.  So unless he is a year old or older there really isn't anything safe to put in there, they are still at risk for SIDS until 12 months.

Answer 2

there really isnt anything out there that i know of besides crip padding (bumper) ..I dont know what to tell you my kid does the same thing and shes almost two .. I guess they do it for attention or because they like the sound or rythem who knows . Try asking your doctor

Answer 3

bumper pads for cribs

Answer 4

If you can't use bumper pads, then wrap each bar that is near his head so it will not cause a bump when he hits his head.