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Cot bumper of something similar - 9 mo DD banging her head on cot bars

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dandeloin · 08/08/2019 07:40

Morning All,
hoping someone can help please: my 9 month old DD has somehow taking a liking to sleeping in the fetal position right at the top of her cot every night. No problem with this, except for when she stirs in her sleep and she bangs her head into the bars of the cot and she lets out some pained cries. Any suggestions for anything I could put across the bars to soften the blow for her? I have a mesh bumper (not currently using it) but not sure if there would be enough protection from it. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 08/08/2019 07:43

Bumpers aren't safe. There are individual wraps which go around two bars at a time which are safer.

www.vertbaudet.co.uk/breathable-cot-bumper-white-light-all-over-printed.htm?ProductId=702300105&FiltreCouleur=6346&FiltreTaille=ONE SIZE&utmsource=Googleshopping&utmmedium=cpc&utmcampaign=Iziflux&utmterm=3736554000-+-breathablecotbumperwhitelightalloverprintedIziflux&ctizi=NzU2MDM%3D&cizi=dmVydGJhdWRldHVr&sizi=Z29vZ2xlc2hvcHBpbmc%3D&stizi=22&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=SEAGS0001001001&Track=refpayant&gclid=CjwKCAjw7anqBRALEiwAgvGgm0Ssu1Jtm07cQVLgd0RAhClBxAy725TS3BnccMdQmIiFPPb9dKv0hoCvpwQAvD_BwE

Shipwrecked2019 · 08/08/2019 07:51

Following- We have the same problem my 6mo wriggles and head butts his cot all night. Doesn't seem to bother him but the noise sounds awful, makes me cringe to hear him hitting his head so much.

SpanielPlusToddler · 08/08/2019 07:55

I had a similar problem and bought airwrap cot bumpers, breathable and safe, but a wee bit of padding.

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saywhatwhatnow · 08/08/2019 09:29

Yeah we have an air wrap, really recommend them! He can't get his arms or legs caught and his dummy can't fall out but it's safe. They are washable so you can always buy second hand.

PatsyStone39 · 08/08/2019 19:41

We've moved our son into a travel cot for the time being as he's standing up, trying to walk and falling back and battering the back of his head. This way when he falls, it's soft and cushioned. I'll move him back when he gets his balance. You could maybe try something similar?

Shipwrecked2019 · 08/08/2019 21:35

@saywhatwhatnow would have never thought to buy second hand. Just got some for £6 on eBay- thank you!

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