Crib manufacturers are now required to have no greater than a three inch space between slats, so there may be not any risk of a bay getting its head caught. So why is there still a demand for crib bumpers? Although the slats are near enough to save you a infant's head from fitting, there's nevertheless the danger of little arms, legs, fingers and toes getting stuck in addition to the risk of a toddler hitting its head on the difficult floor to the slats or body of the crib. Bumpers do shield against these conditions.
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