We do not have conventional crib bumpers because it raises the risk of SIDS which I have blogged about before. We have done okay in the past, granted there were some bumps on the wooden crib but we figured the wood used for the crib is safe enough not to harm his head. However, falling like a log backward from a standing position and hitting his head is not something that we will idly watch happen.
We needed to find a solution and fast. I then went to Google for help but I was dumbfounded. What do I search for? What kind of product are we exactly looking for?! I was able to find Wonder Bumpers by Go Mama Go Designs. These bumpers are special because unlike conventional bumpers that will block air passage into the crib and pose the risk of SIDS, these are vertical. The bumpers individually wrap each railing by zipping the bumper around it. I loved it immediately. This was even before I learned that it has been given multiple awards. Unfortunately, I found out that they are in the US and to have the bumpers shipped will take a while and we need the bumpers urgently. Clearly, our lack of foresight is to blame. I sent an email to Go Mama Go Designs to inquire about a local distributor in the Philippines. It was a weekend so I had to wait at least 2 days for a reply. Meanwhile, I kept on searching while considering a DIY project.
By a stroke of great luck, I chanced upon Forever Mommy on Facebook and they were on a Clearance Sale. I browsed through the selection and lo and behold, I saw the Wonder Bumpers and they were on sale!!! We immediately placed our order and as though Forever Mommy knew about our predicament, our order arrived the following day! You cannot imagine how grateful we were!
We ordered the following:
1. 38 Wonder Bumper A for Alien Vertical Bumper Set (3,800PHP) in cotton fabric that comes with the following:
- 38 reversible vertical bumpers
- Crib Skirt
- Crib Sheet
- Toddler Blanket
2. 4pcs 2-Pack Blue Damask Vertical Bumper in mink fabric (279PHP each)
We got these because our crib has 4 thick corners and we also have more than 38 rails. We had to combine 2 vertical bumpers to enclose the corners. All we had to do was to zip together 2 vertical bumpers.
They did not have the A for Alien design for the 2-Pack Vertical Bumpers so we resorted to the Blue Damask design in mink fabric. I later on learned that this belongs to the Luxury Line of Go Mama Go Designs.
3. 2pcs 52x12" A for Alien teething guard (459PHP each)
4. 2 pcs 30x12" A for Alien teething guard (369PHP each)
We had the Wonder Bumpers machine washed as soon as they got to us and the following day, we were able to install them. Note that it has been raining when we washed the bumpers but they dried the following day anyway.
Forever Mommy gave me the wrong width for the 30x12 teething guard but they delivered the correct width the following day, early in the morning. They also gave us free gifts to make up for it. Now that is customer service!!!
Go Mama Go Designs replied to me on the first working day in the US and the reply I got? They do have a local distributor and it's Forever Mommy!
My son has since fallen four times in his crib twice falling backward. It gives us some peace of mind that the rails are now padded. Being paranoid parents, we reinforced the padding that came with the Wonder Bumpers with Uratex foam that is 2" in width. We just inserted the foam into the vertical bumper sleeve.
What we love about the Wonder Bumper:
- Easy to install
- Reversible
- Quick to dry
- Machine washable
- Nice fabric
- Well made
I definitely recommend this product to those who have wooden cribs!
