In fact, studies show that padded crib bumpers and other soft bedding in a baby’s sleep environment increase the risk of sleep-related infant death. “The fact that these deadly products can still be found on shelves across the country is extremely confusing to new parents who don’t believe stores would be selling them if they were truly dangerous to babies,” Duckworth said in a statement, referring to crib bumpers.īut as Consumer Reports has previously reported, the existence of a product on the market does not necessarily mean that it is safe.
