Bump Ahead: Wonder Bumpers Crib Protectors

You’ve probably heard me talk before about not using puffy crib bumpers, because of the risk of tanglement or suffocation. But I know lots of mamas want to bedeck the nursery with lots of cuteness and comfort. So another option you can check out is Wonder Bumpers!

These innovative pads wrap around the crib slats to protect baby from bumps. Then you zipper them closed around the crib slat in a downward motion, so the zipper ends up underneath the crib mattress where baby can’t reach it! I will warn you,  this is NOT something you decide to do five minutes before putting baby down for a nap (like I did!); putting all the pieces of your Wonder Bumper set together can take a good 30-45 minutes! Here’s my crib all decked out! I tried the mix and match version:

My toddler loved playing around in here too. I unfortunately could not use the crib skirt because with the mattress all the way down it hung about 8 inches on the floor – maybe it’s just my crib. Too bad, because it was a lovely brown minky! Check out all the matching pieces that come in a full set: 38 bumpers, crib sheet, blanket, and crib skirt:

Wonder Bumpers allow airflow and don’t have space for baby to get stuck underneath. In fact, Wonder Bumpers website states they are so scientifically safe, that TWO states that completely ban crib bumpers (Illinois and Maryland) allow the Wonder Bumpers! You can read more about dangerous crib products here!

Wonder Bumpers come in many prints and colors to match your decor. Almost all their designs are reversible so you get two choices, or you can mix/match the same set! I like how they are sold in sets of 24 or 38 to accommadate any crib size. And if you just need a couple more to cover your crib, you can also get sets of two. Simply designed to fit ANY crib, round or flat slats; there is a separate Stokke compatible line.

The Wonder Bumpers retail for $99 and $165 (24 or 38 pack), $10.99 for a 2 pack, so these may be pricier than the average crib bumper….but, then, you weren’t going to use a puffy bumper, now, were you?! A full set of 38 bumpers, dust ruffle, crib sheet and crib blanket is $249, which is about the same as many crib bedding sets.

Thanks to Wonder Bumper for providing samples for review! All opinions are my own and 100% honest!