Kate
Are mesh air wraps safe to use on a cot? My almost 6 month old keeps getting his arms stuck in the bars!
Red Nose Education
There have been some concerns expressed about the use of mesh bumpers, especially if they are not fitted correctly.
Parents are generally concerned about the potential for injury from the infant bumping up against the cot sides, or getting an arm or leg stuck between the slats.
Mesh type bumpers are unlikely to reduce impact of child hitting sides of the cot, unless they are soft & padded.
Red Nose does not recommend using soft & padded bumpers in the cot.
https://rednose.com.au/article/at-what-age-can-i-introduce-cot-bumpers-and-pillows
It is not unusual for babies, like your son, to get limbs stuck in the slats of the cot, at times, especially when they are “new to rolling”. Most stop doing this.
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission data has shown that infants suffer essentially no long term injuries from contact with cot slats.
If you do use this product, ensure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions in relation to installation to reduce the risk of entrapment.
Red Nose has the following information about baby products in general
It is important for parents when they are thinking of buying a product for their baby to be able to make the best informed decision based on evidence of product safety. This is crucial for preventing SUDI or other fatal sleeping accidents.
It is often assumed that all nursery products sold in retail stores must be safe, however many products have never been formally tested so it can be difficult to tell what is safe for your child.
https://rednose.org.au/article/baby-safe-sleeping-products