{"id":3704,"date":"2026-10-09T10:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/?p=3704"},"modified":"2026-10-09T14:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:39:45","slug":"bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Bed reducer: Until what age is it recommended to use it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In brief<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A crib reducer is not a suitable solution for unsupervised infant sleep, regardless of the age indicated by its manufacturer.<\/li><li>The mentions up to 6 or 9 months correspond to a commercial benchmark and not to a baby safety guarantee.<\/li><li>From the first attempts at rolling over, sometimes observed between 3 and 6 months, padded edges increase the risk of face suffocation.<\/li><li>A firm, bare mattress with the exact dimensions of the bed and a fitted sleeping bag provide a much more reliable safe sleeping environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/#Crib_reducer_and_recommended_age_a_commercial_reference_that_is_not_enough\" >Crib reducer and recommended age, a commercial reference that is not enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/#The_risks_of_crib_reducers_increase_with_babys_mobility\" >The risks of crib reducers increase with baby\u2019s mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/#Safe_sleep_depends_on_a_firm_and_completely_clear_bed\" >Safe sleep depends on a firm and completely clear bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/#Responding_to_babys_comfort_needs_without_cluttering_their_sleep_space\" >Responding to baby\u2019s comfort needs without cluttering their sleep space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/en\/bed-reducer-until-what-age-is-it-recommended-to-use-it\/#End_of_crib_reducer_use_and_signs_that_require_professional_advice\" >End of crib reducer use and signs that require professional advice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crib_reducer_and_recommended_age_a_commercial_reference_that_is_not_enough\"><\/span>Crib reducer and recommended age, a commercial reference that is not enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crib reducer is a textile childcare accessory, often oval-shaped, made of a thin mattress surrounded by padded bolsters. It promises to create a smaller space in a cradle or crib. Its appearance responds to a frequent feeling among parents during the first weeks. The large bed seems huge compared to a newborn of 50 centimeters, and the contours of the reducer seem to offer a reassuring cocoon.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturers commonly display use of the reducer from birth up to 6 or 9 months. This recommended age should not, however, be interpreted as a health recommendation. It describes the intended usage range by a brand according to the average child&rsquo;s size and the product&rsquo;s durability. It does not take into account the variety of movements, neck muscle tone, prematurity, nor the exact moment when a baby begins to turn in their sleep.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For unsupervised sleep, the safest reference is not the age on the packaging but the absence of any reducer in the bed from birth.<\/strong> Infant sleep recommendations are based on a simple principle. Baby sleeps on their back, on a firm and flat surface, in a clear space. Textile edges, even soft and promoted as breathable, add a surface against which the face can become pressed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A newborn does not yet consistently control head movements. Their mobility seems limited but is not nonexistent. They can slide a few centimeters, turn their face to the side due to a reflex, or move closer to an edge during restless sleep. The Moro reflex, common up to 4 or 5 months, also triggers sudden movements of arms and torso. A device that seemed well-fitted at bedtime can then no longer be so a few minutes later.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for closeness that parents seek to support is real. After birth, the infant often calms down at the sound of a voice, a familiar scent, or regular rocking. These soothe thanks to the progressive maturation of their nervous system. They do not require reducing the sleeping space with side cushions. Baby comfort is better built with sensory cues experienced while awake, such as skin-to-skin contact or babywearing, then with an open sleep surface when sleeping.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suitable crib, placed in the parents\u2019 bedroom during the first six months, better meets this need for closeness. The infant can be quickly heard, fed, and comforted without being placed in a cluttered environment. Sharing a room does not mean sharing the adult bed. The soft mattresses, duvets, and pillows of adults are not designed for their respiratory anatomy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opinions on baby equipment sometimes evolve more slowly than knowledge about sleep risks. A nice setup in a photograph does not constitute safe instructions. To compare dimensions, stability, and sleep quality, this guide for <a href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/choisir-lit-bebe\/\">choosing a crib suitable for infants<\/a> helps to look at the criteria that really matter daily.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"is-provider-youtube is-type-video wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TOP 3 : Meilleur R\u00e9ducteur de Lit B\u00e9b\u00e9 2026\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ipuBEJEhnKg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"Reducteur de lit rembourre pose a plat sur un drap clair\" class=\"wp-image-3723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration.jpg 1672w, https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/reducteur-lit-age-recommande-illustration-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustration g\u00e9n\u00e9r\u00e9e par intelligence artificielle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_risks_of_crib_reducers_increase_with_babys_mobility\"><\/span>The risks of crib reducers increase with baby\u2019s mobility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dangers of reducers do not begin only when a child can fully roll from back to tummy. They appear as soon as they move more, wiggle, push with their legs, or twist their body. For many babies, the first rollovers occur between 3 and 6 months. The range is broad. Some babies roll earlier, while others do so after 6 months without this indicating a delay.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main risk is suffocation. If the nose and mouth press against a padded edge, the exhaled air can linger more around the face. The infant then breathes less renewed air. Their ability to free their head or effectively change position remains immature. The difficulty is not always visible. A baby may remain silent when unable to find a free position.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use should end before the first rollover, but the most reliable prevention is not to place this type of device for naps or nights.<\/strong> Waiting until baby rolls over daily relies on a skill that can suddenly emerge. A single isolated movement, observed once during awake time, suffices to change the risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Size also matters. A long or wide infant can be cramped in a model designed for the first weeks. Conversely, a very small baby can slip toward an edge if the support is not perfectly stable. Ties, straps, and decorative cords present additional risks. No material claimed to be airy replaces an empty bedding. Safety depends not only on textile quality but on the absence of obstacles around the head.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fall prevention deserves distinction. A reducer placed on a sofa, table, adult bed, or inclined surface does not protect from falling. It may even give a misleading impression of stability. From 2 or 3 months, some babies make unpredictable pushes with legs or pelvis. A fall from a sofa can cause trauma, even when the child seemed asleep seconds earlier.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baby bouncers, bassinets not approved for night, car seats, and jumpers create another problem. The baby&rsquo;s head may fall forward when sleeping semi-upright. This neck flexion obstructs airflow in a very young infant. After a car trip, transferring to their flat bed is preferable as soon as possible. Age and usage benchmarks for bouncers are detailed in this article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/duree-utilisation-transat-bebe\/\">duration of use of a baby bouncer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A baby who rolls alone in their bed, without a reducer and in a fitted sleeping bag, can generally remain in the position chosen after being laid on their back. Parents do not need to put them back on their back all night. The key point is that they have free arms, a firm mattress, and no soft element around their face.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Observed situation<\/th>\n<th>Appropriate interpretation<\/th>\n<th>Concrete response<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby sleeps still during the first weeks<\/td>\n<td>Low mobility does not make padded edges safe<\/td>\n<td>Place baby on their back in a bare, firm bed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby wiggles or twists in their sleep<\/td>\n<td>Mobility increases, and textile edges become riskier<\/td>\n<td>Immediately remove all soft accessories from the bedding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby tries to roll over during wakefulness<\/td>\n<td>Independent rolling may occur very soon<\/td>\n<td>Remove the reducer and check the sleeping bag size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Baby falls asleep in a car seat or bouncer<\/td>\n<td>Sitting position is not intended for prolonged naps<\/td>\n<td>Transfer to a flat sleep surface as soon as possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_sleep_depends_on_a_firm_and_completely_clear_bed\"><\/span>Safe sleep depends on a firm and completely clear bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safe sleep does not require complex equipment. A crib, a cradle, or a compliant co-sleeper, equipped with a firm mattress exactly fitting its frame, suffices. The fitted sheet must be well-stretched. Nothing should be able to cover or move toward the face during the night. This simplicity protects better than an accumulation of reassuringly presented accessories.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The starting position remains on the back for every sleep, day or night. This recommendation concerns babies born at term as well as premature ones, unless personalized medical advice indicates otherwise. The prone position may seem soothing for some children because it limits startle reflexes but should not be used for unsupervised naps. Tummy time is appropriate during wakefulness, several times a day and under adult supervision.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A safe sleep space contains a baby on their back, a firm mattress, a fitted sheet, and a sleeping bag in their size, without crib bumpers, blankets, pillows, or stuffed toys.<\/strong> The sleeping bag maintains a more stable temperature without coming undone like a blanket. Its size must prevent the head from passing through the neck opening. Its warmth rating, called TOG, is chosen according to room temperature and clothing worn underneath.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A room between 18 and 20 \u00b0C is generally suitable for infant sleep. There is no need to overheat the room to compensate for fear that baby is cold. To assess temperature, touching the neck or upper chest is more telling than the hands, which are often cool. A hot, moist neck suggests they are too covered. A warm neck usually corresponds to appropriate clothing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crib bumpers, padded mats, and anti-flat head pillows raise similar concerns. They reduce air circulation around the face and complicate baby\u2019s movements. Skull deformation prevention relies rather on alternating head orientations during awake time, babywearing, and regular tummy time in adult presence. Risks related to crib contours are detailed on this page dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/unjourunbebe.com\/blog\/risques-tours-lit-nourrissons\/\">risks of crib bumpers for infants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pacifiers may have a protective effect observed in preventing sudden infant death syndrome during the first six months. They are offered at bedtime without being mandatory. If it falls out, there is no need to put it back during sleep. In breastfeeding, its introduction is discussed once feedings are well established, often after the first weeks. An effective feeding often lasts 10 to 20 minutes per breast in the newborn, with large variations depending on age and baby.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoking during pregnancy or exposure to smoke after birth increases the risk of sudden infant death. Smoke on clothes, hair, and hands also counts. Washing hands, changing tops after smoking, and especially keeping the home smoke-free reduce this exposure. Up-to-date vaccination and breastfeeding, when possible and desired, also contribute to known protective factors.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"is-provider-youtube is-type-video wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meilleur R\u00e9ducteur de lit B\u00e9b\u00e9 en 2024 - Totsy Baby\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oskHP6q8iyo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responding_to_babys_comfort_needs_without_cluttering_their_sleep_space\"><\/span>Responding to baby\u2019s comfort needs without cluttering their sleep space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of the crib reducer is often explained by a very understandable need. In the first days, a baby may fall asleep more easily against an adult, wake up during the transfer to their cradle, and protest when losing body warmth. Their brain does not yet know how to regulate all sensory changes alone. Contact, movement, and parental scent participate in soothing their immature nervous system.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This need for closeness does not mean that the infant sleeps better surrounded by soft edges. It rather means that they need to be accompanied before bedtime. A short and repeated sequence can help. A feeding or bottle, a burp if necessary, a few minutes against the chest, then a calm laying down on the back provide predictable cues. Sleep may remain fragmented, especially before 3 months, without the environment needing padding.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Comfort is given in the arms or skin-to-skin when baby is awake, while sleep is protected in an empty bed.<\/strong> Skin-to-skin maintained for at least one hour after birth notably promotes thermal stability and heart rate regulation. At home, it can continue during awake periods if the adult remains awake, sitting stably, and attentive to airway clearance.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physiological babywearing can also soothe an infant at the end of the day. Their face must remain visible, chin off the chest, and airways clear. The parent checks that the fabric covers neither nose nor mouth. A baby asleep in a baby carrier requires active supervision. When the adult wants to sleep or cannot remain alert, transferring to their own bed is the safest solution.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rocking, soft and regular noise, and low light help reduce stimulation. These tools do not promise uninterrupted nights. Between birth and 3 months, many infants wake every 2 to 4 hours to feed, sometimes more during growth spurts. Their stomach is small and biological clock gradually sets between 6 and 12 weeks.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swaddling can reduce startle reflexes in some newborns but requires great care and stops at the first signs of rolling. Free arms in a sleeping bag are a simpler option for many families. Too-tight swaddling limits hip movements, while too-loose fabric may rise near the face. It does not combine with a reducer, blanket, or inclined sleep surface.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frequent awakenings are not a fault to correct in a very young baby. Responding to cries does not create dependence. When an adult feeds, carries, or calmly talks to an infant, they help restore a stable physiological state. Over time, repeating these responses builds a security that supports later autonomous soothing without rushing its pace.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_of_crib_reducer_use_and_signs_that_require_professional_advice\"><\/span>End of crib reducer use and signs that require professional advice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use of a crib reducer should end immediately for naps and nights if this accessory is still present in the sleeping area. This decision does not depend on a 3, 6, or 9-month birthday. It follows current prevention recommendations. Removing a device can worry when a baby seemed to sleep peacefully there, but the observed calm sleep does not allow evaluation of airway freedom.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The change can be prepared without altering the entire routine. Keeping the same crib, fitted sheet, and sleeping bag helps maintain cues. Putting baby down when drowsy or already asleep is acceptable. Falling asleep methods vary according to families, breastfeeding, the child&rsquo;s temperament, and parental exhaustion. Sleep location safety remains non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A growing baby does not need a more filled sleep space but a space free enough to move, breathe, and roll without obstacles.<\/strong> After 6 months, mobility often increases rapidly. Baby sits, straightens up, moves on their tummy, or begins crawling. A cluttered bed then becomes a source of additional risks, including when the child tries to support themselves on soft objects.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medical supervision is useful if sleep comes with respiratory signs or unusual behavior changes. An infant with bluish or grayish coloring, observed breathing pauses, very rapid breathing with chest sucking, persistent respiratory noise, difficulty drinking, or unusual sleepiness must be evaluated quickly. In case of marked respiratory distress or a baby difficult to wake, emergency services must be contacted immediately.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A consultation with a doctor, midwife, or pediatrician can also help when parents dread every bedtime, when reflux is accompanied by significant pain, green vomit, blood, poor weight gain, or repeated refusal to feed. Inclining the bed or adding a pillow is not a safe response to reflux. The sleeping surface remains flat, on the back, even for refluxing babies.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep safety does not depend solely on the room. Adult fatigue also deserves serious consideration. Falling asleep involuntarily with a baby on a sofa or in an armchair exposes to soft spaces, gaps, and possible falls. When a parent feels sleep coming during a bottle or feeding, preparing baby\u2019s crib nearby and asking for help when possible reduces this risk.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice of a safe bedding may seem less enveloping than a padded accessory, but it gives the infant what their body needs during sleep. Air around the face, a stable posture, and a surface that does not deform under them.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can a crib reducer be used only during supervised naps?<\/h3>\n<p>Supervision does not eliminate the risk of suffocation, which can be silent and rapid. For naps as well as at night, a firm and clear mattress remains the safest choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Why are some crib reducers sold up to 6 or 9 months?<\/h3>\n<p>This indication corresponds to the intended usage range by the manufacturer. It is not a medical sleep recommendation and does not account for the varying time when each baby becomes mobile.<\/p>\n<h3>My baby sleeps better in a reduced space, how can I help without a reducer?<\/h3>\n<p>A suitable crib, a sleeping bag of the right size, a calm routine, babywearing or skin-to-skin during awake times can provide reassuring cues without adding soft objects to the bed.<\/p>\n<h3>Can a crib bumper be used instead of a reducer?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Padded or thick crib bumpers also create a soft surface near the face and are not recommended in an infant&rsquo;s bedding.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In brief Crib reducer and recommended age, a commercial reference that is not enough The crib reducer is a textile childcare accessory, often oval-shaped, made of a thin mattress surrounded by padded bolsters. It promises to create a smaller space in a cradle or crib. 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