Why We Invented Crib Bumpers

I'm learning why crib bumpers were invented. Clara has been camping out in our guest room this week as the floor in her room is being refinished. In all the commotion of moving and having the items from several rooms misplaced into other rooms, her crib bumper has been MIA, so she's been doing without it until things get sorted out.

This shouldn't have been a problem. She's never needed it before.

Unfortunately, however, she picked this week to develop the skill of working her body around in a circle. She can turn like a pro, and I have yet to witness how she does it.  The result of these acrobatics is a lot more waking up at night and crying.  She's increased from 1 to 3 wake-ups.  And most of these are not hungry cries, but "Rescue me!" cries.  I find either her little legs and feet are sticking out through the crib rails kicking around or her head is tipping off the edge of the mattress and mashed up against them.

I finally went on an emergency scavenger hunt today and re-installed the crib bumper for the last night of her camp out.

Other Clara changes: She's got lots of new, super-cute expressions. She's more interested in playing. If I put her rattle in her hand she can hold and shake it.  She cried today simply because she wanted to cuddle.  She played in her baby gym and spent 10 minutes batting at a couple of toys for the first time.  She's a lot more interested in looking around when we go on walks.  I've determined she's pretty much a laid back gal with a good temperament and a lot of fun to be around.