What type of crib bumper is mentioned as helping prevent accidents?

• A. Breathable bumper
• B. Foam bumper
• C. Soft plush bumper
• D. No bumper

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how crib safety features reduce risks like suffocation or entrapment. A breathable bumper is designed with airy, mesh-like material that allows air to circulate even if a baby presses against it. That breathable design helps prevent accidents by reducing the chance that a baby can rebreathe exhaled air or have a face pressed into a solid barrier, while still providing a soft barrier to prevent limbs from getting caught between slats. In contrast, a foam or plush bumper is thicker and less breathable, increasing the risk of suffocation or entrapment. While using no bumper removes bumper-related hazards entirely, the question focuses on the type that’s described as helping prevent accidents, which breathable bumpers are designed to do.