Crib Guards

Pumpkin is still in her crib, for the simple fact that she will climb in bed with anyone, if she can easily get out her bed. I started thinking when I was doing my 30 year goal of spending no money, on what I could do to keep her from hurting herself, she sometimes throws a fit when put in her crib and destroying her crib rails. Awhile ago, I took her bumper out because she was using it climb out of her bed.

I started thinking about what I had at home and what I could use and then I remembered a bunch of pool noodles in the garage. I figured what the heck let's give it a try. I started by cutting a slice in the noodle and placing it over the crib rail. Then, I took another one and fit it to those rails. Once I had fitted the noodles, I took a bit of electrical tape, this was to make sure the noodles didn't move, slide off or Pumpkin didn't pull them off!

They don't look very pretty do they? Then I decided that I just couldn't take the Ugliness of the pool noodles and tape. It is just ugly. I went to my trusty bin of fabric and pulled out this awesome polka dot fabric (that I used in college for a birthday bulletin board). It not only fit perfectly with the color scheme of her room but it is very cute.

I hung the fabric over the side to get a quick measurement of how much I would need to cover the pool noodles.

I cut the fabric to where I needed it and using my very basic and almost non exististent sewing skills, I stitched a button onto the fabric and created little spots for the fabric to close. Not only was it easy but it was made with stuff that I had at the house! I love the way it turned out and the best part, is Pumpkin is no longer having bruises when she throws a fit!

Update: I do not receommend using buttons for younger children, as it was pointed out that they could chew on them, and the theads would break down. Since Pumpkin is two and is not chewing on them or even playing with them, I think we are alright. You could easily close the seam with velcro for the younger children.