The governor this week signed legislation that bans the sale of crib bumper pads in New York State. Rockland state senator David Carlucci says it is well-known that the bumpers aren’t safe, yet they are still marketed to parents as a nursery accessory…
The law prohibits the sale of certain non-mesh crib bumper pads and restricts their use in certain public facilities, unless a medical professional feels the bumper pad is necessary for a particular child. It goes into effect in two months.