Crib shield system and other breathable apparatus

A crib shield system, suitable for use with a crib, wherein the crib has a first and second side rail and a first and second endboard;

• wherein the first and second side rails and first and second endboards are configured for receiving a rectangular-shaped mattress;
• wherein the crib also includes four corner posts, wherein each corner post is constructed as part of a side rail, an endboard, or both;
• wherein at least one of the first and second side rails or the first and second endboards has a horizontal top bar and a plurality of vertical spaced support elements, wherein the crib shield system comprises:
• a panel, wherein the panel is configured to cover at least a substantial portion of the first side rail and the first endboard with a breathable material comprising openings too small to permit an infant to insert a finger or toe therethrough;
• wherein the panel is comprised substantially of the breathable material;
• wherein the panel wraps around at least half of the perimeter of the rectangular-shaped mattress;
• wherein the panel is rectangular;
• wherein the panel includes a top horizontal edge, a bottom horizontal edge, a first vertical end, and a second vertical end;
• and
• wherein the first vertical end of the panel is secured to the crib wrapping about, at least partially, a first vertical spaced support element, the second end of the panel is secured to the crib wrapping about, at least partially, a second vertical spaced support element separate from the first vertical spaced support element.