So my son is a cuddler and only likes to sleep if he feels something against him. He’s turning 6 months old in 2 days…

So my son is a cuddler and only likes to sleep if he feels something against him. He’s turning 6 months old in 2 days and he’s been sleeping In the top part of his play pin in our room, every night he scoots to the very side of it so he’ll feel that comfort. But it’s netting so it’s breathable if he was to push his face up against it. We are moving him to his actual crib in his room when he turns 6 months and it’s a lot bigger.. and the sides are of course crib bars and I’m scared bc the gap in between each bar is big enough for him to stick his arm or leg through and possibly get hurt.. and people keep telling me crib bumpers are a no no 🙄 but does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to give him that comfort safely in a crib??