Government Safety Standards For Baby Cribs

The federal crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and these new rules ushered in a safer generation of cribs.

Government safety standards for baby cribs.

Astm f1169 19 specifies performance requirements and test procedures to determine the structural integrity of full size cribs. As of december 29 2016 the sale importation manufacture or advertisement of traditional drop side cribs is prohibited. The new standards apply to all full size and non full size cribs including wood metal and stackable cribs. A product label model name or number instructions on proper use.

Soft bedding may be hazardous to babies bare is best remove pillows quilts comforters stuffed toys and other soft products from the crib. To prevent suffocation never place pillows or thick quilts in a baby s sleep environment. The five new key requirements of the standard are. The standard for full size cribs is substantially the same as a voluntary standard developed by astm astm f 1169 10 standard consumer safety specification for full size baby cribs but with two modifications that strengthen the standard.

Proper assembly of cribs is paramount follow the instructions provided and make sure that every part is installed correctly. Soft bedding may be hazardous to babies bare is best in spanish. A non full size crib is a crib that is either larger or smaller or otherwise shaped differently from a full size crib. Make sure there are no gaps larger than two fingers between the sides of the crib and the mattress.

Check your crib for safety. Cpsc s crib rule includes a standard for full size cribs 16 cfr part 1219 and a standard for non full size cribs 16 cfr part 1220. Use only a fitted bottom sheet specifically made for crib use. The full size baby crib standard currently incorporates astm f1169 19 standard consumer safety specification for full size baby cribs approved on march 15 2019 as the mandatory cpsc standard.

Traditional drop side cribs cannot be made or sold. If you re buying a crib check when it was made. The crib standards cover portable cribs but not play yards. The date of manufacture.

If you purchase a crib prior to the june 28 2011 effective date and you are unsure it meets the new federal standard the consumer product safety commission cpsc recommends that you verify the crib meets the standard by asking for proof. For cribs manufactured before june 28 2011 when new retroactive safety regulations were issued for full size cribs unless the seller has written proof that the crib meets the standard above retailers should destroy any full size crib with or without drop sides and should not resell it. When buying a crib cradle or bassinet look for. Immoblizers and repair kits are not allowed wood slats must be made of stronger woods to prevent breakage.

Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress covering baby only as high as his her chest.