Hotel and Motel Crib and Play Yard Safety Checklist

Cribs

Crib brand name and model # ___________________________________

Check the crib for the following safety hazards:

1. Crib has been recalled (check on CPSC's web site). ___Yes ___No
2. Crib slats are more than 23/8 inches (60 mm) apart. ___Yes ___No
3. Slats are loose, missing, or cracked. ___Yes ___No
4. Mattress too loose -- more than two finger-widths between the edge of mattress and the crib side. ___Yes ___No
5. Corner posts are higher than 1/16th inch (11/2 mm). ___Yes ___No
6. There are cutouts in the headboard or foot board. ___Yes ___No
7. Drop-side latches could be easily released by baby. ___Yes ___No
8. Screws or bolts that secure crib components are loose. ___Yes ___No
9. Mattress support is not securely attached to head/foot board. ___Yes ___No
10. Crib is provided with a normal sheet instead of a crib sheet. ___Yes ___No
11. Crib is provided with a pillow, comforter, or soft bedding. ___Yes ___No

Additional comments or concerns: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Note: If any item receives a "yes" response, the crib should be removed from service until it is repaired or replaced.

Mesh Cribs/Play Yard Safety Checklist:
Mesh Cribs/Play Yards Play brand name and model # ___________________________________

Check the mesh crib/play yard for the following hazards:

1. Mesh crib/play yard has been recalled (check on CPSC's web site). ___Yes ___No
2. Mesh has large weave (1/4 inch openings or greater). ___Yes ___No ___NA
3. Mesh has tears, holes, or loose threads. ___Yes ___No ___NA
4. Mesh is not securely attached to top rail and floor plate. ___Yes ___No ___NA
5. Top rail cover has tears or holes. ___Yes ___No ___NA
6. If staples are used, some are missing, loose or exposed. ___Yes ___No ___NA
7. Mesh crib/play yard is provided with a pillow, comforter, or other soft bedding. ___Yes ___No

Additional comments or concerns: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Note: If any item receives a "yes" response, the crib should be removed from service until it is repaired or replaced.

For additional safety information on cribs and other children's products, visit CPSC's web site (www.cpsc.gov) or call its toll-free hotline (800/638-2772).

Baby Crib Safety Checklist

To help ensure the safety of your youngest guests, follow these simple guidelines every time you prepare a crib!

For wooden or metal cribs, check to see that:
* Crib has not been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
* Slats are 2 3/8 inches (60 mm) apart or less.
* Slats are not missing, loose, cracked or splintered.
* Crib has no sharp or jagged edges.  Mattress fits tightly into crib (i.e., no more than two fingers fit between the edge of the mattress and the crib side).
* Mattress support is securely attached to the crib headboard and footboard.
* Screws or bolts holding crib parts together are tight and none are missing.
* Corner posts are 1/16 inch (1 1/2 mm) high or less.
* Crib has no cutouts in the crib headboard or footboard.
* Drop-side latches are too difficult to be released by a young child.
* Mattress is covered with a well-fitting crib sheet (never use adult sheets).
* No pillows, comforters, stuffed animals or other soft items are in the crib. For mesh cribs and play yards, check to see that:
* Mesh crib/play yard has not been recalled by the CPSC.
* Mesh is less than 1/4 inch in size.  Mesh has no tears, holes or loose threads.
* Mesh is securely attached to the top rail and floorplate.
* Top rail cover has no tears or holes.
* Mesh crib/play yard has no missing, loose or exposed staples.
* Mattress/floorpad is covered with a sheet or floorpad cover provided by the manufacturer (never use adult sheets or other crib sheets because they won’t fit).
* No pillows, comforters, stuffed animals or other soft items are in the crib or play yard.

Crib Safety Ruler A few measurements are critical in assuring a safe crib environment. First, the spaces between crib slats should not be wider than 2 3/8 inches. If the spacing is wider, infants—whose heads are typically larger than their bodies—may strangle when their body slips between the slats but their head gets caught. Corner posts or finials are strangulation hazards because children’s clothing can catch on them. They should never be more than 1/16 inch high. Important measurements:
1. Corner posts are no greater than 1/16 inch.
2. Crib slats spaced no greater than 2 3/8 inches apart.

Read the crib safety checklist in Spanish. (En Español: Lista de Seguridad de Cunas y Corrales. )

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