- Cribs should be sturdy and free of loose hardware, cracked
or broken slats, and sharp points or edges.
- Spaces between the vertical slats should be no more than
2 3/8 inches (6 centimeters) apart (fig.
1).
- End panels should go well below the mattress support.
- There shouldn't be a gap between the lower edge of the
end panels and the upper edge of the mattress support.
- Threaded bolts should be either inaccessible or covered
by an acorn nut.
- The mattress should be no thicker than 6 inches (15 centimeters),
and should not have a soft surface.
- There should be no more than 1 1/5 inches (3 centimeters)
between the mattress and crib sides. Measure by pushing
the mattress into the corner.
- With the mattress in the lowest position, there should
be a minimum of 26 inches (66 centimeters) between the mattress
and the top rail.
- Do not put casters on the crib; kids can rock back and
forth inside the crib, and move it within reach of something
potentially injurious.
Look for loose parts that could come free
and choke an infant or affect the crib's overall durability.
Make sure that all small parts are firmly attached to withstand
20 pounds of force, pull, or push.
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