Additional Cribs Safety Requirements

Listed below are some additional cribs safety requirements published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission:

• the adjustable rails should be at least 26 inches above the mattress at its highest and 9 inches at its lowest level.
• the hardware should not have any sharp edges which may pinch or bruise the baby in any way.
• the locking device must be able to withstand a pressure of at least 10 pounds of force for release.
• the use of wooden screws is restricted.
• the construction/finishing of the wood surfaces should not have splinters, cracks or other defects.
• All decorative openings should keep in mind that the baby's head or neck does not get entrapped in them.
• assembly instructions and labeling details must always accompany the product.

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