Voluntary Standard: Full-Size Baby Cribs

Key Points

• 1The standard applies to full-size baby cribs sold in the United States and covers safety features like proper spacing, stability, and mattress support to prevent entrapment and collapse hazards
• 2Manufacturers can choose to follow this voluntary standard, but doing so shows consumers they meet established safety guidelines
• 3Parents and caregivers benefit from clearer safety expectations and more reliable cribs that meet consistent standards
• 4The CPSC is accepting public comments until March 7, 2026, so consumers, manufacturers, and safety experts can provide feedback before the standard is finalized
• 5This proposed rule helps reduce preventable injuries and deaths among infants by encouraging manufacturers to build safer products

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