Your Nursery Room Equipment Safety Checklist

Back Carriers

YES

NO

Bassinets and
Cradles

YES

NO

1.
Bassinet/Cradle has a sturdy bottom and a wide base for stability.

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2.
Bassinet/Cradle has smooth surfaces - no protruding staples or other
hardware that injure the baby.

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3.
Legs have strong, effective locks to prevent folding while in use.

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4.
Mattress is firm and fits snugly.

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Baby
Bath Rings or Seats

YES

NO

1.
Suction cups securely fastened to product.

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2.
Suction cups securely attached to SMOOTH SURFACE of tub.

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3. Tub
filled only with enough water to cover baby’s legs

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4.
Baby NEVER left alone or with a sibling while in bath ring, even for a
moment!

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Carrier Seats

YES

NO

1.
Carrier seat has a wide sturdy base for stability.

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2.
Carrier has non-skid feet to prevent slipping.

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3.
Supporting devices lock securely.

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4.
Carrier seat has crotch and waist strap.

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5.
Buckle or strap is easy to use.

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Changing Tables

YES

NO

1.
Table has safety straps to prevent falls.

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2.
Table has drawer or shelves that are easily accessible without leaving the
baby unattended.

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Cribs

YES

NO

1.
Slats are spaced no more than 2 3/8 inches (60 mm) apart.

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2. No
slats are missing or cracked.

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3.
Mattress fits snugly–less than two finger width between edge or mattress
and crib side.

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4.
Mattress support is securely attached to the head and footboards.

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5.
Corner posts are no higher than 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) to prevent entanglement
of clothing or other objects worn by child.

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6. No
cutouts in the head and footboards which allow head entrapment.

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7.
Drop-side latches cannot be easily released by baby.

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8.
Drop-side latches securely hold sides in raised position.

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9. All
screws or bolts which secure components of crib are present and
tight.

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Crib
Toys

YES

NO

1. No
strings with loops or openings having perimeters greater than 14 inches
(356 mm).

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2. No
strings or cords longer than 7 inches (178 mm) should dangle into the
crib.

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3.
Crib gym has label warning to remove from crib when child can push up on
hands and knees or reaches 5 months of age, whichever comes first.

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4.
Components of toys are not small enough to be a choking hazard.

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Gates
and Enclosures

YES

NO

1.
Openings in gate are too small to entrap a child’s head.

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2.
Gate has a pressure bar or other fastener that will resist forces exerted
by a child.

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High
Chairs

YES

NO

1.
High chair has waist and crotch restraining straps that are independent of
the tray.

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2.
Tray locks securely.

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3.
Buckle on waist strap is easy to use.

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4.
High chair has a wide stable base.

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5.
Caps or plugs on tubing are firmly attached and cannot be pulled off and
choke a child.

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6. If
it is a folding high chair, it has an effective locking device to keep the
chair from collapsing.

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Hook-On Chairs

YES

NO

1.
Chair has a restraining strap to secure the child.

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2.
Chair has a clamp that locks onto the table for added security.

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3.
Caps or plugs on tubing are firmly attached and cannot be pulled off and
choke a child.

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4.
Hook-on chair has a warning never to place the chair where the child can
push off with feet.

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Pacifiers

YES

NO

1. No
ribbon, string, cord or yarn attached to pacifier.

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2.
Shield is large enough and firm enough to not fit in child’s mouth.

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3.
Guard or shield has ventilation holes so the baby can breath if the shield
does get into the mouth.

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4.
Pacifier nipple has no holes or tears that might cause it to break off in
baby’s mouth.

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Playpens

YES

NO

1.
Drop-side mesh playpen or crib has label warning never to leave side in
the down position.

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2.
Mesh has small weave (less than 1/4 inch openings).

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3.
Mesh has no tears, holes or loose threads.

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4.
Mesh is securely attached to top rail and floorplate.

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5. Top
rail cover has no tears or holes.

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6.
Wooden playpen has slats spaced no more than 2 inches (60 mm)
apart.

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7. If
staples are used in construction, they are firmly installed and none are
missing or loose.

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Rattles, Squeeze Toys, Teethers

YES

NO

1.
Rattles, squeeze toys and teethers are too large to lodge in a baby’s
throat.

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2.
Rattles are of sturdy construction that will not break apart in
use.

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3.
Squeeze toys do not contain a squeaker that could detach and choke a
baby.

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Strollers & Carriages

YES

NO

1.
Wide base to prevent tipping.

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2.
Seat belt and crotch strap securely attached to frame.

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3.
Seat belt buckle is easy to use.

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4.
Brakes securely lock the wheel(s).

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5.
Shopping basket is low on the back and directly over or in front of rear
wheels for stability.

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6.
When used in carriage position, leg hold openings can be closed.

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Toy
Chests

YES

NO

1. No
lid latch which could entrap child within the chest.

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2.
Hinged lid has a spring-loaded lid support that will support the lid in
any position and will not require periodic adjustment.

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3.
Chest has ventilation holes or spaces in front or sides, or under the lid
should a child get inside.

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Walkers

YES

NO

1.
Wide wheel base for stability.

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2.
Covers over coil springs to avoid finger pinching.

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3.
Seat is securely attached to frame or walker.

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4. No
x-frames that could pinch or amputate fingers.

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