Hotel Cribs
According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, parents should conduct a detailed furniture safety inspection when checking into a hotel. Specifically, the crib that the hotel provides should be looked over before use.
You should not accept or use a crib if it:
- Has been recalled (a list can be obtained at www.cpsc.gov)
- Has slats more than 2 3/8 inches apart
- Has slats that are missing, loose, cracked, splintered
- Has sharp or jagged edges
- Has cutouts in the headboard or footboard
- Has latches that can be released by a young child
Also make sure that the mattress
- Fits snugly into the crib
- Is on a support that is securely attached to the head and foot boards
- Has a well fitted crib sheet (do not use regular adult sheets)
In addition, check the screws/bolts to make sure that all parts are tight and that there are not any screws/bolts that are missing.
Hope this helps and have a SAFE trip.
