According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, parents should inspect 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)
• Hs 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.

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