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Used Baby Crib Safety

Is Your Used Baby Crib Safe?

Before you put your baby to sleep in a used crib, check to be sure it's safe. A safe crib has --

• A firm, tight-fitting mattress
  
  
• No loose, missing, or broken hardware or slats
  
  
• No more than 2 3/8" between the slats (about the width of a soda can)
  
  
• No corner posts over 1/16" high
  
  
• No cutout designs in the headboard or footboard



• Check for product recalls

If your used crib isn't safe or is questionable, don't use it.
DESTROY IT.
IT COULD SAVE YOUR BABY'S LIFE!

For more information, contact:
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20207

TOLL-FREE HOTLINE
800-638-2772
(Se habla Español)
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www.cpsc.gov

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