What specific safety requirements must cribs meet?

• A. A maximum of 2 3/8 inches between crib slats.
• B. No corner posts over 1/16 inch above the end panels.
• C. No cutout areas in the headboard or footboard that would entrap a child's head or body.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (D)

Crib safety standards focus on preventing entrapment and injuries by controlling gaps, protrusions, and openings. The space between slats must be no more than 2 3/8 inches to prevent a child’s head from slipping through. Corner posts should not extend above the end panels to avoid snagging clothing or creating protrusions that could cause injury. There must be no cutouts in the headboard or footboard that could trap a child’s head or body. Because each of these safeguards addresses a different risk, all of them are required, so the best choice is all of the above.