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crib and carseat safety standards

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

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crib slat width Cribs will be accepted if the space between the slats is no more than 2-3/8 inches apart to prevent infants from getting their head stuck between them. Cribs manufactured after 1974 must meet this and other strict safety standards.   cribs with corner posts The corner posts should be the same height as the end panels or less than 1/16 of an inch higher than the end panels. cribs with cut outs No cut-out areas on the headboard or footboard so a baby's head cannot get trapped. crib top rails The top rails of crib sides, in their raised position, should be at least 26 inches above the top of the mattress support at its lowest position. Dept of Transportation - Recalls 1-800-424-9393 Car seats cannot be older than 5 years old. Car Seats - recalled as of today Just Between Friends Car Seat Waiver In order to ensure that the car seats being sold at the sale meet high standards please fill out our car seat information checklist and waiver before bringing your car seat to the sale. We will inspect and pull all recalled or unacceptable car seats, so please follow the check list carefully before bringing it to the sale.