1. A. Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed.
2. B. Cribs shall not be used as a play space for infants.

3. C. Cribs shall:

   1. 1. Meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards at the time they were manufactured;
   2. 2. Not have been recalled;
   3. 3. Have no more than six centimeters or 2-3/8 inches of space between slats;
   4. 4. Have mattresses that fit snugly next to the crib so that no more than two fingers can be inserted between the mattress and the crib;
   5. 5. Not have end panel cutouts of a size to cause head entrapment; and
   6. 6. Not have mesh sides.
4. D. Double-deck cribs shall not be used.
5. E. Crib bumper pads shall not be used.
6. F. Crib sides shall always be up and the fastenings secured when a child is in the crib, except when the caregiver is giving the child immediate attention.

Statutory Authority

§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-111-520 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.