Safety Standard: Play Yards
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated safety standards for play yards—portable enclosures where babies and small children sleep or play. These new rules set requirements for how play yards must be designed and tested to prevent injuries like collapse, entrapment, or falls that could harm young children.
Key Points
- 1Play yard manufacturers must meet stricter safety standards for structural stability, materials, and design to prevent collapse or failure
- 2The regulation covers hazards like gaps where a child's head could get stuck, sharp edges, and weak hinges or joints
- 3Manufacturers must conduct testing and provide safety warnings and instructions to help parents use play yards correctly
- 4These rules apply to companies that make or sell play yards in the United States
- 5Public comments on this regulation are being accepted until March 1, 2025, allowing parents, manufacturers, and others to share feedback
Key Dates
January 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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