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 (width of a soda can).
• No corner posts over 1/16" high.
• No cutout designs in the headboard or footboard.

If you are unsure of the safety of your crib, call the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at 1-800-638-2772.

Crib and Other Infant/Child Product Recalls

View crib and other infant/child product recalls (not including toys) on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site. Note that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Web site also has links to other types of product recalls including children's toys.    

This site was developed in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Department of Human Services, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Public Health Institute, and Tomorrow's Child.