# CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Full-Size Baby Cribs (75 FR 81765): Full-Size Baby Cribs > Federal · Agency guidance · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Full_Size_Baby_Cribs ## Section - **Citation:** CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Full-Size Baby Cribs (75 FR 81765) - **Heading:** Full-Size Baby Cribs - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Agency guidance - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guides / Full-Size Baby Cribs ## Text Section 104(b)(1) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 requires the CPSC to promulgate safety rules for durable infant or toddler products. Implementing that Congressional instruction, CPSC published in the Federal Register ( 75 FR 81766 ) a final rule that codifies the regulation for full-size baby cribs at 16 C.F.R. part 1219 and incorporates by reference ASTM F1169 , with any modifications by CPSC. 16 C.F.R. § 1219.2 identifies the latest Commission-accepted version of ASTM F3118 that is mandatory as well as any modifications. See the “ Previous Versions of the Standard ” section below for effective dates. A full-size baby crib is a bed that meets all of the following criteria: Designed to provide sleeping accommodations for an infant Intended for use in the home, in a child care facility, in a family child care home, or in places of public accommodation affecting commerce Has interior dimensions of 28 ± 5/8 inches (71 ± 1.6 centimeters) in width x 52 3/8 ± 5/8 inches (133 ± 1.6 centimeters) in length The requirements for full-size baby cribs are as follows: General requirements Wood parts Surface coatings – see also our lead in paint business guidance page Small parts – see also our small parts business guidance page Corner posts Slat construction Crib side configuration Dimensions Spacing of crib components Toe holds Hardware and fasteners Toys – any toy accessories must meet the applicable requirements for children’s toys Recordkeeping Sharp points and edges – see also 16 C.F.R s Surface coatings – see also our lead in paint business guidance page Small parts – see also our small parts business guidance page Corner posts Slat construction Crib side configuration Dimensions Spacing of crib components Toe holds Hardware and fasteners Toys – any toy accessories must meet the applicable requirements for children’s toys Recordkeeping Sharp points and edges – see also 16 C.F.R. §§ 1500.3(b)(4)(i)(D) and 1500.3(b)(15)(i)(A) Flammable solids Openings Scissoring, shearing, and pinching Labeling Cord/strap length Cribs that fold for storage or transport Performance requirements Plastic teething rail test requirement Cycle testing Crib side latch test requirements Mattress support system vertical impact test Mattress support system test requirements Crib side test requirements Spindle/slat strength testing Cutouts Entrapment in accessories Mattress support system openings Read-only copies of ASTM standards that are incorporated by reference can be viewed at ASTM’s electronic Reading Room . Labeling Per 16 C.F.R. § 1130.4 , the following information must be permanently affixed to durable infant or toddler products in English: Name of manufacturer or importer Contact information (must include US address and phone number, toll-free if available) Model name/number Product identification number may be used as an identifying feature instead Date of manufacture Date must be at least month and year, and it can be stated in code form This labeling requirement is in addition to the tracking label requirement for children’s products. This page summarizes the labeling requirements for durable infant or toddler products. Registration Form Product registration forms are required for all durable infant and toddler products to enable the manufacturer or retailer of the product to contact consumers with recall or other safety information. For more information, visit our registration forms business guidance page . Previous Versions of the Standard 15 U.S.C e labeling requirements for durable infant or toddler products. Registration Form Product registration forms are required for all durable infant and toddler products to enable the manufacturer or retailer of the product to contact consumers with recall or other safety information. For more information, visit our registration forms business guidance page . Previous Versions of the Standard 15 U.S.C. § 2056a(b)(4)(B) requires the CPSC to evaluate any updates to an incorporated ASTM standard for durable infant or toddler products to determine whether the revised standard improves the safety of the product. Firms must ensure that the product is tested to the Commission-accepted version of ASTM F1169 depending on its date of manufacture or import: Manufactured or imported after... Must meet... October 28, 2019 ASTM F1169-19 March 24, 2014 ASTM F1169-13 November 12, 2012 ASTM F1169-11 June 28, 2011 ASTM F1169-10 with modifications, see 75 FR 81766 Certification Section 14(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) requires manufacturers and importers of children’s products subject to a regulation, standard, or ban enforced by the CPSC to certify that those products meet the requirements of the standard by issuing a Children’s Product Certificate (CPC). For full-size baby cribs, the citation to use in section 2 of the CPC is “16 CFR part 1219 – Full-size baby cribs”. For more information on certification, visit our CPC business guidance page . Additional Information Full-size baby cribs FAQs Durable infant or toddler product business guidance page Registration forms business guidance page Contact SBO contact form Toll-free: (888) 531-9070 Email: SBO@cpsc.gov ## Nearby sections - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: ASTM F963 Elements (85 FR 33015) ASTM F963 Elements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Toy_Safety_Business_Guidance_and_Small_Entity_Compliance_Guide.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Certificates of Compliance (90 FR 1800) Certificates of Compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Certificates.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Conditions and Requirements for Relying on Component Part Testing or Certification, or Another Party’s Finished Product Testing or Certification, to Meet Testing and Certification Requirements (76 FR 69545) Conditions and Requirements for Relying on Component Part Testing or Certification, or Another Party’s Finished Product Testing or Certification, to Meet Testing and Certification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Component_Part_Testing.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Full-Size Baby Cribs (75 FR 81765) Full-Size Baby Cribs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Full_Size_Baby_Cribs.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Lead (83 FR 28983) Lead](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Total_Lead_Content_Business_Guidance_and_Small_Entity_Compliance_Guide.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Prohibition of Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates (82 FR 49938) Prohibition of Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Specified Phthalates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Phthalates_Information.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies,16 CFR parts 1112 and 1118 (78 FR 15835) Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies,16 CFR parts 1112 and 1118](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Lab_Accreditation.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails (88 FR 46958) Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Adult_Portable_Bed_Rails.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products (83 FR 29672) Safety Standard for Baby Changing Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Baby_Changing_Products_Business_Guidance_and_Small_Entity_Compliance_Guide.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles (78 FR 77574) Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Bassinets_and_Cradles.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Bedside Sleepers (79 FR 2581) Safety Standard for Bedside Sleepers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Bedside_Sleepers.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Booster Seats (83 FR 30837) Safety Standard for Booster Seats](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Booster_Seats_Business_Guidance_and_Small_Entity_Compliance_Guide.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Carriages and Strollers (79 FR 13208) Safety Standard for Carriages and Strollers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Carriages_and_Strollers.md) - [CPSC Small Entity Compliance Guide: Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units (87 FR 72598) Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Clothing_Storage_Units.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CPSC_SECG_Full_Size_Baby_Cribs. 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