Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations (SOR/2016-152)

Cribs

• 1 The following method is to be used for testing the mattress support of a crib:

  • (a) assemble the crib according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test;

  • (b) secure the crib to a horizontal surface in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of the test and place the mattress support in its lowest position;

  • (c) apply an upward push force of 250 N to the lower surface of the mattress support, as close as possible to and within a radius of 150 mm from one of the mattress support mechanisms, and maintain the force for 60 seconds;

  • (d) record any dislodging of the mattress support, any disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners;

  • (e) readjust the mattress support to its original position, if necessary;

  • (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other mattress support mechanisms;

  • (g) repeat the step set out in paragraph (c) for all of the mattress support mechanisms simultaneously;

  • (h) record any dislodging of the mattress support, any disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners;

  • (i) readjust the mattress support to its original position, if necessary;

  • (j) apply a force of 200 N in any direction to one of the mattress support mechanisms in a manner that could cause disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanism or loosening of the mattress support fasteners;

  • (k) record any dislodging of the mattress support, any disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners;

  • (l) readjust the mattress support to its original position, if necessary; and

  • (m) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (j) to (l) for all the other mattress support mechanisms.

Cradles

• 2 The following method is to be used for testing the mattress support of a cradle:

  • (a) assemble the cradle according to the manufacturer’s instructions, omitting any attachments that could interfere with the conduct of the test;

  • (b) secure the cradle to a horizontal surface in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of the test and place the mattress support in its lowest position;

  • (c) apply an upward push force of 250 N to the lower surface of the mattress support, as close as possible to and within a radius of 150 mm from one of the mattress support mechanisms, and maintain the force for 60 seconds;

  • (d) record any dislodging of the mattress support, any disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners;

  • (e) readjust the mattress support to its original position, if necessary;

  • (f) repeat the steps set out in paragraphs (c) to (e) for all the other mattress support mechanisms;

  • (g) repeat the step set out in paragraph (c) for all of the mattress support mechanisms simultaneously; and

  • (h) record any dislodging of the mattress support, any disengagement or permanent deformation of the mechanisms and any loosening of its fasteners.