Rule 15-11-55-3.10.4 - Rest Period EquipmentIn accordance with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act of 2008, any crib provided by a childcare family home must meet federal safety standards. To verify compliance with federal standards, any crib manufactured prior to June 28, 2011, there shall be a Certificate of Compliance on file in the family home and the crib must have a label attached to show the date of manufacture. Any crib manufactured after June 28, 2011, must have a label attached to show the date of manufacture.
1. The family home shall provide a crib or other similarly commercially purchased bed unit, approved and designated for the purpose of sleeping. Children shall not be placed directly on the floor for rest periods.2. Mobile infants, at a minimum of eight months, may be placed on a mat during the transition period of crawling to walking. If such mat is used, it shall be commercially purchased, flame retardant, a minimum of two inches thick, and designated for the purpose of sleeping.3. Cribs, cots, and mats are to be a minimum of 24 inches apart or separated by a solid barrier. A minimum of 36 inches is recommended.4. Once a sheet or blanket has been used by a child, it shall not be used by another child until it has been laundered.5. Rest period equipment shall be covered with a waterproof cover.6. Nap pads/cots are designed for use by one child only at a time and sanitized after each use or when soiled.7. Children are not allowed to sleep in shared places, such as infant seats, strollers, swings, cozy areas, or on tables. If a child falls asleep in such shared place, he or she should be moved immediately.8. Stackable cribs are not allowed.15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-3.10.4
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