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Nursery Equipment Safety Checklist - Topic Overview

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Rattles, squeeze toys, teethers

All rattles, squeeze toys, and teethers should meet the following safety standards:

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Rattles, squeeze toys, and teethers have handles too large to lodge in a baby's throat.

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Squeeze toys do not contain a squeaker that could detach and choke a baby.

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Rattles should not have ends shaped like a ball.

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To prevent suffocation, take rattles, squeeze toys, teethers, and other toys out of the crib or playpen when the baby sleeps.

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Strollers and carriages

All strollers and carriages should meet the following safety standards:

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Stroller or carriage has a wide base to prevent tipping.

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Seat belt and crotch strap are securely attached to frame.

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Seat belt buckle is easy to use.

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Brakes securely lock the wheel(s).

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Shopping basket is low on the back and directly over or in front of the rear wheels for stability.

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When used in carriage position, leg hole openings can be closed.

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Always secure the seat belts. Never leave a child unattended in a stroller. Close the opening between the handrest (grab bar) and seat when using a stroller in the reclined-carriage position. When folding or unfolding a stroller, keep your child away from it.

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Toy chests

All toy chests should meet the following safety standards:

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Chest has no lid latch, which could entrap a child within the chest.

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Hinged lid has a spring-loaded lid support that will support the lid in any position and will not require periodic adjustment.

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Chest has ventilation holes or spaces in front or sides or under the lid, in case a child should get inside.

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Note:

If you already own a toy chest or trunk with a freely falling lid, remove the lid to avoid a head injury to a small child, or install a spring-loaded lid support.

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Last Updated: October 31, 2011

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