Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles¹

INTRODUCTION

This consumer safety performance specification addresses infant bassinet and cradle incidents identified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

In response to the incident data compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety performance specification attempts to minimize the following hazards: (1) suffocation, (2) tip over, (3) collapse, and (4) hood detachment. It also addresses corner post extensions, which may catch pacifier cords, ribbons, necklaces, or clothing which a child may be wearing and which may be caught on a projection. This specification does not cover products that are blatantly misused or used in a careless manner that disregards the safety instructions and warnings provided with each bassinet or cradle.

1. Scope

NOTE 1 — Cradle swings with an incline less than or equal to 10° from horizontal while in the rest (non-rocking) position are covered under the scope of this standard. A sleep product that has an inclined sleeping surface (intended to be greater than 10° from horizontal while in the rest (non-rocking) position) does not fall under the scope of this standard. Strollers that have a carriage/bassinet feature are covered by the stroller/carriage standard when in the stroller use mode. Carriage baskets/ bassinets that are removable from the stroller base are covered under the scope of this standard when the carriage basket/bassinet meets the definition of a bassinet/cradle found in 3.1.1. Bassinet/cradle attachments to cribs or play yards, as defined in 3.1.2 or 3.1.13, are included in the scope of the standard when in the bassinet/cradle use mode.

2. Referenced Documents

2.1 ASTM Standards:²

• D3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test 1
• F406 Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards
• F963 Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

² For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.

2.2 Federal Regulations: ³

• 16 CFR 1220 Safety Standard for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
• 16 CFR 1303 Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint
• 16 CFR 1500 Hazardous Substances Act Regulations Including Sections
  • 16 CFR 1500.48 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Point in Toys and Other Articles for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
  • 16 CFR 1500.49 Technical Requirements for Determining a Sharp Metal or Glass Edge in Toys or Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Eight Years of Age
• 16 CFR 1501 Method for Identifying Toys and Other Articles Intended for Use by Children Under Three Years of Age Which Present Choking, Aspiration, or Ingestion Hazards Because of Small Parts

³ Available from U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents, 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401.

2.3 Other References:

• CAMI Dummy, MARK II (see Fig. 1)⁴

⁴ Department of Transportation Memorandum Report AAC-119-74-14, Revision II, Drawing No. SA-1001 by Richard Chandler, July 2, 1974. Federal Aviation Administration, Civil Aeromedical Institute, Protection and Survival Laboratory, Aeromedical Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73125.

FIG. 1 CAMI Infant Dummy, Mark II 17.5 lb (7.9 kg)

3. Terminology

3.1 Definitions:

4. Calibration and Standardization

5. General Requirements

5.6 Unintentional Folding:

FIG. 2 Opening Example

5.8 Labeling:

5.10 Corner Posts:

FIG. 3 Corner Post Extension

6. Performance Requirements

6.5 Sleeping Pad:

NOTE 1 — The probe dimensions represent the torso diameter of a 5th percentile 0 to 2-month-old infant.

FIG. 4 Torso Probe

7. Test Methods

7.2 Permanency of Labels and Warnings:

7.2.4 Adhesion Test for Warnings Applied Directly onto the Surface of the Product:

7.3 Static Load:

7.4 Stability:

FIG. 5 Angle Stop

⁵ Brown, W. C., Buchanan, C. J., and Mandel, J., A Study of the Strength Capabilities of Children Ages Two Through Six, Report No. NBSIR 73-156, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C., 1973.

7.5 Unintentional Folding Test:

7.5.1 Products Designed Without Latching or Locking Devices:

7.6 Mesh Opening Test:

7.7 Removal of Protective Components:

7.7.4 Tension Test:

FIG. 6 Sketch of Clamping Device

7.8 Segmented Mattress Flatness Test:

7.8.1 Angle Measurement for Bassinets Intended For a Single Occupant:

1. If the cylinder begins to roll out of the seam, place a stop(s) on the mattress surface against the cylinder to prevent movement. The stop(s) shall not influence the angle measurement and shall have a total weight no greater than 0.25 lb.

FIG. 7 Infant Test Cylinder

FIG. 8 Cylinder Placement on Mattress Seam

1. Where the play yard bassinet size constraints do not allow for placement of the steel block in front of the cylinder, move the cylinder off center enough to allow placement of the block as outlined above in 7.8.1.4.

FIG. 9 Steel Block in Front of Cylinder for Single Occupant Bassinet

NOTE 2 — If needed, an additional level block of negligible mass, no greater than 0.2 lb, may be placed atop the steel block in order to elevate the inclinometer such that it does not touch the mattress surface.

FIG. 10 Inclinometer on Steel Block in Front of Cylinder for a Single-Occupant Bassinet

7.8.2 Angle Measurement for Bassinets Intended For Two Occupants:

1. If the cylinder begins to roll out of the seam place a stop(s) on the mattress surface against the cylinder to prevent movement. The stop(s) shall not influence the angle measurement and shall have a total weight no greater than 0.25 lb.

FIG. 11 Newborn Test Cylinder

FIG. 12 Placement of Cylinders for 2-Occupant Bassinet

1. Where the play yard bassinet size constraints do not allow for placement of the steel block in front of the cylinder, move the cylinder off center enough to allow placement of the block as outlined above in 7.8.2.4.

FIG. 13 Steel block in Front of Cylinder for 2-Occupant Bassinet

NOTE 3 — If needed, an additional level block of negligible mass, no greater than 0.2 lb, may be placed atop the steel block in order to elevate the inclinometer such that it does not touch the mattress surface.

FIG. 14 Inclinometer on Steel Block in front of Cylinder for 2-Occupant Bassinet

FIG. 15 Two Cylinders (A and B) in Contact with Inside Wall

FIG. 16 Angle Measure in Front of Cylinder A

FIG. 17 Angle Measure in Front of Cylinder B

NOTE 4 — Mattress support rods/bars that are permanently attached to the product do not fall under the testing requirement described in 7.8.3.

7.9 Fabric Release Test Methods for Enclosed Openings:

7.10 Rock/Swing Angle Tests:

NOTE 5 — For those mattresses that are integral with the mattress support, do not remove the mattress. and perform all angle measurements for 7.10 on a 6 by 6 by ⅜-in. nominal aluminum block placed on the mattress.

7.10.2 Maximum Deflection Angle Test:

NOTE 6 — If maximum deflection angle on both sides is 7° or less, it is not required to conduct the rest angle measurement in 7.10.3.

FIG. 18 Maximum Deflection Angle

NOTE 7 — If maximum deflection angle on both ends is 7° or less, it is not required to conduct the rest angle measurement in 7.10.4.

1. Rationale—Tipping the entire bassinet to a 30° plane allows the use of gravity in lieu of applying a force to push the CAMI against the side of the bassinet. Based on the size of most bassinets, placing a force gage and pushing the CAMI is not practical.

FIG. 19 Placement of Inclinometer and CAMI Infant Dummy

FIG. 20 Maximum Side-to-Side Rock/Swing Angle

FIG. 21 Rest Angle

FIG. 22 Placement of Inclinometer and CAMI Infant Dummy

FIG. 23 Placement of Inclinometer and CAMI Infant Dummy

7.11 Side Height Test:

8. Marking and Labeling

• In gaps between extra padding and side of the bassinet/cradle, and
• On soft bedding

Use only the pad provided by manufacturer. NEVER add a pillow, comforter, or another mattress for padding.

9. Instructional Literature

10. Keywords

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