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16 CFR Part 1236Safety Standard for Infant Sleep Products

Source：Besa Testing

Core Objective

Reduce the risk of suffocation, strangulation, and falls during sleep for infants under 5 months old.

 

What are “baby sleep products”?

According to the definitions in 16 CFR Part 1236 and ASTM F3118-17a, baby sleep products refer to:

Structural Features: Designed specifically for infants under 5 months old, featuring a stable sleep support device with an incline of ≤10 degrees. 

Functional Purpose: To provide a safe sleeping environment for infants.

 

Testing and Certification Requirements

Third-party testing: 

Baby sleep products must be tested by a third-party laboratory accredited by the CPSC to ensure compliance with 16 CFR Part 1236/ASTM F3118-17a standards and all other applicable rules for the safety of children’s products. 

Child Product Certificate (CPC): 

Domestic manufacturers or importers must issue a Child Product Certificate (CPC) based on the results of third-party testing, with the following clearly stated in Part 2 of the certificate (Reference Standards): “16 CFR Part 1236 – Infant sleep products.”