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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER K - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: DAILY CARE, PROBLEM MANAGEMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.1807 - What specific safety requirements must my cribs meet?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

(a) All cribs must have:(1) A firm, flat mattress that snugly fits the sides of the crib. The mattress must not be supplemented with additional foam material or pads;(2) Sheets that fit snugly and do not present an entanglement hazard;(3) A mattress that is waterproof or washable;(4) Secure mattress support hangers, and no loose hardware or improperly installed or damaged parts;(5) A maximum of 2 3/8 inches between crib slats or poles;(6) No corner posts over 1/16 inch above the end panels;(7) No cutout areas in the headboard or footboard that would entrap a child's head or body; and(8) Drop rails, if present, which fasten securely and cannot be opened by a child.(b) Caregivers must sanitize each crib when soiled and before reassigning the crib to a different child.(c) Caregivers must never leave children in the crib with the side down.(d) The foster home must not have stackable cribs.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1807 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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