ASTM International Publishes New Standard for Bedside Sleepers

In December of 2011, ASTM International, formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), announced the publication of a new standard for bedside sleepers. The new standard, designated as ASTM F2906-11, provides safety requirements and labeling requirements for bedside sleepers. A bedside sleeper is a rigid frame assembly that is secured to an adult bed and provides a safe sleeping environment for infants. The bedside sleeper is intended to keep the child in close proximity to an adult during sleep hours.

Introduction
This safety specification, in response to data collected by the CPSC, attempts to minimize hazards associated with bedside sleepers from occupant retention, structural integrity, product assembly, and a lack of consumer education on the proper use of these products.

Performance Requirements

This safety standard sets forth requirements for:

> Separation distance from an adult bed when the product is secured per the manufacturer’s instructions to the specified test platform
> Product disengagement requirements when tested accordingly
> Barrier requirements around the occupant retention area
> Latching/locking requirements for a side or end portion of the bedside sleeper if it can be lowered
> Attachment means to adult bed
> Additionally, the bedside sleeper must meet the requirements of ASTM F406 or ASTM F2194, or both, as designated by the manufacturer

Labeling Requirements
All bedside sleepers shall comply with labeling requirements from either ASTM F406 or ASTM F2194, or both as designated by the manufacturer, as well as the labeling requirements specified within this standard.

Instructional Literature
All bedside sleepers shall comply with the instructional literature requirements from either ASTM F406 or ASTM F2194, or both as designated by the manufacturer, as well as the instructional literature requirements specified within this standard.

Additional Information
To view and purchase a copy of the ASTM F2906-11: http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2906.htm

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