Is Your Hotel Summer Break-Ready? Crib & Play Yard Safety Tips

With summer break quickly approaching, many families are actively seeking hotel accommodation that caters to the needs of their infants and toddlers. A key factor in attracting these families is providing safe and welcoming sleep and play environments.

With this rise in demand, it’s crucial for hoteliers to ensure that their cribs and play yards meet the highest safety standards. So, are your sleep offerings up to par? Read on to learn more:

Key Safety Standards for Hotel Cribs and Play Yards

Crib Standards: When assessing your hotel’s folding cribs, it’s essential to ensure they comply with the regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Adhering to these standards helps protect babies from the serious risks of injury or death, making it a crucial consideration for both hoteliers and parents choosing their hotel.

Other important safety features of hotel cribs include:

• Smooth, easy-to-clean surfaces
• Sturdy construction
• Snug mattresses
• Tightly fitted sheets
• Crib covers to prevent dust buildup in storage and scratching during transport

Play Yard Standards: When evaluating play yards, all hotels should comply with ASTM international guidelines. These guidelines ensure that products meet quality, safety, and performance standards.

There are several other key features to look out for to ensure safety and comfort. These include:

• Secure fastening mechanisms to keep the play yard stable when unfolded
• Breathable mesh sides for ventilation
• An appropriate weight capacity
• A properly fitted mattress
• Use of suitable sheets that fit properly and can be changed regularly to maintain cleanliness

Cleaning and Hygiene Considerations

Clean cribs and travel yards are a top priority for traveling families. To ensure safety, it’s crucial to use non-toxic cleaning products and avoid harsh chemicals like bleach. For an effective and safe cleaning routine, we recommend using just water and a mild, non-toxic soap to maintain a sanitary environment without compromising the safety of your childcare products.

For added convenience, Foundations’ patented SnugFresh system provides an all-in-one washable play yard cover and fitted sheet, which both enhances hygiene standards and reduces headaches for your housekeeping staff. With SnugFresh you are showing families that you care about their children’s health and safety and will go the extra mile to ensure the cleanest sleep environment possible.

Staff Training and Guest Communication

Having safe cribs and play yards and cleaning them correctly is just the first step; making sure that your staff and guests are aware that these amenities are available is just as important.

Ensure hotel staff receive comprehensive training on the proper setup and use of cribs and play yards. Offering a checklist for staff to follow when preparing and cleaning rooms for families will help streamline the process and guarantee that all safety standards are met. Additionally, providing information about available cribs and play yards on your website will give guests peace of mind and confidence in the accommodation you provide.

At Foundations, we design our children’s products with the unique needs of hotels in mind, which is why Foundations cribs are the most specified hotel crib in the world. Our products are tested to CPSC and ATSM guidelines and provide a durable, safe, and stylish design for your hotel. Visit our website to explore our complete range of wood folding cribs, white metal cribs, play yards, mattresses, and more.

Contact us or call 330-722-5033 to learn more about our full line of high-quality hospitality products.