Play Pens not Safe for Sleeping

Health Canada suggests since playpens do not meet the same safety requirements and are not as durable as cribs, they are not designed to be used as a sleep surface. They recommend....

• Do not leave an infant sleeping in a playpen for extended periods of time.
• If a change table or bassinet is provided as an attachment for the playpen, never place a baby in the playpen while the change table or bassinet attachment is still in place.
• Do not add blankets, pillows or an extra mattress to a playpen. The use of these items could lead to suffocation.
• Check that the mattress pad is firm. Mattress pads that are too soft or worn down in any area could create a suffocation hazard.

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