Section 550. Play pens  


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  • A play pen where used shall:

    1. Have either mesh netting with mesh holes smaller than 1/4 inch or slats no more than 2-3/8 inches apart;

    2. Have a firm floor with a secured, waterproof pad that is not more than one-inch thick;

    3. Have the sides up and the fastenings secured when a child is in the play pen, except when the caregiver is giving the child immediate attention;

    4. Be cleaned and sanitized each day of use or more often as needed;

    5. Not be occupied by more than one child;

    6. Not be used for the designated sleeping area;

    7. Not have torn mesh sides or vinyl-covered or fabric-covered rails, protruding rivets on the rails, or broken hinges;

    8. Not contain any pillows or filled comforters;

    9. Not contain large toys and other objects that can serve as a stepping stool for climbing out when a child can pull to a standing position;

    10. Not be used by children who weigh 30 pounds or more; and

    11. Not be used by children who are 35 inches tall or taller.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 26, Issue 07, eff. July 1, 2010.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1701, and 63.2-1734 of the Code of Virginia.