On Nov 23, 2022, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) approved a revised version of ASTM F406 and published ASTM F406-22 in November 2022.

This ASTM standard establishes testing requirements for structural integrity and performance requirements for non-full-size cribs/play yards, both rigid sided and mesh/fabric assemblies. It also provides requirements for labeling and instructional material. 

This ASTM standard covers a framed enclosure with a floor made for the purpose of providing sleeping or playing accommodations, or both, for a child who cannot climb out and is less than 35 in. (890 mm) in height. It also covers bassinet, changing table, or similar accessories to a non-full size crib/play yard. 

This specification does not cover inflatable products.

Significant changes to the standard from ASTM F406–19 to ASTM F406–22 are described below.

1. Delete the definition of clause 3.1: accessory; 
2. Add the definition of 3.1.23: play yard/non-full size crib dependent accessory, 3.1.23.1: full accessories, 3.1.23.2: full bassinet accessories, 3.1.23.3: bassinet dependent accessories; 
3. Revise clause 5.13: Straps /Straps requirements and the corresponding test method in clause 8.24, the requirements are divided into 5.13.1 Cords/Straps Free Length and 5.13.2 Cords/Straps That Can Form Loops. The test method also corresponds to the breakdown clause; 
4. Revise the description of requirements in clause 5.15: Entrapment in Accessories, corresponding to the updated definition in clause 3.1.23; 
5. Revise the requirements in clause 5.16: Mattress, dividing mattress into up to 1.5 in. thick and over 1.5 in. thick according to the thickness and requirements respectively; 
6. Add the test method of clause 8.32: Mattress Gap Measurement.

More information:

Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards     ASTM F406-22