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riversedge

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2. "Safe slat distance: The distance between slats must be no more than 2-3/8 inches (6 centimeters) to

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Thu Apr 20, 2023, 11:03 AM

Apr 2023

5 and a half width of the WH is a far cry from 2 and 3/8 inches deemed to be safe.

I am not saying the fence should be replaced. Curios little ones sure are a lot of work keeping an eye on--I know because I watch my little niece at times. I am exhausted by the time the mom gets home from work.

Safe slat distance: The distance between slats must be no more than 2-3/8 inches (6 centimeters) to protect infants from falling out and toddlers from trapping their heads between the slats.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=what+is+legal+crib+width+between+rails%3F

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Toddler Squeezes Through The White House Fence [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2023 OP

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"Safe slat distance: The distance between slats must be no more than 2-3/8 inches (6 centimeters) to riversedge Apr 2023 #2

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