(1) There shall be adequate opportunities for sleep periods during the day suited to the infants' individual needs.

(2) Unless the child's parent has provided medical documentation from a health care provider ordering otherwise, infants shall be placed on their back and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) .

(3) Each infant shall be provided with a crib or play pen for sleeping until, at the discretion of the parent and provider, they are safe on a cot or mat.

(a) Infants shall not be routinely allowed to sleep in a car seat, infant swing, or other infant apparatus.

(b) Cot or mat surfaces may be of plastic or canvas or other material which can be cleaned with detergent solution and allowed to air dry.

(4) Cribs shall be made of durable, cleanable, nontoxic material, and have secure latching devices. Cribs shall have no more than 2 and 3/8 inches of space between the vertical slats. Mattresses shall fit snugly to prevent the infant from being caught between the mattress and crib siderail. Crib mattresses shall be waterproof and easily sanitized. Cribs, cots, or mats shall be thoroughly cleansed before assignment to another infant.

(5) Cribs, cots, or mats shall be spaced to allow for easy access to each child, adequate ventilation, and easy exit. Aisles between cribs or cots shall be kept free of obstructions while cribs or cots are occupied. The use of stackable cribs for infants is permitted until the infants reach one year of age or weigh 26 pounds, whichever comes first.

(6) All pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, bumper pads, stuffed toys, and other soft products shall be removed from the crib and play pen. If blankets are used, the infant's head shall remain uncovered during sleep.

(7) Each infant shall have been provided by the parent with a clean washable blanket or other suitable covering for his use while sleeping. Each infant's bedding shall be stored separate from bedding used by other infants.

(8) All cries of infants shall be investigated.