Rule 5180:2-7-10. Care of a foster child under age two

119.03 (A) A foster child under two years of age or under thirty-five inches in height shall be provided with a full-sized crib which meets the following requirements: (1) Crib slats shall be no more than two and three-eighths inches apart. (2) Decorative cutout areas on crib end panels which could entrap the head of a child are not permitted. (3) Only cribs that are compliant with the U.S. consumer product safety commission specifications shall be used. (4) Each crib shall have a firm mattress which is at least one and one-half inches thick and covered with a waterproof material not dangerous to a child. The mattress shall fit close enough in the frame so that there is no more than one inch between the mattress and the sides of the crib. (B) A bassinet or cradle may be used only for infants less than fifteen pounds in weight. (C) A foster child under two years of age shall be provided with the following: (1) Regular opportunities for individual attention and physical contact with a caring adult. (2) Consistent and regular opportunities for safe and comfortable participation in developmental activities, as appropriate to the child's age and developmental ability, such as: (a) Sitting. (b) Crawling. (c) Walking. (d) Playing. (D) A foster child under two years of age shall be supplied with safe play items appropriate to the child's age and developmental ability. (E) A foster child under two years of age shall be fed according to instructions from the child's physician or the recommending agency as required by the individual child care agreement. A foster caregiver shall comply with the following requirements when feeding a child under the age of two: (1) A caregiver shall ensure the child is placed in one of the following: (a) High chair. (b) Infant seat. (c) Held. (2) No foster child shall be placed in a crib or bassinet for feeding. (3) A bottle shall not be propped for feeding at any time. (F) Under both of the following conditions, a foster child under the age of two years may use a toddler bed or standard bed for sleeping: (1) The foster caregiver, the custodial agency, and the recommending agency agree that the child continually creates a danger to him or her self by climbing out of his or her crib. Written documentation of any agreement shall be signed by a custodial agency representative and maintained in the foster caregiver's record. (2) The child shall not use the upper bunk of a bunk bed. (G) No one in the home is to co-sleep or bed-share with infants who are placed in the home. Last updated August 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 5103.03 Amplifies: 5103.02 , 5103.03 6/10/2026 12/11/2006, 8/1/2009