In order to make playtime as safe as possible , it is important to think about your child when selecting toys.

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Toy Safety Tips

  • Consider your child’s age when buying a toy or game. You should read the instructions and label to make sure it is right for your child.
  • You should check the toy to make sure there are no small parts or choking hazards.
  • You should also keep an eye on small piece games that pose as choking hazards for young children. Games that are great for older kids may pose a potential danger to younger kids.
  • Store toys in a container or toy storage for later use after play.
  • Dont pick heavy toys that can harm a child if it fell on her.
  • Skip  balloons even though they may be fun to bounce around Uninflated balloons (or pieces of burst balloons) can form a tight seal in a child’s airway and make it impossible to breathe when ingested.
  • Don’t pick out toys with strings or cords longer than 12 inches. A  long cord can  easily wrap around a young child’s neck, causing strangulation.
  • Avoid toys with small magnets.  When these small powerful magnets  fall out of the toys, they can be swallowed by the child.
  • Watch out for toxic toys. It is important to make sure that toys are not made with chemicals such as Cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic that can harm your child.
Content Sources
Toy Safety Guidelines. Baby Center. https://www.babycenter.com/0_toy-safety-guidelines_423.bc. Accessed July 2nd, 2018

Toy safety for little kids. Safe Kids. https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_age/little-kids-1–4-years/field_risks/toy-safety. Accessed June 2nd, 2018

Choosing a safe toy. Nemour’s Foundation. https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/safe-toys.html. Accessed July 2nd, 2018

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