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Holiday Toy Safety Reminders
Published: Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Don't forget when purchasing gifts this year to pay attention to the safety of toys and the age of the child receiving it. Take a minute to read these reminders on toy safety that could protect your loved ones. The following tips include choking hazards and general safety. Also, these are great tips for grandparents and caregivers as well as anyone else giving a gift to your child.
When shopping this holiday season, keep these things in mind.
- Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, interest and skill level.
- When shopping, read labels. Look for well-made toys and follow age and safety information on the warning labels.
- Keep toys with small parts away from children under age 3. They can choke on small toys and toy parts.
- Carefully read instructions for the assembly and use of toys.
- Always remove and discard all packaging from a toy before giving it to a baby or small child.
- Supervise children when they play, and set good examples of safe play. A toy intended for an older child may be dangerous in the hands of a younger child.
- Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.
- Separate and store toys by age levels. Teach children to put toys away after playing. Safe storage prevents falls and other injuries.
- Check old and new toys regularly for damages such as sharp edges or small parts. Make any repairs immediately or throw away damaged toys.
Make your caregivers and especially grandparents aware of the risk of choking hazards.
- Read age and safety labels. Toys that are labeled for children 3 years and older should be kept away from children under age 3. These toys may have small parts and could cause choking if placed in the mouth.
- Keep un-inflated balloons and broken balloon pieces away from children.
- Small, rounded and oval objects (such as balls and marbles) easily can fit into a child’s mouth and throat. These pose a choking hazard.
Again, make sure you are checking for choking hazards and age appropriate games and toys. Also, make sure you are aware of toy recalls or game recalls. This season be more aware of possible hazards to your children and have a happy and safe holiday!
Resources
www.safekids.org