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Toy
Safety Article: The information you need to make safe toy choices and
valuable tips on what you as parents and caregivers
can do to protect
your children from unsafe toys!
Protect Your Child Against This Hidden Toy Safety Hazard
By Lill Hawkins
Whether your child is two or twelve, toy safety should be a
priority. Of course you wouldn't knowingly let your child play with
unsafe toys. However, it's what you don't know that can put your child
in danger. Before you dismiss the thought that your child could come to
harm, even with all your efforts to protect them, consider how easy it
is for your child to be exposed to unsafe toys.
For instance, no matter how closely you watch them, toddlers usually
spend time away from you. Whether it's daycare, Grandma's house or the
couple of hours that you spend talking to a friend while your kids play
with each other on the floor - there are times when you're not as aware
of your child's playthings.
If your child is older, there's school to consider. From the science
lab to the playground, schools aren't always the safe havens we like to
think they are. Of course, there are also the other kids - some of whom
bring toys to school. Not all parents are as conscientious as you and
I. Many kids have toys that have been recalled - toys you would never
let your kids play with.
Unfortunately, when our children are away from us - for whatever
reason - we aren't in control. Other people, even caregivers and family
members who love our children - may expose them to danger without
realizing it.
What can you do about unsafe toys that your child may come across in
another environment? First of all, be aware of the places where your
child spends time. Look around at your friend's house during that play
date. Talk to Grandma about the toys she lets your child play with
while they're there. Be familiar with your child's school and their
friends. When they have friends over, make sure that you know what
they've brought with them.
Of course, children should never play unsupervised at another
child's home when adults aren't home. This is just common sense,
although many parents don't think to ask if parents will be present.
They just assume that they will be. Tragedy sometimes follows,
especially when guns or weapons are involved.
Protect your children from unsafe toys by knowing where they are, who they're playing with and WHAT they're playing with.
Find Safe Toys for everyone from toddlers to teens, along with the latest toy recall information and more at http://bestnetpages.com/safetoys
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