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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!
When Purchasing New Toys Consider Safety As A Primary Factor
By Tina Nyary
Children love to unwrap their presents it is an exiting moment to
receive this new toy and at that time beware of an important factor.
Never let a child unwrap a package unsupervised! Discard all packaging
components immediately such as plastic bags, wraps, plastic ties,
staples, or any other packaging attachments. These attachments are
dangerous for a child if small pieces are swallowed a child could choke
or even suffocate on the plastic wrapping.
Check all safety instructions, especially for flame resistance. All
toys, in particular plush toy stuffed animals or any other soft toy
must not come in contact or be near any heat sources, they could catch
fire.
Always supervise your child at play and teach them how to use the
new toy safely. In addition, always check a toy for any other hazards
there could be sharp edges, or loose parts with nails or staples
protruding. Always keep toys in good repair or discard them.
We all know that children have the tendency to put most things into
their mouth, which is a very natural action to children as it is part
of their learning process to learn to encounter their sense. Therefore,
always be very cautious with small toys, beads, rattles or any small
object, they represent a choking hazard.
Many hazardous components can come with some toys and caution is
advisable. A toy car has many movable parts make sure they will not
injure your child. Dolls, stuffed teddy bears, or plush toy stuffed
animals have attachments like eyes, noses and other mountings; make
sure they are fastened securely.
Children are very precious keeping them unharmed is key!
Tina Nyary advises on the importance to check safety instructions on
all new toys and to be aware of all hazardous materials. Watch out for
loose parts like eyes and nose with plush toy stuffed animals and stuffed teddy bears.
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