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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!
The Basics of Buying Safe Toys
By Victor Epand
Safety should always be first, even when you're purchasing a toy.
You want to make sure your child learns, and has fun without worrying
about them getting hurt with the toys they love.
First, check the toy recall list. With all the recalls lately, you
want to make sure the toy your child wants doesn't appear on that list.
Playskool has been advertising that they have not had any of their toys
on recent recall lists so you may want to keep that brand in mind.
Make sure the toys are age appropriate. You want to check for any
small parts in toys made for ages 3 and under. Stuffed animals are not
a good idea for young babies, as the eyes or nose can come off or if it
is placed in their crib. You'd be increasing the risk for SIDS.
With all the lead recalls lately, a lot of parents are leery of
painted toys. You can buy toys from "Melissa & Doug", a popular US
brand. Their toys are lead free. If you have already purchased painted
toys, then get a lead kit and test the toys just to double check that
they're safe for your child.
Be cautious of soft vinyl toys, as they have been known to have high toxin levels, including lead.
Pull toys with strings attached are very cute for babies, yet they
do pose a dangerous strangulation hazard. Make sure the string is no
more than twelve inches long and also don't let the child play with it
when you're not around. Be sure to double check where the toy was made.
The majority of toys made outside of the United States have tested for
high levels of lead and other dangerous toxins.
Toys are not babysitters, so make sure you are always around while
your child plays with their toys. Most accidents occur when parents are
not looking, therefore make sure your baby does not pick up big
brother's toy or that the older sister does not use their little
sister's rocking horse as a snowboard.
It is such a shame that in this day and age that we have to be so
attentive about the safety of a toy, however we have no choice. The key
to purchasing safe toys is by being informed of recalls and other
information. An informed parent is more likely to be more careful in
choosing that perfect toy for their child.
Victor Epand is an expert consultant about kids toys, stuffed
animals, and dolls. You will find the best marketplace for kids toys,
stuffed animals, and dolls at these sites for safe toys, stuffed animals.
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