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Toy Age Rating: Your First Line of Defense!

For The Safety Of Children

Always Follow The
Recommended
Toy Age Rating
On Packaging!

All toys are required to show the manufacturer's Minimum Recommended Age on the front of the package. In the USA, Age Grading guidelines are set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). You may use toy age grading as your guide for selecting toys. See CPSC Publication 285 Ages 0-5..

mom-babyplaying-toy Many countries use the CPSC toy age ratings. You should be aware that the safety tests required are dictated by the Age Grade and toy type. If you buy a 2+ toy for a one year old, there may be "Age Specific" hazards present. In general, testing is more stringent for younger children.

Therefore please make sure that the toy age rating is LESS than or the SAME as the child's age. This is your best protection.

ALL TOYS ARE NOT SAFE FOR ALL AGES

0+, All Ages
6+ months and up
1+ year and up
18+ months and up
2+ years and up
3+ years and up
4+ years and up
Then others for older children

Toy Safety Regulations: Package Labeling

Some toys require additional labeling to alert consumers of hazards that are present. This is represented by a triangle and WARNING message. Since children of different ages play together, be alert to the possible hazards a 4+ toy has for a two year old.
One of the most common (shown) is the Small Part Warning notice. Please take careful note of these warnings, as children's lives may depend on them.

Packaging Materials May Be Hazardous

Materials used to package and secure the toy often are hazardous. Made Safe packages will show specifically which materials should be discarded. Adults should always unpack toys for small children, to assure that all small parts and other harmful materials are discarded.

Please watch all packing materials- they may be harmful to children.

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