Toy Safety Tips
Toy Safety Tips for Little Tikes
Whether you're buying toys and games for your own children or to give as a gift, the VP of safety at the Toy Industry Association (who is also a mother of three), provides these top toy safety tips:
• Check and follow age guidance and other safety information on packaging.
• Avoid toys with small parts (or pieces that separate or can be broken off) for children under age three and children who mouth toys.
• Inspect toys— look for sturdy parts that can stand up to the rigors of childhood play.
• Read instructions for assembly and use. Complete and return warranty cards (which are also used if a recall is issued).
• Remove and recycle all packaging from a toy before giving it to a baby or toddler.
• Separate toys to ensure that younger children cannot access toys that are too old and potentially unsafe for them.
• Supervise kids when they play. Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.
• Exercise caution when buying toys at flea markets and second-hand shops as these vendors may not be monitoring for recalled products.
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• Check and follow age guidance and other safety information on packaging.
• Avoid toys with small parts (or pieces that separate or can be broken off) for children under age three and children who mouth toys.
• Inspect toys— look for sturdy parts that can stand up to the rigors of childhood play.
• Read instructions for assembly and use. Complete and return warranty cards (which are also used if a recall is issued).
• Remove and recycle all packaging from a toy before giving it to a baby or toddler.
• Separate toys to ensure that younger children cannot access toys that are too old and potentially unsafe for them.
• Supervise kids when they play. Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.
• Exercise caution when buying toys at flea markets and second-hand shops as these vendors may not be monitoring for recalled products.
Click here to return to Toys and Games page on this website.
Click here for article on Toy Buying Tips by age-appropriateness.
