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Purchase
appropriate toys for the appropriate age.
Some toys designed for older children might be
dangerous for younger children.
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Electric
toys should be UL/FM approved.
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Toys
with sharp points, sharp edges, strings, cords, or parts
small enough to be swallowed should not be given to small
children.
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Be
careful of holiday gift wrapping, like bags, paper,
ribbons and bows. These items can pose suffocation and
choking hazards to a small child.
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Children
under age 4 can choke on small parts contained in toys or
games and balls with a diameter of one and three-quarters
of an inch or less.
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Children
under age 8 can choke or suffocate on un-inflated or
broken balloons.
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Remove
strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young
children.
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Watch
for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in
length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies.
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Place
older ornaments and decorations that might be painted with
lead paint out of the reach of small children and pets.
