Safe Toys for your Toddler Safety of your children in every possible aspect is always at the top of your mind. However, you may not be aware that the toys you have bought could be a source of trouble for them. Toys are not just fun for kids; they can also be part of their learning experience and a source of danger. It is very important to choose the right toys for very young children and toddlers. The wrong toys can cause serious injury while with the right ones can make you feel relaxed, as your children’s playthings, you know, are safe. Here is a checklist for your benefit:
Cleanliness: Whatever toys your children use, ensure that they are clean. It’s not just visible dirt you need to be worried about; spittle and other bodily fluids could spoil the toys, although invisible; their pathogenic content can be dangerous to children. This should not make you become paranoid about toys in general; just follow normal precautions to ensure cleanliness. Age-appropriacy: All toys have recommended ages on the packaging. Make sure that the toys are age appropriate, especially for children under the age of three. Warning labels: Look for warning labels on the packaging or the toy itself and follow all precautions listed. Defects: Toys are sometimes recalled if they are found to be defective, or if there are complaints from parents about dangers that were not spotted during the process of manufacture. Check whether the toy you have bought has been recalled or not. You can get this information from a number of internet resources. Dangerous removable parts: Be extra careful of very small toys or toys that have small removable parts. If a toy or a part of it can go into a toddler’s mouth, it probably will, and that could be trouble.