| In the toddler period, enormous changes take place in | | | | toys with holes, rough, pointed edges and sharp |
| a child. Your baby is entering a whole new stage in | | | | sides. Your child may possibly hurt himself by sticking |
| his life where his sense of autonomy and | | | | it to his eyes or pinching his fingers. Keep your baby |
| independence increases. There is an intense desire to | | | | away from long strings and ropes. The child may try |
| explore his environment and discover new ways to | | | | to play with this and end up strangling himself. |
| manipulate objects on his own. | | | | Plastic wrappings can also pose a threat for your little |
| At this point, it is important for a parent to support | | | | tyke. It is important to remove the packaging first |
| the child's growing independence with sensitivity and | | | | before offering it to your little one. He may try to |
| patience. A major goal for a parent is to learn how | | | | put his head inside it which can suffocate him. A |
| to promote autonomy yet maintain a safe, healthful | | | | harmless toy is one which cannot injure your child if it |
| environment. | | | | happens to fall on him, so it does not have to be big |
| Toys play an essential part in a child's development. It | | | | and heavy. |
| can help the child acquire new physical and mental | | | | Caution should also be done in checking the nature of |
| skills. In giving your baby toddler toys to play with, | | | | materials the toy is made of. Carefully identify if it is |
| safety precautions should always be kept in mind. A | | | | made of non toxic materials and contains any amount |
| toddler is very curious with his surroundings so they | | | | of lead. This can be dangerous for your child and |
| are often at risks to accidents. It is best to have | | | | may turn out to be fatal. Toddlers always put |
| preventive measures before giving a toy to your | | | | objects in their mouth so there is a tendency that |
| precious child. | | | | they may bite on a toy containing this harmful |
| Generally, the most vital aspect of safety is to be | | | | substance. |
| very careful and focused in purchasing a toy. It is an | | | | And lastly, good toys do not necessarily mean it |
| excellent idea to read all the information on the box | | | | being expensive. There are a million of toys in the |
| thoroughly before deciding to purchase the toy. | | | | market to choose from. You just have to shop |
| One thing to consider in making playtime safe is to | | | | wisely and find trustworthy toy makers that have |
| adhere to the manufacturer's recommended age. This | | | | high standards and are child friendly. The price should |
| means buy age appropriate toys for your child. Do | | | | not be an issue as long as the toy can stimulate your |
| not buy toys that are advanced or behind your | | | | child's mind as well as guarantee his safety. |
| baby's development. Children under the age of 3 | | | | Toys facilitate child growth physically, mentally and |
| years should never play with toys which consist of | | | | emotionally. The benefits of toddler toys are |
| small elements that are removable. This may pose as | | | | immeasurable so it is essential to choose safe toys |
| a choking hazard for the child for the reason that | | | | to be able to create an environment that is both fun |
| they try to eat anything they get their hands on. | | | | and conducive for learning not only for the toddler |
| Another way to promote safety is to avoid buying | | | | but the whole family. |