| The holiday season is an exciting time for youngsters. | | | | the ages of three to five years. In order to avoid |
| They begin asking weeks before Christmas for Santa | | | | injury, it is recommended to avoid buying toys made |
| to bring them the most popular toys and games. As | | | | of thin, fragile plastic. Children within this age group |
| a parent it can sometimes be difficult to decide on | | | | are sometimes clumsy and see no danger while |
| the most appropriate Santa gift items that your child | | | | running, jumping and climbing. Falling on a toy truck |
| receives. Although you want to delight and surprise | | | | made of a thin plastic material could break and |
| your child with great gifts from Santa, are those | | | | seriously injure him or her. Be sure to read the label |
| highly advertised toys the best for them? | | | | for product recommendations and online product |
| When shopping for Santa gifts for children the most | | | | reviews before buying. Examine the toy closely to |
| important thing to remember is to buy an | | | | look for sharp edges, product construction and |
| age-appropriate toy, especially for a child under the | | | | materials. |
| age of three years old. The first thing that a young | | | | Safety continues to be a high priority for older |
| child under three will do when coming in contact with | | | | children as well. For children between the ages of six |
| anything within reach is to put it in his or her mouth. | | | | to twelve, the dangers may be different but still |
| Whether it is a small item like a button or coin or a | | | | important to consider while shopping for them. For |
| larger item like a toy, it goes straight to the mouth. | | | | children within this age group, one of the most |
| It's the way a young child experiences the world | | | | requested items is a shiny, new bicycle. When |
| around him. For this reason, toys with small parts | | | | purchasing a bike, find one that is the right size for |
| should be avoided. Young children could easily choke | | | | the child and add some protective gear like a helmet |
| on toys with removable or loose fitting pieces. It is | | | | and kneepads. |
| particularly important that a young child be given toys | | | | By using caution and good common sense judgment |
| that are educational but safety is the top priority. | | | | when buying toys to place under the tree from |
| First read the product packaging for the | | | | Santa, your youngsters will not only be thrilled but |
| recommended age, but use your own judgment as | | | | also safe as they play with their holiday gifts time |
| you closely examine the overall product for safety. | | | | and time again. |
| There are many toys available for children between | | | | |