| Buying toys for your children can be difficult because | | | | what they have to say about it. Many toys have age |
| all too often toys contain small pieces, breakable | | | | restrictions on the boxes, but some do not. Use your |
| parts, or have sharp edges. But there are ways to | | | | best judgment when choosing these types of toys. |
| cut down on the number of unsafe toys that you | | | | The same goes for bath toys and infant toys. Once |
| bring into your home. Educating yourself about toy | | | | you have found a toy company that manufactures |
| safety will help you make better decisions about | | | | safe toys for children, you should continue to |
| which toys you should let your children play with. You | | | | purchase toys from the company until your child |
| should pay particular attention to baby toys as your | | | | grows out of them. Ride on toys should always be |
| baby can become seriously injured when playing with | | | | used under supervision so that your child does not |
| unsafe toys. As your child grows, they will be able to | | | | suffer any injuries. |
| play with more toys and avoid injury. | | | | Other toys that involve movement include inflatable |
| There are many different types of toys on the | | | | bouncer, jumpers, and other preschool toys. These |
| market today. Just because developmental toys are | | | | toys should only be used by one child at a time and |
| meant to educate and help your child learn does not | | | | should not be used unless a parent is present. |
| mean they are safe. You should always inspect a toy | | | | Children can fall off these toys and injure themselves. |
| after bringing it home or when you are thinking about | | | | As with most toys, you should limit the amount of |
| purchasing it at the store. Pieces that can be | | | | time that a child can use the toy. This will also reduce |
| swallowed, packaging that can cause suffocation, and | | | | injury. Keeping your child safe is your first priority as |
| wires that stick out are not toys that you want your | | | | a parent. If a toy seems unsafe, then it probably is. |
| child to play with. Find soft toys for babies, and toys | | | | Children's playhouses and toddler beds should be |
| that have large pieces for toddles. Toddler toys | | | | constructed with care using the correct tools. If a |
| should be put away after use especially if there are | | | | playhouse is not constructed correctly, then it could |
| other children that could hurt themselves. Buying a | | | | collapse and cause injury. The same goes for toddler |
| toy chest will help keep clutter to a minimum. | | | | beds. You should read all of the instructions before |
| If you are unsure about the age limit of a particular | | | | building these items. |
| toy, you should call the toy manufacturers to see | | | | |