10 Tips on How to Buy Safe Toys
Posted on November 17th, 2007 in Parenting
With so many toys recalled this year, I'm already quite skeptical in buying my kids new toys. Choking hazards, excessing amounts of lead, “date-rape” drug effect are just some of the reasons why we parents should be vigilant and cautious when buying (not just toys) for our kids.
Here are 10 tips from Gifts.com on How to Buy Safe Toys.
1. Adhere to age guidelines indicated on the packaging.
2. Do the toilet paper tube test, “anything that can pass through the tube is too small to be given to a child under 3.”
3. Check if a part can be bitten off or swallowed.
4. Avoid toys that have a string, ribbon or chord longer than 6 inches.
5. Make sure that the toy has a nontoxic, durable finish.
6. Avoid toys with sharp points, edges, or breakable parts.
7. For ride-on toys, make sure that it is sturdy and stable. Also, make sure that your child has the proper safety equipment to use it.
8. Toys with a decibel level higher than 100 can be harmful to the child's hearing.
9. Avoid toys that have shooting and throwing projectiles, it can cause injuries.
10. Check the Consumer Products Safety Commission for announcement on recalled toys.
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