July 2007
September 2006
Toy Safety Checklist
by likebike (via)Use recommended age labelling as a guide
Look for warnings or other safety messages on toy packaging
Buy only toys suitable for the child's age group
Avoid toys with sharp points or edges
Check rigid eyes and noses on soft toys; make sure they cannot be pulled off
Examine wheels on toy cars to make sure they are secure
Make sure small parts of larger toys cannot break off
AFTER BUYING
Look for warnings or other safety messages on toy packaging
Read carefully all instructions included in and on the toy packaging
Throw away all toy packaging such as plastic, cellophane and styrofoam
Teach your child the proper use of toys. For example, darts and arrows should not be pointed at anyone
Throw away broken toys that cannot be fixed
Make sure that batteries in toys are properly installed
Do not allow a child to sleep with a battery-operated toy
Supervise children playing with balloons
Throw away pieces of broken balloons
Remove toys and mobiles strung across cribs and playpens when baby begins to push up with hands and knees
Make sure that large toy boxes have good ventilation and that the lid is lightweight and well supported
Teach children to put their toys away
Examine toys regularly for signs of wear and tear
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