Do you have a toddler on your gift list? If so, remember that small children and infants automatically put items in their mouths.
Inspect For Safety
Safety is the first thing you should check. Toys with small parts are always suspect. Parts small enough to fit into a tot’s mouth can be a choking hazard.
Plush toys are ideal for small children, but check the construction. If the eyes, nose, or other small features are not tightly secured, these items can come off when a child inevitably chews on it.
Any toy with a sharp edge is a potential safety hazard. A child walking or running with such a toy can fall and be injured by it. Again, tots like to put things in their mouths, so sharp edges could cut their lips, gums or tongues.
Any Electric Or Heating Elements?
Only children 8 years of age or over should receive electric toys with heating elements. Don’t be tempted to buy these for a younger child just because they would be fun to play with.
Find Out What’s Been Recalled
Before setting out on a toy shopping trip, find out which have been recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can tell...
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