Top 10 Tips for Toy Safety Protect your baby from choking and
other dangers by following these important guidelines every time
you shop for a new toy. Choosing a toy that will brighten your
baby's face is fun, but it's essential to keep safety in mind
too. The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American
Academy of Pediatrics recommend that you first consider the
basics of toy safety, factors that pose an even greater threat
to children than issues recently in the news about toxic toys.
Top 10 Toy Safety Tips - Avoid toys with sharp points and edges.
- Put toys intended for older kids out of reach of babies and
toddlers. Kids love to yank and pull apart toys, so choose
sturdy toys that don't have loose, moving parts that can easily
come off. - Buy age-appropriate toys. Read the label, and if
it's not recommended for children under a certain age, then
don't buy it for your baby. - Search for toys that are washable
or include the words non-toxic on the label, since so many toys
end up in baby’s mouth.