If you are having difficulty choosing which toys to buy for your child then here are some tips that can help you make sure that kids are safe and having fun.
Shop at a recognized or specialist toy store, shopping at these stores ensure that toys meet the safety standards. These stores also have employees who will be only to willing to guide you as to what age
appropriate toys you should buy
There are millions of toys on the market and hundreds more added to store inventory each year. Choosing toys should enhance
the development of your child and be safe at the same time. Many
children are at risk, especially ages 3 and under because they are more likely to put things in their mouths.
It is therefore important if you are trying to save money, to check second hand toys before use or better yet a toy library would be a safer option. These libraries will lend age appropriate toys which are in good condition.
Be sure to check safety symbols. Many toys will have a warning
that will indicate if they are not suitable for a particular age. "Check for small parts" is a typical warning.
If you see a lion mark on the toy this usually means that the manufacturer has claimed the toys are of a higher standard of quality and safety.
Keeping a child’s toys safe?
Throw away damaged or broken toys as these can cause accidents. Encourage the child to tidy things up, this
will reduce the risk of falling or tripping over toys, having a fun toy box may encourage your child to do so. When using battery powered toys, do not mix old and new batteries as the old batteries tend to
over-heat.
While it is
great that our children are having fun, ultimately it is our responsibility to make sure that our little ones are
safe.
