Toy Safety

Toy Safety

Toys and games are tons of fun for kids and adults. Whether your kids are working on a puzzle, playing with building blocks or even inventing their own games, here are a few things to think about to help them stay safer and have a blast.

Info on Toy-related Injuries

In an average year, almost 200,000 children under the age of 15 years are seen in emergency departments for toy-related injuries. That’s over 500 kids every day. More than a third of those injured are children 5 and under.

Top Tips

  1. Consider your child’s age when purchasing a toy or game. It’s worth a second to read the instructions and warning labels to make sure it’s just right for your child.
  2. Before you’ve settled on the perfect toy, check to make sure there aren’t any small parts or other potential choking hazards.
  3. Keep a special eye on small game pieces that may be a choking hazard for young children. While these kinds of games are great for older kids, they can pose a potential danger for younger, curious siblings.
  4. After play time is over, use a bin or container to store toys for next time. Make sure there are no holes or hinges that could catch little fingers.

Learn More

These top tips can help get you started. But if you’re interested in learning more toy safety tips, you can read below.

Toy Safety Tips

Find the Perfect Toy for the Right Age

  1. Consider your child’s age and development when purchasing a toy or game. Read the instructions and warning labels to make sure it’s just right for your child.
  2. Before you’ve settled on the perfect toy, check to make sure there aren’t any small parts or other potential choking hazards.

Don’t Forget a Helmet for Riding Toys

  1. If your children have their hearts set on a new bike, skateboard, scooter or other riding equipment, be sure to include a CPSC certified helmet to keep them safe while they’re having fun.
  2. Learn more bike safety tips and our Safe Jungle helmet fitting tips here.

Store Toys After Play

  1. After play time is over, use a bin or container to store toys for next time. Make sure there are no holes or hinges that could catch little fingers.

Look Up Product Recalls

  1. Go to www.recalls.gov for information about product recalls related to kids.

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