Safe Toys
□ Before buying or giving a toy to a child, make sure that it does not have small parts that a small child can choke - such as doll shoes, buttons, beads, whistles in squeaking toys, used for stuffing small balls.(Toy shops have test tubes for checking the size of toys, if any part can pass through the tube, it can get into the child's airways.) Cubes, balls and other small toys must have a diameter of at least 4 cm.)
□ Check, whether the toys have sharp edges or splinters, and check as often as possible if they have any details broken off. Absolutely safe toys can become unsafe after a while.
□ Toys should not have hanging braids longer than twenty centimeters.
❑ Check whether dangerous toys such as balloons, beads, Lego parts, or spherical objects with a diameter of less than 4 cm are within reach.
❑ Be sure to tell older children that they do not pick up the baby near the babytoys that produce loud sounds, such as pistols with pistons, as this can lead to a decrease in the hearing of a small child.
□ Toys must correspond to the development stage of the child and his temperament. If your child likes to throw toys, give him only soft toys made of fabric or foam rubber. Toys such as darts and arrows can cause eye injuries.
□ Be careful with the toys for the baby crib, which are fixed between two side walls and hang over the child's head, so that he has something to look at and stretch his arms. These toys are recommended only for the period from birth to five months, and they should be removed when the child grows up and will be able to get on all fours.
□ Be wary of plastic toys if they are thin, brittle and can break easily, after which sharp or jagged edges will remain, such as the wings of aircraft. Before you buy a toy, bend it slightly in your hands to see how fragile the plastic is.
□ Be alert when the balloons burst, especially during the holidays. Quickly collect pieces and carry them away from small children who like to pop everything in the mouth and can choke on what's left of the burst ball. Do not let babies play with balloons that are not inflated, as they too can cause airway obstruction. Always look after children playing with inflated balloons.
D Unpacking toys, get rid of plastic film as quickly as possible. Babies love to play with such a wrapper, as well as with plastic bags from under their clothes, and can suffocate.
□ Store the toys correctly. It is better not to buy for toys cabinets with doors that can fall on the child and lead to injury or which can pinch his finger. The doors on the hinges should remain open on their own, without support. Instead of boxes for toys
is better to have shelves for toys, which are much safer and accustom the child to order.