What Makes a Safe Toy for Your Child?

Buy safe gifts and toys this month. Find out what age a toy is made for by reading the label. The label will say something like: “Safe for children 8 years and younger”. If you are unsure if a toy is safe and there is no information on the toy, then do not buy it. Here are additional things to look for:

• Strings & cords: can wrap around a baby’s neck and cause choking or suffocation
• Loud noises: from toys like guns, can damage a baby or child’s hearing
• Sharp and pointy objects: can cut or poke your baby’s skin, eyes, and other body parts
• Small Toys: that can fit in a baby’s mouth, can be swallowed and hurt your baby
• Toys that fly or shoot objects: These toys can impact your child’s vision. If you allow your child to play with these toys, safety glasses can help protect their eyes.

If the descriptions above match a toy you have or are planning to buy for your child, replace the toy with a safe option. Broken toys are not safe and should be thrown away.

If the descriptions above match a toy you have or are planning to buy for your child, replace the toy with a safe option. Broken toys are not safe and should be thrown away. For more information seattlechildren.org has more tips to keep your baby safe.