Having Fun and Being Safe: Santa’s Top Toy List for All Ages
No matter what is on your child’s wish list this year, safety should be at the top of yours.
You have probably read and heard what I am about to say many times, but especially at this time of year with pressures and stress, here are some reminders for your SAFETY FIRST list.
- Many top toys, such as Legos, Kinect, and Hot Wheels, have extremely small pieces that can pose as choking hazards if in the wrong hands or misused.
- Dolls and many other toys often have things attached to them that can come loose become extremely dangerous. Check them over carefully before taking them home.
- Be mindful of toys that are wired or “pose-able” (such as the Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Doll). After a certain amount of wear, the wire may become exposed and dangerous.
- Always help your child remove the toy from the box. Most toys are zip-tied, twist-tied, and secured and need some type of knife or scissor to free it.
- Put batteries in your child’s toy for them and make sure they know how to properly attach all chargers and accessories to electronics.
- And make sure someone got Johnny and Jenny helmets to go along with their new scooters — and all other safety gear that goes along with bikes and moveable toys.
And, always keep an eye on the national recall list after the holiday season, because recalls and safety alerts are published well after people have the toys in their homes.
Here is a link to a best toy guide. The site has recommendations for toys for different age groups and reviews of pluses and minuses about various toys. I have no connection to the creators of the site and merely draw your attention to the site as another source of information.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes frequent information about product recalls, including toys.
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