Choose safe toys
Pay attention to age labeling: Toy packaging usually indicates the appropriate age group, which is based on the child's physical development and cognitive level. For example, toys for infants aged 0-1 are often soft, easy to grip, and have no small parts to prevent accidental ingestion by infants; And toys for children over 3 years old may have some small parts because at this stage, children are unlikely to put objects in their mouths.
Check material and quality: prioritize non-toxic, harmless, and odorless materials, such as environmentally friendly plastics, natural wood, organic cotton, etc. Ensure that the surface of the toy is smooth, without sharp edges, burrs, stable structure, and parts are not easily detached. For toys with paint, attention should be paid to whether the paint is environmentally friendly and avoid containing harmful substances such as heavy metals.
Choose legitimate purchasing channels: It is recommended to purchase toys from legitimate shopping malls, supermarkets, or official websites. Toys from these channels usually undergo strict quality testing, ensuring better quality and safety. Avoid buying toys from street vendors or unknown online stores to prevent the purchase of counterfeit and inferior products.
Precautions for using toys
Correct installation and assembly: For some toys that need to be assembled, such as children's bicycles, building block castles, etc., parents should install and assemble them correctly according to the instructions to ensure the stability and safety of the toys. Before use, check whether each component is securely installed to avoid accidents during children's play.
Supervise children's use: When children play with toys, parents should provide appropriate supervision nearby, especially for toys with certain risks, such as electric toys, catapult toys, etc. Teach children the correct gameplay to prevent them from getting injured due to incorrect use. For example, tell children not to shoot catapult toys at others to avoid damaging important parts such as eyes.
Regular inspection and maintenance: Regularly check the condition of toys to see if there are any damage, loose parts, or other issues. For plush toys, attention should be paid to cleaning and disinfection to prevent the growth of bacteria; For electric toys, it is necessary to check whether the battery compartment is loose and whether the wires are damaged to avoid safety accidents such as leakage. If safety hazards are found in toys, they should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.
Safety of special toys
Electric toys: Choose electric toys with good insulation performance and safety certification, check if the battery box has a safety lock to prevent children from accidentally opening the battery box and coming into contact with the battery. When using, make sure that the toy does not overheat during charging or use to avoid fires or burns to children.
Shooting toys: such as slingshots, toy crossbows, etc., these types of toys have a certain amount of shooting power and are prone to causing harm to children. Choose products with moderate ejection force and safety protection devices, and strictly teach children to play in open and unmanned areas, avoiding firing at people or fragile objects.
Magnetic toys: Some magnetic building blocks, magnetic puzzles, and other toys contain small magnets. If children accidentally consume them, it may cause intestinal blockage or damage. Parents should choose magnetic toys that are reliable in quality, strong in magnetism, and not easy to fall off, and educate their children not to put toys in their mouths.
Water toys, such as swimming rings and water slides, should be checked for leaks, damages, and other issues before use. When children use water toys, they must be accompanied by adults to ensure that they play in safe water and prevent drowning accidents.
