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Advice On Buying Safe Toys

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When buying toys for your children one of the most important things that you need to consider is safety. This is something which people quite often overlook because they are so focused on finding something which is going to go down a treat with their little one. Nevertheless, things can turn ugly if the proper safety levels are not adhered to. Therefore, you should take note of the tips provided in this blog post in order to ensure that you buy something which is safe for the age of your little one.

First and foremost, every toy that you consider buying should have a label on it which states the age it is suitable for e.g. “this toy is suitable for those aged between two and four years old”. It sounds obvious; but make sure you abide by the rules of the age restriction. After all, a self balancing hoverboard would make a cool gift for any teen, but it’s not ideal for a young child – no matter how much they beg you. This label is there for a reason and it has been provided based on industry standards and professional judgement. We highly recommend checking out the boards on ERideHero if you are still interested. You can check out the different reviews and see the different safety features each one has to offer.

When buying for young children there are lots of different things that you need to bear in mind. When stating “young”, this tends to refer to those that are under the age of three years old. One of the most important things you need to ensure is that the toy you buy does not contain any small parts or any loose parts. This is because children tend to put anything in their mouth and thus they could end up choking on a toy part.

In addition to this, you should also make sure that the toy you buy does not have any sharp edges. It goes without saying that something sharp may lead to your child cutting themselves, and thus can be very dangerous.

A further point worth noting is that whenever you buy a toy for your child you should wash it before you allow them to play with it. Simply use a bit of warm soapy water and a cloth. The reason why this is advisable is because if the toy is not in a box then there is no telling what it may have been exposed to whilst sitting in the warehouse for numerous months.

This leads to a further point; get rid of the boxes and the packaging as soon as your child has opened their toy. After all, this can pose potential danger as well; such as sharp edges from plastic and accidents caused by playing with pieces of string and alike. Therefore, ensure you do not leave anything lying around, even you deem it to simply be rubbish.

So, from finding the best hoverboards for your teen to washing any toys you get for youngers kids, there are our best tips. All in all, if you consider the points mentioned in this blog post, then you should have no problem finding an exciting toy for your child which also boasts high safety levels as well. After all, having fun and playing with one’s toys is something which shouldn’t be dangerous.

5 Comments

  • Lauryn R

    This is very good advice on buying safe toys for our little ones, thank you so much for sharing! My 6 year old wanted a skate board for Christmas but my husband and I both agreed that he is way too young and would get hurt.

  • Amy D

    Great post with great reminders. I always wash my kids toys as well as their clothes when I first purchase them.

  • Linda Manns Linneman

    Thank you for this great information. All children love toys but I always want to make sure they are safe. I really enjoyed this article