Preventing accidents with children’s toys

Around 8% of choking accidents among children occur from young children putting a small toy or part of a toy in their mouth, and a piece becoming dislodged and stuck in their throat.

Pen tops, bells and other small parts are notoriously dangerous for children under three.  However, poisoning from the paint used in cheap toys can also cause serious damage to their health.

To ensure that as a parent, you’re doing all you can to keep them safe during play, follow these guidelines.  Most of them are purely common sense, but as we all know, when we’re rushing around, it’s difficult to watch our children constantly, so rather than chastise ourselves when something goes wrong, why not prevent accidents from occurring in the first place, with a little bit of preparation?

1. ALWAYS give your child a toy that is appropriate for their age.  A toy suitable for an older child may well have removable or small parts, which a toddler or baby will naturally put in their mouth.  Kiddyriffic always labels each product with an appropriate age group to help.
2. If you have a younger child (under three), check that the toy has no parts which could fall off during rough play and that it’s large enough so that the child wouldn’t be able to fit it into their mouth.
3. Check there are no liquid substances inside.
4. Ensure that the toy has passed EC regulations for child safety. 
5. Make sure that there are no sharp edges which could cut your baby or toddler. 
6. And finally, we can’t watch our children all the time, but never leave a child in another room to play for any length of time, where an accident could occur without your knowledge.  Always have them in your eyesight at this early age, so if they begin to choke, you can act immediately.

Toys sold at Kiddryriffic are made to the highest standard to ensure that your child can play in absolute safety.  To choose from our vast selection simply visit our website at www.kiddyriffic.com.