Choose safe toys for your child

The search for the right toy for your child, it can be fun and pleasure to meet you - unless you are confused by the countless possibilities! 

In the U.S. each year sells about 2 billion toys and games. Most are safe, but every year more than 100 thousand children end up in the emergency room and more than 10 of them died from injuries uzrkovanih toys. This information makes you think, especially now during the holidays. The good news is that these injuries can be prevented if you follow some basic safety recommendations.

Although the list of bans on toys can seem quite daunting, most parents agree that the warnings are honest and direct. In most cases, they are just common sense combined with realistic estimates of children's abilities and interests.

All ages

Safety precautions that you should keep in mind when giving toys to children of all ages:

· The children can make toys intended or designed for their age than their younger age

· Toys should be durable enough to use and submitted neumjerno age children enjoy their intended

· Toys should not have any sharp parts on it

· They should be made of materials that can not be okrhnuti and become dangerous (for example, glass, thin pastika)

· Must not have any risk of electric shock or fire.

· The label must be checked to not contain any toxic materials, and the percentage of lead must be minimal (for example in crayons), if there is any

Balloons

You can see them on almost all children's celebrations, but the sad fact is that latex balloons causing 7 to 10 deaths each year in the United States. They are especially dangerous when not inflated, or when they are dismembered into smaller pieces, if inhaled, can completely close the child's airways and choke them. Children under 3 years are at the greatest risk, but children under 8 years should not be playing with balloons without supervision. In addition, children should not be allowed to inflate and blow bubbles. If you want your child has a balloon, think about those who are not latex.

To learn the specific needs of different age, read the following chapters:

Babies

Special considerations for children under one year:

· Small items. Objects in diameter smaller than 44 mm should not be given to small children, in fact, they should be kept well away of all children younger than 4 years to prevent choking. If the subject can freely pass through the roll of paper taoletnog, this item was too small and should not be given to small children. In fact, experts agree that any toy that fits in the baby's mouth is too small to be sure, including some pieces of food such as hot dogs, carrots and raisins.

Make sure that rattles and soft toys large enough that they can get stuck in the child's throat. Toys of cloth should be well sewn, and make sure that parts like eyes, buttons or other small parts can not be separated. Each internal braces in toys produced the music or sounds should be large enough so as not to pose a risk of suffocation if they drop out of toys. If you can not determine with certainty what is in gaming, it might be best to keep it away from the baby. The label can also help in determining harmless toys for your child.

· Ropes and cords. The length of rope, string or ribbon on toys (including mobile) should not exceed 35 inches to prevent strangulation.

- Never tie anything around the baby's neck (including small toys or pacifiers-dummies).

- Mobili the bed should be removed from the bed when the child reaches the age of five months or when it is able to boot on his hands and knees.

· Toys in the crib. Do not put large stuffed toys or some soft bedding materials (pillows, blankets, etc.).

· Construction. Toys should not have joints and similar parts that may prignječiti tiny fingers or hands.

· Electrical components. Small children should not be exposed to toys with electrical parts because of the risk of electric shock, burning and fire.

Children from one to two years

· Small objects and strings. Because of the precautions to prevent suffocation and strangulation mentioned warning for babies can also be applied here.

· Construction. In addition to the above warnings, the great toys must also be strong enough that children can stand on them and in them. Toys should not have sharp edges. It also should not contain nails, wire or any sharp objects that are exposed to a child.

· Toys for the ride. For such a yearling to toys should have at least four wheels enough away, a child's feet should touch the floor in a sitting position.

· Electrical toys. Use any type of toy and should be under adult supervision. Batteries that can fall out of toys containing dangerous acid that can end up in children's mouths, and small batteries (for watches) is particularly easy

swallow.

· Dolls and stuffed toys. For yearling, dolls should not have hair, eyes that can move their limbs or folding.

· Art and design. Scissors must have blunt ends. Make sure the non-toxic paints and chalk by the label request marked "ASTM D-4236". This means that the product tested toxicologically.

Safe place to save. Boxes for storing toys with heavy lids should have patent protection, which allows you to cover the drop.

Preschool children (3-5 years)

· Small items. Children this age are still in danger of suffocation, and would not they be allowed to play with small objects.

· Electrical toys. Playing toys of this type should be under adult supervision due to the risk of electric shock or fire.

· Art and design. Children under 6 years can only use blunt scissors tip. Make sure paints and adhesives that use non-toxic.

· Carriage. Sled should not have to specify the equipment or the handbrake because kids that age are not yet mature enough for their use.

· Toys for water. These toys should be used only with adult supervision to prevent choking.

· Missile toys. Toys soft and flexible projectiles, action figures with projectile weapons or guns that shoot ping-pong balls or foam suitable for children from five years onwards.

School children (6 to 12 years)

· Electrical toys. The use of such toys should be supervised by adults.

· Art and design. Children from six years onwards can use regular scissors. Paints and glue should be non-toxic.

· Bicycles. To determine the proper size and amount of bike for your child, Sit the child on the bike so that both his feet firmly on the ground.

· Protective clothing. Appropriate helmets and other protective clothing should be worn when driving a bicycle, skates, reels and other sporting activities.

· Motor vehicles. Olds and younger children should not allow the management of motor vehicles, scooters, lawn mowers, or other motorized vehicles that require a continuous assessment of speed and safety.

· Equipment for Science and Chemistry. Be sure to check the instructions on the label to avoid injury.

· Missile toys. Children 8 years and under can play with action figures of 13 large and 18 cm with missile weapons, and toys for preschoolers. Children 8 years and older can use the rocket on the water pressure, but must not be less than 12 years before they can use to make rockets burning.

· Toys guns. All toy guns should be expressive colors that they can not be replaced with real guns. Children under 11 should not be given guns with cork bullets.

· Air rifles. They are not toys. Cause death and permanent injuries, including blindness. Experts agree that children under 16 should not give air rifle.

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