Toys For Every Child
When you're choosing toys for your baby, consider cost and safety. Toys need to be sturdy. They should have smooth edges and not break, splinter or crack. Make sure the toys can be cleaned easily. Test all toys regularly to make sure there are no loose parts.
All babies explore with their mouths. Make sure toys are safe for mouthing. Avoid play materials that are made of foam. Your baby could bite off a piece and choke.
Use these guidelines when you're choosing toys for your baby:
- The toy is interesting to explore and manipulate.
- The toy is not a choking hazard.
- The toy matches the child's physical abilities.
- The toy challenges but does not frustrate.
- The toy is well-constructed and durable.
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