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Shopping for toys during the holidays can be exciting and fun, but it also can be frustrating.
There are thousands of toys to choose from, but it's important to choose the right toy for the right age child. Toys that are meant for older children can be dangerous for younger children.
In 2000, 17 children died in toy-related incidents in the United States. Some suffocated, others died from head trauma and some choked. The fatalities were among an estimated 191,000 children who were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms after toy-related incidents and 13 children died.
The most important thing to do is READ THE LABEL. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission requires toy manufacturers to meet stringent safety standards and to label certain toys that could be a hazard for younger children. Look for labels that give age recommendations and use that information as a guide.
Labels on toys that state "not recommended for children under three ... contains small parts," are labeled that way because they may pose a choking hazard. Toys should be developmentally appropriate to suit the skills, abilities, and interests of the child.
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Copyright 2007 by Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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