| Gifts are some of the reasons we look forward to | | | | have heating elements. I personally prefer toys that |
| these holidays. The joy of getting a thoughtful gift from | | | | use batteries and generally avoid toys with heating |
| a dear one is always great. It can only be equaled by | | | | elements. |
| that of seeing your gift was right and gave your | | | | Polythene wrappers have been known to suffocate |
| beloved ones a reason to be happy. Striving to ensure | | | | toddlers. So, please, make sure you throw them far |
| you get the right gift is actually a tough process. It is | | | | away from their reach. |
| more so when you shop for your kid's gift. You want | | | | Take some time out to read the instructions. Make |
| something they'll love. However, you also want | | | | sure they are approved by the proper government |
| something that will be safe for them to use even in | | | | agency. Those folks know a lot about these things and |
| your absence. | | | | are charged to make sure companies comply with |
| There are certain "no-go" areas as far as children's | | | | certain rules. They often recall some toys based on |
| toys are concerned. There are considerations to make | | | | user's feedback. Avoid any toy that has been recalled. |
| for each age bracket. For example, Children under 3 | | | | Check the toys you've already bought from time to |
| years are very likely to put small bits into their mouths. | | | | time to ensure they've not been recalled. If any is |
| So if you want to buy them Lego type of toys you | | | | recalled, be decisive enough to destroy it even if it is |
| must ensure they many times bigger than any baby's | | | | your child's favorite. There will be pleas and protests |
| mouth can handle. Because anything that goes into a | | | | but you should know how to explain to your child that |
| baby's mouth is likely to be swallowed. And you don't | | | | you've just discovered it is unsafe for him or her. Put |
| want emergencies in the future all because you bought | | | | your foot down. You know what's at stake here. |
| your kid some toys. | | | | And a point to note is that recalls are not only made |
| Another consideration is the design and finish of the | | | | for products from small unknown companies. The |
| toys. Toys with sharp edges are generally not good | | | | biggest and the best have had some of their toys |
| for children. Yes, some may look very attractive but | | | | recalled. It's just a matter of folks discovering |
| you do know enough to avoid them. | | | | something unsafe no one thought of previously. |
| Please, do not buy toys that have labels showing an | | | | Make sure every toy package is well disposed |
| age that is above your child's. A lot of folks like taking | | | | especially if you have kids in different age brackets. |
| pride in the fact that their kids are a few years | | | | What may not be a hazard for a 10 year old might be |
| smarter than their ages. This is not a good occasion to | | | | for a 3 year old. Keep the holidays happy. Ensure your |
| show that pride. This is especially true if the toy in | | | | kids play safely and in safety. |
| question has to be plugged into the mains or if they | | | | |