Toys for Kids

Toys and childcare

Toys are important for the child’s growing and learning years. Those parents and care givers of children need to be very careful in choosing toys for their children. Every year over 150,000 toys related injuries are reported. These mostly include falls, swallowing of very small toys, or pushing them up their nose or ears. Sharp edges will cut them.

Select the toys carefully keeping in mind how they have been designed and the quality of the toy. Do not keep any toy that has sharp points and edges, or very small parts. Also avoid toys which make a loud noise or propel objects.

Buy those toys that are age relevant and not to intricate for the child. Each toy has a reference written on it. 

Always read labels for safety, toxicity and washable materials. 

Look for electrical parts and if they have been tested for safety.

Read the instruction on the toy before using it and explain to your child how to use it before he or she operates it.

Always stay close by when the children are playing. Watch carefully and spot the accident before it happens.

Check the toys for any broken pieces, they could be hazardous. Sharp and jagged edges of wooden and plastic toys can be very dangerous. See that only non toxic paints have been used on toys.

Teach your children to keep the toys away after playing with them as they are likely to trip on them.

Keep the toys on shelves, and let them see which they want to play with and tell them to keep it back in its place after playing.