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National Hospice Care Awareness Month

Safe Toys and Gifts Month


Every year thousands of new toys enter the market and into the homes of millions of people. Unfortunately little pieces on the toys, lead paint and magnets, just some examples, have caused horrible and even fatal accidents. These incidents can be prevented when the parents inspect and closely monitor all new and old toys to make sure they are safe before they are even taken out of the package.

There are numerous websites available to inform parents of dangerous toys and product recalls. It is crucial for your child's safety to stay up to date on this information and closely scrutinize the toys that your children are in contact with. During the holidays this is particularly important as your children receive numerous gifts.

November 2007
Sources: Health Day, www.toyinfo.org, Prevent Blindness America

 

Feature Stories

How to make safe toys your holiday priority

Alison Cassady, toy tester on a mission

After the purchase, keeping your child toys safe is just as important

Related Information

Play and Skill Development

Choosing Safe Toys

Toys and Childhood Lead Exposure

Related Resources

Prevent Blindness America

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

 

 

 



 

 
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