SAFETY TIPS

Toys & Ornament Safety Tips

1. Purchase appropriate toys for the appropriate age.  Some toys designed for older children might be dangerous for younger children.

2. Electric toys should be UL/FM approved.

3. Toys with sharp points, sharp edges, strings, cords, or parts small enough to be swallowed should not be given to small children.

4. Be careful of holiday gift wrapping, like bags, paper, ribbons and bows. These items can pose suffocation and choking hazards to a small child.

5. Children under age 4 can choke on small parts contained in toys or games and balls with a diameter of one and three-quarters of an inch or less.

6. Children under age 8 can choke or suffocate on un-inflated or broken balloons.

7. Remove strings and ribbons from toys before giving them to young children.

8. Watch for pull toys with strings that are more than 12 inches in length. They could be a strangulation hazard for babies.

9. Place older ornaments and decorations that might be painted with lead paint out of the reach of small children and pets.