The arrival of the end of the year is also the arrival of Christmas. It is normal that at this time of year, parents want to give toys to children and, often, to satisfy their children's wishes, they end up buying items without paying attention to the safety of the toy. Therefore, we have brought measures that help when choosing.
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preoccupation with toys
In 2007, we U.S, more than 10 million toys have been withdrawn from circulation due to safety concerns for the target audience. Most of them were toys with small or toxic parts. In 2012, new laws were introduced to improve toy standards, but even so, there are still factors that may not be safe for children. Check out some measures to be followed.
Check the age recommendation
The toy boxes must contain the indication of age for a child to be able to play with that toy. Respect the recommended age to avoid accidents. And carry out your individual assessment, see how the toy works and assess whether it is suitable for the child or not.
UL Seal
The acronym UL comes from the company Underwriters Laboratories, a company specialized in carrying out tests on products electronics and security. Check the product boxes to see if the UL seal is present, if so, it guarantees extra security.
toxic materials
Some children's materials, or even toys, contain toxic materials and cause damage if ingested. Always check before making the purchase if there is the presence of toxic materials in the product, usually on the box itself you should inform.
Safety equipment
Many children dream of riding a skateboard, bicycle, roller skates and ask their parents to make their gift one of these objects. But in order to keep the children safe, it is necessary to purchase safety equipment such as: helmets, knee pads and elbow pads, because in the event of a fall, they may not be hurt so much. In addition to the equipment, it is always good to have an adult monitoring and teaching how to practice the sport.