KEEP SAFETY IN MIND WHEN BUYING TOYS FOR CHILDREN

Wed November 21, 2012

DUPAGE COUNTY-As we approach the busy holiday shopping season, the DuPage County Health Department is offering the following safety tips to shoppers who will be buying toys for children.

Before you purchase a toy:

Read all warnings and instructions on the box.
Ask yourself if the toy is right for your child's ability and age.
Avoid purchasing toys with sharp or rigid points, spikes, rods, or dangerous edges.
Check the lenses and frames of children's sunglasses; many can break and cause injuries.
Buy toys that will withstand impact and not break into dangerous shards.
Look for the letters "ASTM." This means the product meets the national safety standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Avoid toys that shoot or include parts that fly off. Remember that BB guns are NOT toys.

Before allowing children to play with toys:

Inspect toys for safe, sturdy construction.
Explain how to use the toy.
Fix or throw away broken toys.

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KEEP SAFETY IN MIND WHEN BUYING TOYS FOR CHILDREN

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