How to Buy Safe Toys

• 2024

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This webpage provides tips for buying safe toys and highlights the importance of toy safety. It describes how to prevent injuries by choosing age-appropriate toys, avoiding small parts that can cause choking, and ensuring toys are well-made. The report also shares data on toy-related deaths and injuries in 2023, noting common hazards like bouncy balls and flotation devices. Nonmotorized scooters caused many injuries among children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) tracks these incidents to improve safety standards and recalls dangerous products when necessary to protect children from harm.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accidents, Home; Child, Preschool; Consumer Product Safety; Infant; Play and Playthings; Safety; Gift Giving

Institutions: Healthy Children

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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