Toy Age-Labeling: An Overview for Pediatricians of How Toys Receive Their Age Safety and Developmental Designations

• 2016

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• Shuli Kulak; Ruth Stein
PMID: 27273747DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2015-1803

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This article explains how toys get their age and safety labels. It describes two types of labeling: mandatory safety labels for hazards like small parts that can cause choking, and developmental age-labels that suggest the right age group for a toy. Sometimes these labels are flexible. The article highlights issues with current labeling practices and offers advice to pediatricians on guiding parents about toy safety. Despite regulations, some toys still pose risks to children, such as those with strong magnets. Recommendations are provided to help ensure children's safety when playing with toys.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Development; Consumer Product Safety; Pediatrics; Play and Playthings; Product Labeling; Safety

Institutions: Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Children's Hospital at Montefiore

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