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Toys and Toy Accessories Strike Back: Pediatric Injuries From Plush Toys, Toy Figurines, and Doll and Toy Accessories

  • 2022
  • Carolina Vega; Nirupama Kannikeswaran; Ahmad Farooqi; Rajan Arora
    • PMID: 34787986DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000002389

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    This article describes a study on injuries from toys like plush toys, figurines, and doll accessories. It looks at injury trends in children aged 0 to 18 years from 2010 to 2018. Most injuries happened in kids aged 3 to 5 years, with some being severe due to choking hazards. The study highlights the need for better safety measures for young children’s toys. Additionally, it includes information about toy safety laws and regulations aimed at preventing such injuries by setting standards for toy manufacturing and labeling requirements to ensure children's safety while playing with these products.

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