Safe Toys and Gifts
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. PPN’s Resource Central has links to information that may be helpful for individuals and families to better prepare for the holiday season.
Search the Resource Central website for more resources with keywords: Gift giving, Play and Playthings, or Holidays, for more information.

How to Buy Safe Toys
This webpage emphasizes the importance of checking for age-appropriate toys, avoiding toys with small parts that can be choking hazards, and ensuring that toys are made of non-toxic materials.

How High-Powered Magnetic Toys Can Harm Children
This blog post warns parents about the potential dangers of magnetic toys causing serious health issues if ingested, as well as the risks of infections and allergic reactions from fake piercings.

Choosing Safe Toys
This webpage emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate toys, checking for potential hazards like small parts or sharp edges, and ensuring toys meet safety standards.

Making the Holidays Safe
This webpage discusses common hazards that children may face during holidays such as decorations, toys, food safety, and travel risks.

A Guide to Safe Versus Unsafe Gifts for Kids
This webpage highlights potential hazards of certain toys and offers practical tips to ensure children's safety while still having fun.

Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children: AAP Report Explained
This webpage aims to help parents make informed decisions when purchasing toys for their babies, ensuring that the toys contribute positively to their growth and well-being.

How to Buy Safe Toys
This webpage emphasizes the importance of checking for age-appropriate toys, avoiding toys with small parts that can be choking hazards, and ensuring that toys are made of non-toxic materials.

How High-Powered Magnetic Toys Can Harm Children
This blog post warns parents about the potential dangers of magnetic toys causing serious health issues if ingested, as well as the risks of infections and allergic reactions from fake piercings.

Choosing Safe Toys
This webpage emphasizes the importance of age-appropriate toys, checking for potential hazards like small parts or sharp edges, and ensuring toys meet safety standards.

Making the Holidays Safe
This webpage discusses common hazards that children may face during holidays such as decorations, toys, food safety, and travel risks.

A Guide to Safe Versus Unsafe Gifts for Kids
This webpage highlights potential hazards of certain toys and offers practical tips to ensure children's safety while still having fun.

Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children: AAP Report Explained
This webpage aims to help parents make informed decisions when purchasing toys for their babies, ensuring that the toys contribute positively to their growth and well-being.