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Magnet ingestion

Magnet ingestion occurs when a child swallows one or more magnets, which can attract through intestinal tissue and cause serious internal injury.

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Safe toys for babies

Safe toys for babies

Why toy safety changes so quickly in infancy Babies do not use toys in the way adults expect. A newborn may briefly track a high-contrast object, while an older infant may grasp, shake, bang, throw, pull, crawl toward, and mouth the same object. Oral exploration is developmentally normal, but it means every accessible surface and […]

How to choose safe baby toys

How to choose safe baby toys

Start with age, ability, and setting Age recommendations are an important starting point, but they are not a substitute for observing your individual baby. A label such as “6 months and up” generally reflects expected motor skills, oral exploration, and the size or complexity of components. Consider whether your baby can sit, roll, crawl, pull, […]

Strong Magnets and Magnetic Toy Hazards

Strong Magnets and Magnetic Toy Hazards

Why Strong Magnets Are Dangerous The principal concern is not simply that a magnet is small. It is the combination of small size and strong magnetic force. High-powered neodymium magnets, sometimes sold as desk toys, construction sets, novelty objects, or replacement parts, can be small enough to pass through a child’s mouth and can exert […]