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Small parts

Small parts are detachable toy components that can become choking or swallowing hazards for infants and young children.

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Checking toys for safety

Checking toys for safety

Start with age, development, and the whole play context Begin with the manufacturer’s age recommendation, but treat it as one part of the assessment. Age labels often reflect foreseeable hazards such as small parts, cord length, sound intensity, or complexity. They do not replace observation of the individual child. A premature infant, a baby with […]