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| Tips on Toys |
Toys
can be dangerous if they are not related to the age level of your
child. For example, a toy that has many small removable parts is
fascinating to the six year old-and to his baby sister too, but
that little creeper would very likely swallow so small an object.
And there are tools that can be handled skillfully by the 12 year
old that might cause injury to his younger brother. This chart lists
both dangerous and safe toys for children of different ages.
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| Age
Group - 2-3 years old |
| Safe
Toys |
Dangerous
Toys |
Sturdy
rattles
Brightly colored beads on strong cord
washable squeak toys
stuffed animals
large, soft balls
blocks with rounded corners
push and pull toys |
those
small enough to swallow flammable objects
toys with small removable parts
those with poisonous paint
stuffed animals with glass or button eyes
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| Age
Group - 2-3 years |
| Safe
Toys |
Dangerous
Toys |
large
peg boards
wooden animals
large crayons
rocking horse
sturdy cars and wagons
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those
with sharp edges
objects with small removable parts
poisonous paints
marbles
beads
coins
flammable toys
stuffed animals with glass or button eyes |
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| Age
Group - 3-6 years |
| Safe
Toys |
Dangerous
Toys |
non-electrical
trains
building blocks
dolls and doll equipment
blackboard and dustless chalk
modeling clay
simple construction sets
paints and paint book
small sports equipment |
sharp
or cutting toys
highly flammable costumes, unless treated
electrical toys
shooting games that endanger eyes
poisonous painting sets
In-balanced tricycles or wagons that may topple |
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| Age
Group - 6-12 years |
| Safe
Toys |
Dangerous
Toys |
carpenter
bench
lightweight tools for younger children
hobby materials, in particular conductible kites
well constructed sports equipment |
non approved
electrical toys
see that all electrical toys for children bear the UL (Underwriter's
Laboatory) label, for safety approved electrical toys
sharp edged tools
poorly made sports equipment
sharp or cutting toys
shooting toys
air rifles |
Adapted from "Our Children's World" by the National Safety Council
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site is not meant to be a substitute for regular visits to your
Health Care Provider, nor should it take the place of their advice.
However, it is one other source of information for you and your
family. It is advised that you see your Health Care Provider for
the evaluation and treatment of illness. The links from this site
may contain information that is not in line with the teachings of
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and His Followers, the members of
the Seventh Family of The Nation of Islam. Unnatural birth control
and abortion are never condoned.
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