Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
Toys: Safety Checklist for Younger School-Age Children
The toy is not too heavy for your child's strength.
The toy is well-constructed. (A poorly made toy can break or come apart, easily exposing hazards like wires or springs.)
The toy does not have sharp edges that can cut or scratch.
There are no pointed objects your child can fall on.
All moving parts are securely attached.
A broken toy is repaired or thrown away.
Indoor toys remain indoors so they do not rust.
All riding toys are well-constructed and well-balanced.
Toys made with cloth carry the labels "flame resistant", "flame retardant", or "nonflammable".
Written by Donna Warner Manczak, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Copyright 1999 Clinical Reference Systems
