12 Tips for Choosing Safe & Eco-Friendly Toys

Nowadays the assortment of different toys is impressive all over the country. It is a real surprise, but despite of this, according to the experts' observations, almost every day the contemporary market gets a new manufacturer, that has a great amount of very attractive and interesting offers. Taking into account this situation, we can't but mention that at present it seems to be possible and easy to grant the request even of the naughtiest child.

However, we should always think of the dangers that may be caused by any toys.

So, what should we pay particular attention to? Let's find the answers to this important question and find out the 12 tips for choosing safe & eco-friendly toys.

1)           Kids under 3 years old have an annoying habit of pulling at their mouth almost everything that comes by the arm to them. This automatically means that we have to avoid any items, containing the small details. In general the contemporary experts do not recommend purchasing toys that are smaller than 4 centimeters in diameter, as they in most cases can cause of suffocation.

2)           If you decided to give your kids a popular device on batteries, make sure that the batteries are securely hidden inside. Ideally, this section has to be screwed.

3)           Choose a reliable and strong toy. Even if your child throws this item heavily, the small details shouldn't fall off.

4)         Mind the paint, which are covering the thing. It doesn't have to flake off. Otherwise your kid will eat it up.  

5)           In general, try to avoid any objects equipped with magnets. As a rule these components can be easily detached and swallowed.

6)           All kids adore different kinds of toys designed for riding. However, before allowing your child to climb on various types of rocking items, check their stability and reliability. Ideally, they should be equipped with special bumpers or tight seat belts. Only in this way your kid will avoid falls and injuries.

7)           Toys that have sharp corners or edges are forbidden for the children.

8)         Don't give your son or daughter the broken items, as they can be rather harmful.

9)           If you are lucky to bring up a little painter, sculptor or designer, remember that children's art sets should not contain any toxic substances.

10)        The ordinary balloons can be quite dangerous for your children as they are able to inflate them.

11)        Forget about all kinds of ribbons the length of which is longer than 11 cm, as your child is able to wave them around the neck.

12)        Eco-friendly toys are considered to be rather popular nowadays. They don’t contain any toxic substances, but you should mind that they don’t have to have small details. The wooden items can crack and scratch your kids.

You see, the list of the precautions mentioned above, is not very large, however, it is a real guarantee of the safety and health of your kids.