 Most common injury that involves going to the hospital is tripping
  over, falling on or being hit by a toy.

 Leaving toys outside can increase the risk of accidents.

 Toys should be used for appropriate ages that are mentioned on the
  box.

 Children should not be forced or pushed to play games that are too
  difficult for them.
   Play is the way children learn skills to have a happy and capable
    life.

   Physical skills are learned through a child’s movement.
•    Toys with long or stretchy cords can present a
     strangulation hazard.
    Examples: plastic bags and plastic
     wrap, foam, tape or ties
•    Loud toys may harm a child's hearing.
•    Sharp edges or points on a toy can cut a child.
•    Children on ride-on toys can move very
     quickly, running into objects or falling down stairs.
• Before purchasing the toy or game, read the label for detailed information.
Determine suitability for age, interests and environment.

• Monitor usage. All toys are not suitable for all ages and all children.

• Check toys regularly for broken parts, deterioration, defects, cleanliness and
general safety.

• Supervise play activities appropriately. Determine if potential safety hazards
exist.

• Be alert. Toys should not be left unattended in potentially dangerous
places, such as on stairs.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMP6AupRso

Toy final

  • 1.
     Most commoninjury that involves going to the hospital is tripping over, falling on or being hit by a toy.  Leaving toys outside can increase the risk of accidents.  Toys should be used for appropriate ages that are mentioned on the box.  Children should not be forced or pushed to play games that are too difficult for them.
  • 2.
    Play is the way children learn skills to have a happy and capable life.  Physical skills are learned through a child’s movement. • Toys with long or stretchy cords can present a strangulation hazard.  Examples: plastic bags and plastic wrap, foam, tape or ties • Loud toys may harm a child's hearing. • Sharp edges or points on a toy can cut a child. • Children on ride-on toys can move very quickly, running into objects or falling down stairs.
  • 3.
    • Before purchasingthe toy or game, read the label for detailed information. Determine suitability for age, interests and environment. • Monitor usage. All toys are not suitable for all ages and all children. • Check toys regularly for broken parts, deterioration, defects, cleanliness and general safety. • Supervise play activities appropriately. Determine if potential safety hazards exist. • Be alert. Toys should not be left unattended in potentially dangerous places, such as on stairs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMP6AupRso

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