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How do you pick out toys that bring joy and not stitches? : Pay attention to to recommended age ranges
Age recommendations are guidelines provided by toy toy manufacturers for determining if toys are developmentally appropriate for children These recommendations are based on on on on national safety regulations research conducted
on on the the developmental stages of of children the the history of of similar toys toys and parental input Ensuring the the the toys toys you you choose are are intended for the the the children you you want to to to to delight will prevent choking hazards misuse and other age-related accidents Evaluate the toy’s construction
You get what you pay for and when it comes to to to toys a a a a a a a a a a cheaply manufactured gift can lead to to to a a a a a a a a a very expensive ER bill Take a a a a a a a a close look at the the toys you’re considering to to be be sure they’ve been constructed from high-quality materials with safety in in in mind When shoddy toys are broken children can wind up with abrasions from from sharp edges Many toys are made from from recycled plastics
containing toxic flame retardants posing a a a a a a a a health risk to to to kids