Did you know that all toys given to your child must comply with safety standards? Otherwise, a toy given to your beloved child for fun may cause a fatal accident to the child. Most of the toys in the Sri Lankan market do not meet the standard of child safety standards. Therefore, keep in mind that it is the responsibility of you and other adults as parents to be more concerned about the quality of the toys you give your beloved child. The following tips about toys can be important when choosing a toy that is safe for your child. Also, after giving your child a safety toy, regularly inspect it for broken or loose parts.
- Always buy only toys that state the manufacturer's recommendations. When buying a toy, only buy one that fits your child's age group. Some toys may have small parts that can get stuck in the baby's trachea, throat, or nose. Therefore, carefully read all the instructions and instructions on the toy wrapper or cover.
- Any toy should be no more than 3 inches in diameter and 6 inches in length. Then, your baby will not be able to swallow it or it will get stuck in the baby's trachea.
- Avoid giving small children beads, glass balls, coins, or other small balls to play with. Spherical or round objects about 4.5 cm in diameter or less can get stuck in the throat above the baby's trachea, causing the baby to stop breathing completely.
- Battery covers on battery-operated toys should be tightened with small screws. Avoid buying toys with battery covers that can be easily removed by a child. Chemicals in batteries and batteries can cause serious accidents such as burns, airway obstruction, and internal bleeding. Therefore, never leave ordinary batteries or button-shaped batteries out of the reach of small children.
- When testing a toy, make sure that the child does not break, break, or bite the parts. Also there:
- There should be no sharp edges or corners, and the wheels, eyes, or buttons should not be too loose for the child.
- The baby should have no thin edges that extend from the mouth to the throat.
- There should be no threads, ropes, or wires longer than 18 inches.
- There should be no parts where the baby's little fingers can get stuck.
- The child should be given a toy that can be ridden only when he or she is able to stand up well without any assistance. However, check the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations there. Riding horses, vehicles, or carts should be equipped with seat belts and should be balanced and stable. The child should not be at risk of sticking or falling while playing there.
- When delivering homemade toys, always be sure to follow the other safety tips here. Also, do not give your child toys that remove paint or coatings or peel off.
- Make sure there are no small buttons or other parts that can be easily removed from stuffed fur or wool toys.
- Never give balloons or rubber gloves to children under the age of 8. Such children may suffocate when inflating, supplying, or playing with rubber gloves, pulling them or parts of them down their throats. Inflated balloons may explode in an instant and block the baby's airways.
- Never give adult children's toys to small children or infants to play with.
