SELECTION OF SAFE

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SELECTION OF SAFE APPROPRIATETOYS
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Look for safety label

• -fabric toys flame retardant/flame resistant

-electric toys UL approved
-stuffed toys/dolls washable
-painted toys non toxic
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Look for fine print

• safe for use under adult supervision

• contains small parts

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Look forage recommendations

• Not always accurate

• No guarantee about safety

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Under age 3 avoid

• Eyes, beads, squeakers,
• batteries, etc.

• Use a small
• objects tester

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Under age 7 avoid

• Toys with motors/heating
• elements

• Shooting games w/projectiles
• or loud noises

• Unbalanced riding toys use
• helmets

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CPSC ConsumerProduct Safety Commission

• toy watchdog handling
• toy recalls
• www.cpsc.gov

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• Recalled
• because of
• small parts
• offer full
• refund

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Purpose of toys

• more than just fun play

• Active Play promotes
• lg sm muscle develop

Ex. balls, riding toys, sled
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Purpose of toys.

• Manipulative play
• promotes problem solving critical thinking

Ex. puzzles, blocks, Legos
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Purposes of toys

• 3. Make Believe Play
• promotes role playing
• modeling of behavior

Ex. costumes, dolls, animals
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Purposes of toys

• 4. Creative Play promotes imagination

Ex. music items, paints, crafts
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Purposes of toys

• Learning Play promotes basics for kindergarten

Ex. books, games, computer video programs