A Guide to Choose The Safest Toys For Your Kids

The imaginative and creative capacity of a child can be aided and increased with the right kind of toys. Toys are an essential requirement for kids to learn about their environment and inculcate new skills. But picking a toy is not an easy task, you have to consider all its safety and health implications before buying.  For example, if you have an active 3-year-old at home you have to consider the hazard of choking before buying a toy.

When you go to toy stores in Dubai, you should not pick the brightest, biggest and loudest toy and be done. This article will be a guide that will help you make informed choices for your kids.

Some general rules need to be paid attention to:

  1. Paint should be lead-free and art materials should be non-toxic.
  2. Buy washable stuffed toys.
  3. If you opt for fabric toys make sure that they are flame retardant or flame resistant.
  4. If you get noisy toys make sure that they are not too loud as small kids can keep them near their ears and may suffer from hearing loss.
  5. If a family member or friend gives you hand-me-downs make sure that they are safe before passing them on to your child.
  6. If you win baby toys in Dubai at a carnival or fair make sure that they are safe to be played with. 
  7. Always read the labels on toys to ensure that they are age-appropriate. 

Apart from reading labels, you can also consider the following age-specific rules:

  • Never buy any toys (marbles, balls, etc) that are small as they are a choking hazard.
  • If you have a toddler, don't buy toys with sharp ends as toddlers usually end up chewing everything around them
  • Do not invest in riding toys that don't provide belts or straps.
  •  Battery-operated toys should be fastened with screws to avoid bleeding, burns, or choking.

After you have bought the toys you can take some preventative steps at home too:

  • Once a toy breaks, discard it immediately. 
  • Bikes and other outdoor toys should be stored safely away from dust and rust.
  • Clean the toys either in the washing machine or by spraying a mild detergent and washing it off based on the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Ensure your supervision during the kid's playtime.
  • Once playtime is over, teach your child to put away the toys.

So whether you are visiting a toy store or a clothing store in Dubai to buy toys, always rely on the above guidelines to ensure that your child can be nurtured in a safe environment.

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