SELECTION OF SAFE & APPROPRIATE TOYS
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+SELECTION OF SAFE &
APPROPRIATETOYS
CHILD DEVELOPMENTUNIT 4: TODDLERS
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+ Look for safety label:
Fabric toys= 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”
“caution! contains small parts”
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+ Look forage recommendations:
Not always accurateNot guarantee for 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 with projectiles or loud noises
Unbalanced riding toys USE HELMETS!
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+CPSC – Consumer Product Safety
Commission
“toy watchdog” handling toy recallswww.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”
1) ACTIVE PLAY- Promotes large and small muscle development
Examples: Balls, Riding Toys, Sledding
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+Purpose of toys…. 2) MANIPULATIVE PLAY- Promotes problem solving &
critical thinking Examples: Puzzles, Blocks, Legos
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+Purposes of toys… 3)MAKE BELIEVE PLAY–
promotes role playing & modeling of behavior
Examples: Costumes, Dolls, Animals
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+Purposes of toys… 4) CREATIVE PLAY–
promotes imagination Examples: Musical items,
Painting, Crafts
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+Purposes of toys… 5) LEARNING PLAY– promotes
basics for kindergarten Examples: Books, Games, Video
Games, Movies