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Child Safe Gift Guide
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Warnings
- Children can choke on anything that is 1 ¾ inch (4.45cm) or less
- Toys that have strings, straps or cords more than 7 inches (17.7cm) are a strangulation hazard
- Avoid toys with small removable parts due to being a choking hazard
- Check small parts, such as making sure a teddy bear’s eyes and nose are securely attached
- Balloons are not recommended due to being a choking hazard
- Toys with lithium batteries are a burn risk
Gift Ideas
Infants:
- Soft dolls
- Stuffed animals (with no buttons or small parts)
- Cloth covered books
- Books
- Blocks
- Shape toys
- Balls (no smaller than 1 ¾ inches)
Sources: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Safety Council, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
