Christmas Toys and Safety

Christmas is a time when we often lose sight of safety because we are swept up in the excitement of the season as are our children. Adults have a unique opportunity to prevent injury to our children this time of year. Things to keep an eye on: Small parts that are choking hazards for small children. This can be particular problem if you have children of different ages. Toys that have pinch points. Toys that have strings or elastic lines that can create both choking hazards and tripping hazards. Painted toys for children that still put toys in their mouths. Last year there was a significant problem with painted toys having a high lead content. The simple solution to this problem is to give unpainted toys. This blog is not intended to take the shine of the Christmas but to remind us all that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Merry Christmas. Michael J. Quinn, Esq.