Cookstown District Council
Environmental Health
Toy Safety Code
Every year, thousands of children are injured in preventable accidents involving toys. Help protect your child by following this simple advice.
1. Buy a safe toy - bargains can cause accidents:-
Choose only quality toys from shops you know. A cheap toy, is not a bargain if someone gets hurt. Don't buy new or second-hand toys without checking very carefully.
2. Make sure the toy is right for the child's age:-
A safe toy can become a danger if it is in the hands of too young a child. Read the label and follow the advice. Young children can choke on toys with small parts.
3. Throw broken toys away.
4. Keep rooms and stairs tidy:-
Lots of nasty accidents are caused by people falling over toys left lying around. Put them away.
5. Check soft toys for sturdy, well-sewn seams.
Be certain that eyes and noses are securely fastened and cannot be bitten off or pulled off by inquisitive little fingers.
6. Check toys for sharp points and rough edges.