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Toy Safety

It’s that time of year when kids receive new toys and gadgets. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, Safe Kids and WakeMed Children’s offer some helpful safety advice. Consider the child’s age when purchasing a battery-operated toy or game. Battery-operated toys could pose a serious risk to young children. Toys and games […]

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Toy Safety

Part of the magic and wonder of the holiday season is seeing children’s delight as they open a special gift from their toy wish list. Yet, toy injuries can put a damper on holiday fun. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports, “In 2019, there were an estimated 162,700 toy-related, emergency department-treated injuries and 14 […]

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Toy Safety Guideline for Christmas

Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases in the United States occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Despite increase in safety however, Safe Kids Wake County urges parents to remain cautious. Top five tips for making sure children’s toys are safe during this holiday season: Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, […]

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