Top 10 toy safety tips
- Buy toys only from reputable outlets - look for the CE symbol or a UKCA mark
- Make sure the toy is suitable for the child – check the age range
- Be particularly careful with toys for children under three
- Be wary of young children playing with older children's toys
- Check for loose hair and small parts, sharp edges and points
- Ensure that garden swings and slides are robust and are not a strangulation hazard
- Check toys regularly for wear and repair or dispose of them where necessary
- Keep play areas tidy
- Follow the instructions and warnings provided with toys
- Supervise young children at play
Read more about toy safety from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents
Human interaction is the most valuable ingredient to supporting childhood movement. However, toys can be used to positively shape childhood movement in many ways.
Make sure the toys are safe – click here for more information
Try to limit screen time and increase play time - click here for more information
Unless advised by a healthcare professional, avoid baby walkers and baby bouncers (see below)
Baby Walkers
Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals DO NOT recommend the use of babywalkers
