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Document NumberPublicationDescription
282Child Safety Protection Act Fact Sheet (HTML)Fact Sheet.
287The Dangers of Electric Toys (HTML)CPSC offers tips on selecting, using and regulating electrically operated toys safely.
5009Caps for Toy Guns (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert: To prevent burn injuries, don't let children put caps for toy guns in their pockets.
5024Strangulation With Crib Toys (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5076CPSC Issues Warning That Choking On Small Balls Can Be Fatal To Young Children (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5087Suffocation Danger Associated with Children's Balloons (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5089BB Guns Can Kill (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5093Handle on Squeeze Toy Kills Infant (HTML) Safety Alert
5100Strings and Straps on Toys Can Strangle Young Children (HTML) (PDF)Parents should never give young children toys with cords, strings, or straps that fit around the neck.
5128Toy Safety Shopping Tips HTML It's important to choose the right toy for the right age child. Toys that are meant for older children can be dangerous for younger children.


Neighborhood Safety Library
Document NumberPublicationDescription
281For Kids' Sake Think Toy Safety (HTML) (HTML-SPANISH)
(PDF) (PDF-SPANISH)
A guide to choosing, buying and maintaining toys for children and infants. Includes information on toy labeling and the Child Safety Protection Act.
283Toy Safety Coloring Book (PDF ENGLISH/SPANISH)Fact Sheet.
285Which Toy for Which Child (0-5) (PDF)A consumer's guide for selecting suitable toys for children ages birth through five.
286Which Toy for Which Child (6-12) (PDF)A consumer's guide for selecting suitable toys for children ages six through twelve.


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