+ SELECTION OF SAFE & APPROPRIATE TOYS CHILD DEVELOPMENT UNIT 4: TODDLERS
Feb 24, 2016
+SELECTION OF SAFE &
APPROPRIATETOYS
CHILD DEVELOPMENTUNIT 4: TODDLERS
+ Look for safety label:
Fabric toys= Flame resistant
Electric toys=UL approved
Stuffed toys / dolls= washable
Painted toys= Non-toxic
+Look for fine print:“safe for use under adult supervision”
“caution! contains small parts”
+ Look forage recommendations:
Not always accurateNot guarantee for safety
+Under age 3 avoid:Eyes, beads, squeakers, batteries, etc.Use a “small objects tester”
+Under age 7 avoid:Toys with motors/heating elements
Shooting games with projectiles or loud noises
Unbalanced riding toys USE HELMETS!
+CPSC – Consumer Product Safety
Commission
“toy watchdog” handling toy recallswww.cpsc.gov
+
Recalled because of small parts; offer full refund
+Purpose of toys:“more than just fun & play”
1) ACTIVE PLAY- Promotes large and small muscle development
Examples: Balls, Riding Toys, Sledding
+Purpose of toys…. 2) MANIPULATIVE PLAY- Promotes problem solving &
critical thinking Examples: Puzzles, Blocks, Legos
+Purposes of toys… 3)MAKE BELIEVE PLAY–
promotes role playing & modeling of behavior
Examples: Costumes, Dolls, Animals
+Purposes of toys… 4) CREATIVE PLAY–
promotes imagination Examples: Musical items,
Painting, Crafts
+Purposes of toys… 5) LEARNING PLAY– promotes
basics for kindergarten Examples: Books, Games, Video
Games, Movies