Health Tip: Toys to Avoid for Young Children

In 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported 11 toy-related deaths and an estimated 265,000 toy-related injuries treated in emergency rooms Young children should not be given toys with cords or strings, sharp edges, or small parts Balloons, tiny magnets, and button batteries are among the most dangerous objects for small children Many toys contain chemicals linked to developmental and reproductive harm; choose pure, organic toys made from natural materials like wood in lieu of plastics like PVC.