Toy Safety Resources

Toy Safety Resources

In this section of the Polydi.com website, you will find links to companies or organizations that provide information about child safety.

National Network for Child Care Toy Safety : NNCC.org is an Internet source of over 1,000 research-based and reviewed publications and resources related to child care.

Safe Kids USA : Safe Kids USA is a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14. They educate families, provide safety devices to families in need and advocate for better laws to help keep children safe, healthy and out of the emergency room.

United States Consumer Product Safety Commission : The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. Visit their Toy Safety Publications page at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html

Toy Safety from Parents Magazine : You might be surprised to learn that some of baby's toys may pose health risks. Here, everything you need to keep your child safe from lead paint, choking hazards, and more. Parents is a magazine from Meredith. For over 100 years, Meredith brands have been committed to providing women with information and inspiration to create a rich and meaningful life. By focusing on the core passions of family, home and self, they continue to play a vital role in the lives of millions of women.

Toy Safety on Wikipedia : Toy safety is the practice of ensuring that toys, especially those made for children, are safe, usually through the application of set safety standards. In many countries, commercial toys must be able to pass safety tests in order to be sold. In the U.S., some toys must meet national standards, while other toys may not have to meet a defined safety standard.

Good Housekeeping Safe Toys Article : The spotlight on safety has raised hopes for new laws requiring mandatory testing of toys. In the meantime, however, protection is a parent's job. Read more: Safe Toys - How to Find Safe Toys for Children - Good Housekeeping.

If you search the internet, you will find many more articles and information about child safety. Please take you time to research the subject in full.

Toys companies should do their best to produce toys that are safe for children. However, protection and final decisions regarding which toys will be played with by a child is a parent's job. It is important for parents to carefully decide which toys are appropriate for their children. Please take time to review all the toys that your children play with at your home, friends homes, school etc. Also, periodically check the toys for excessive wear or damage. If a toy does not appear to be in the proper condition, dispose of it immediately.

Don't forget to visit our Toy Safety page to learn specifically about Polydi toys.