How to Choose Safe Toys SAFETY TIP

While toys aid a baby's development, safety is paramount.

In 2023, "magnet sets" and "water-expanding balls" were banned.
There have been 11 reported incidents where ingesting multiple magnets led to intestinal wall pinching, requiring open abdominal surgery, and 4 incidents where balls expanded, also requiring open abdominal surgery 😿

To prevent accidents, choose reliable toys.

Shop
\Purchase from reliable stores/
It is safer to buy from stores with physical locations, such as department stores or major companies, or from stores where the identity of the seller can be confirmed.

TOY or Others
\Distinguish between toys and other goods before purchasing/
Purchase after distinguishing between toys and other goods. Items like toy straps are difficult to categorize. Even if you trust them as toys, many items are sold as general merchandise, so caution is needed to ensure they are not put in the mouth.

Safety Mark
\Check for safety marks such as ST mark and CE mark/
In Japan, food hygiene tests primarily examine materials, and there are no mandatory standards for toys. It is advisable to choose items with safety marks that have cleared shape and heat resistance tests, such as the ST mark and CE mark.

Play with
\No matter the toy,
always play where you can see it/
Children play in various ways. They may suddenly roll over or stand up, so keep a close eye on them.

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Reference:
・New regulations for toy safety introduced. How is the toy industry protecting children from product accidents? | METI Journal ONLINE
https://journal.meti.go.jp/p/31879/

・Japan Toy Association (toys.or.jp)
https://www.toys.or.jp/jigyou_st_top.html

・Toy Import and Sales Procedures
https://www.mipro.or.jp/Document/hti0re0000000vi2-att/pdf_publications_112toypu.pdf