Recalled Toys

If children are on your holiday gift list, beware. More than two dozen toys have been recalled this year for safety reasons. With safety in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared a tips list.

November 2009 Recalls
December 2009 Recalls

-pick toys that suit kids' age, abilities and interest level.
-to prevent electric shocks, choose battery-operated instead of plug-in toys for kids under 10.
-keep young children away from toys with button batteries and magnets. these can cause serious and even fatal intestinal problems if swallowed.
-the academy also warns:pull toys with strings longer than 12 inches can be a strangulation hazard for babies.

-NewsAnchorMom Jen

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