Proposals to determine playing for their children

As children are making their lists vacation or parents and check twice to be sure to take into account the safety of the game. There are many things to gift buyers to consider before making their own purchases. More children die each year from infectious diseases, kidnapping and drugs combined. Each year in Oklahoma approximately 130 children up to the age of 15 die from unintentional injuries.

The good news is that these injuries are preventable. The Ministry of Health and child development specialist County Oklahoma City, Robin Sears says: "The best way to prevent injuries is by supervising children as they play with their toys."

Here are more tips from the Ministry of Health Province Oklahoma City to consider during this time of year gift:

* Be a label reader. Look for labels that give the recommendations of the life and safety of the game and use that information as a guide. Check the game instructions for clarity - for you and, where appropriate, the child. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and play using what they were intended to.

* Before buying a gift always consider the age and level of maturity. Buy a suitable game to children capabilities, skills and interest level.

* To prevent choking do not give young children or babies make toys for children older than 3. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Look for high-quality games that are well built, like the eyes surrounded by heavy security, and nose and other small parts possible. Check toys periodically broken to be fixed to cut or cast. Children under 3 should not also give toys with cords longer than 12 inches long. You can get wrapped around a child's neck. Please Mylar balloons account are safer than latex if you buy balloons.

* Must stay away from magnetic toys for children under 6 years These can cause blockages in the digestive tract or holes and openings. It can be found in magnetic building sets and magnetic beads and jewelry.

* Should not be given to children under 8, played with sharp edges or electric toys (batteries not included).

* Teach older children to keep their toys separate from younger siblings to play. "

* Make sure that toys do not contain toxic or lead paint. This year has been called 19 games for the Safety Commission Consumer Product US because of violations of the standard for lead paint.

* Ensure that describes fashionable dress or pajamas "flame / flame resistant"

* If you give a bicycle, skates, skiing or boarding a motorcycle as a gift, be sure to include a helmet, wrist guards, knee pads with a gift. Take this opportunity to talk to their children about safety.

* Immediately discard plastic wrappings on toys, which can cause suffocation, before they become deadly played

Again, do not forget to supervise children while they play. Teach them to keep their toys after playing with them. Safe storage can help prevent injuries.