1.Toy
safety
Toy safety is the practice of ensuring that
Disney 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. In countries where standards exist,
they exist in order to prevent accidents, but there have still been some
high-profile product recall after such problems have occurred. The danger is
often not due to faulty design; usage and chance both play a role in injury and
death incidents as well.
Potential hazards
- Ingestion of magnetic toys
- Choking or aspiration of small parts of the toy
- Cuts by sharp parts of the toy
- Motor toy vehicles incidents involving
- Chemical substance
Safety
testing
For manufacturers of Disney licensed toys to comply with requirements
of the applying safety standards it is vital to perform tests and risk
assessments for every product before selling them in the designated market. This
is important for every manufacturer as they can be held liable for injuries and
fatalities resulting from design flaws, use of unsuitable materials, and
substandard production.
The following safety tests are
performed:
- Mechanical/physical testing
- Flammability testing
- Electrical safety testing
- Labeling
- Chemical testing
2.Avoiding Toy
Hazards
Choking: The #1 dangerFor children under 4, watch out
for:
- Toys with small parts (like button eyes on animals or dolls and wheels on trains or cars) that can be pulled loose.
- Crib or floor toys with cord or string: Can strangle babies.
- Balloons: If popped and put in mouth, breathing can be blocked. Don't let kids under 8 play with them unattended.
- Shrink-wrap, plastic straps, and bolts used to package toys.
- Button batteries: Even if a child swallows one without choking, the electric currents can damage the esophagus. Get him to the ER immediately -- removing it may require surgery.
Preventing riding-toy injuries
- Make sure your child always wears her helmet and other protective gear on a bike, a scooter, skates, or a skateboard; sporting-goods stores can help you get a good fit.
- She should be able to touch the ground with the balls of her feet when she sits on a bike seat.
- She shouldn't wear loose clothing or scarves, which could get caught in the bike's pedals and choke her; also, no sandals, so her feet stay on the pedals.
- Until a child is at least 10, she'll need to be with an adult to ride in the street.
When to get medical help after a
fall
Most bumps on the
head need only
an ice pack and some TLC, but take your child to the ER if any of these occur:
If a cut or scrape won't stop bleeding after pressure is applied for ten minutes, is deep, has an object embedded in it, or looks like it might be infected, see a doctor.
- Loss of consciousness -- even for a moment
- Vomiting, especially if it's frequent or continuous
- Slurred speech or "goofy" behavior
- A seizure (call 911; do not transport or move your child)
If a cut or scrape won't stop bleeding after pressure is applied for ten minutes, is deep, has an object embedded in it, or looks like it might be infected, see a doctor.
