Tips for purchasing Safe Toys

Some general guidelines to keep in mind when toy-shopping:

•Toys made of fabric should be labeled as fl ame resistant or fl ame retardant.

•Stuffed toys should be washable.

•Painted toys should be covered with lead-free paint.

•Art materials should say nontoxic.

•Crayons and paints should say ASTM D-4236 on the package, which

means that they’ve been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and

Materials.

•The right toys at the right age. Always read labels to make sure a toy is

appropriate for a child’s age.

Source: safekids.org