See also ' Noise producing toys '. By law, toys suitable for children under three years must not be so small that a child could choke on them or release small parts that a child could choke on. As a rough guide, any toy or part of a toy that fits completely in a 35mm film canister is considered dangerous as it could choke or be swallowed or inhaled by a child under 3 years old.
Age labels on toys are a guide only.
Rattles and teethers must be at least 50mm wide so that babies can't fit them into their mouths and they can't be swallowed or inhaled. If the toy is for a child younger than 18 months, the last 50mm of the pull string should stay outside the toy when the string is fully retracted. This will stop the child's fingers from getting caught. The detachable parts of toys intended for babies and small children should not be so small that they can be poked into the mouth, nose or ears. Smaller parts like eyes and buttons must be firmly attached to the toy.