Throw away all toy packaging right away so that it doesn't become become a choking or suffocation hazard. Make sure that no part of a toy can break off and be swallowed by a child. Don't buy toys with metal parts for a baby or toddler. Watch out for toys with sharp points or edges. Keep batteries away from children, since they are toxic if swallowed.
Batteries are also a choking hazard for small children.
Remember that any ball with a diameter up to one and three-quarters of an inch can easily cause choking in a child. Avoid buying toys that shoot small objects into the air, since they often result in eye injuries. These arrows, darts, or pellets are also a choking hazard for young children. Each year, about 25,000 children are treated for injuries caused by BB guns and pellet guns. Avoid buying toys that make loud or shrill noises.