The Toy Manufacturers of America Guide to Toys and Play Product News highlights new products of interest to our readers. These are not product endorsements, nor are they paid advertisements. Information and news releases furnished by the members of PR Newswire, who are responsible for their fact and content. In today's enormous market of toys, there is more concern than ever among parents about safety, says Lane Nemeth, mother and former day-care director who specializes in toy safety. Nemeth, Founder and CEO of Discovery Toys has advice for parents on how to ensure their children's toys are safe.
Children spend most of their time with toys, from day one through their growing-up years.
Nemeth believes that an informed, good toy purchase is an investment in a child. Although some safety issues are based on good common sense, there are other helpful guidelines that can assist parents in choosing safe toys. The Small Parts Cylinder is a handy measuring device. If a piece fits in the container, the piece is too small for children under three years. Avoid sharp edges and blunt ends as well as brittle, plastic or glass products or metal pieces that can bend and cut.