Stuffed animals and other toys that are sold or given away at carnivals, fairs, and in vending machines are not required to meet safety standards. Check carnival toys carefully for loose parts and sharp edges before giving them to your child. Never give your child vending machine toys, which contain small parts. Never give balloons to a child younger than age 8. A child who is blowing up or chewing on a balloon can choke by inhaling it.
Inflated balloons pose a risk because they can pop without warning and be inhaled.
Walkers Walkers are devices that use a wheeled frame and suspended seat to allow babies to propel themselves using their feet. There are lots of reasons to avoid them. The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages the use of walkers because of the risk of severe injuries from falling on stairs. They do not teach an infant to walk or enable him to walk sooner than he would without one. Walkers may also deny an infant the necessary pulling-up, creeping, and crawling experiences.