Young children can unzip bean bag chairs and choke or suffocate on the small pellets of foam filling. If this fact is unknown, do not use the seat. Never use seats that are older than six years, have broken or missing parts or labels, or have been recalled. All seats must meet federal motor vehicle safety standards and should have the owner's manual attached. Be sure there are no drawstrings around the hood and neck of children's outerwear.
Drawstrings can strangle young children if caught on playground and other equipment.
Drawstrings at the waist should extend no more than three inches. Children's sleepwear should meet federal safety standards for flammability. The crib mattress should fit snugly. Only use hair dryers with large rectangular-shaped safety plugs. These plugs prevent electrocution by shutting off the current if the hair dryer comes into contact with water.