In more energetic moments, they will dance along. These machines should offer good clarity of tone, an appropriate range of volume, and simple operation that will encourage independent use. Above all, they must be built to withstand inevitable knocks and bumps. In teaching your children to use a radio encourage them to be cautious with extendable antennas. If earphones are provided, listen to the radio through them and establish with your child a limit for volume.
Doctors warn that sustained exposure to excessive volumes can cause hearing loss.
Toy projectors and other viewing toys should offer clear pictures with a minimum of special arrangements. Again, they must be simple to operate and encourage independent use. Where they depend on cartridges or slides, a good variety of subjects should be readily available. All electrical toys should be CSA approved.