Try to give each infant and toddler separate crib toys that will not be used by another child the same day. Choose fabric toys that are labeled flame-retardant or nonflammable. Check stuffed toys to be sure eyes and other parts are stitched on securely. Squeakers should be secured in place. Remove any toys with sharp points or rough edges.
Some plastic toys become brittle with age.
Make sure toys are sturdy so they will not splinter or break with normal use. Give infants and toddlers only toys that are too large to be swallowed. Read the labels on crayons, paints, clay and other material to be sure they are not poisonous if put in the mouth. Do not let children play with shooting toys such as BB guns and darts as well as caps or anything that explodes. Avoid toys with electrical parts unless children are school-age and know how to handle them safely.