+SELECTION OF SAFE &

APPROPRIATETOYS

CHILD DEVELOPMENTUNIT 4: TODDLERS

+ Look for safety label:

Fabric toys= Flame resistant

Electric toys=UL approved

Stuffed toys / dolls= washable

Painted toys= Non-toxic

+Look for fine print:“safe for use under adult supervision”

“caution! contains small parts”

+ Look forage recommendations:

Not always accurateNot guarantee for safety

+Under age 3 avoid:Eyes, beads, squeakers, batteries, etc.Use a “small objects tester”

+Under age 7 avoid:Toys with motors/heating elements

Shooting games with projectiles or loud noises

Unbalanced riding toys USE HELMETS!

+CPSC – Consumer Product Safety

Commission

“toy watchdog” handling toy recallswww.cpsc.gov

+

Recalled because of small parts; offer full refund

+Purpose of toys:“more than just fun & play”

1) ACTIVE PLAY- Promotes large and small muscle development

Examples: Balls, Riding Toys, Sledding

+Purpose of toys…. 2) MANIPULATIVE PLAY- Promotes problem solving &

critical thinking Examples: Puzzles, Blocks, Legos

+Purposes of toys… 3)MAKE BELIEVE PLAY–

promotes role playing & modeling of behavior

Examples: Costumes, Dolls, Animals

+Purposes of toys… 4) CREATIVE PLAY–

promotes imagination Examples: Musical items,

Painting, Crafts

+Purposes of toys… 5) LEARNING PLAY– promotes

basics for kindergarten Examples: Books, Games, Video

Games, Movies