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Babies can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are appropriate for a baby.

Some balloon blowing kits contain cancer-causing substances. Make sure you don’t buy a kit that contains benzene

Children are at risk of choking on bean bag filling or suffocating when bean bags are damaged or unsafe. Make sure you buy a bean bag that has a warning label and a child resistant closure.

Button batteries are dangerous and can cause serious injuries or death if swallowed or inserted. Act immediately if you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery.

Dummies and dummy chains can choke or strangle your baby. They must comply with the mandatory standard to be safe for babies to use.

A high chair should be stable and have a 5-point safety harness so your child can’t fall or climb out of it.

Babies and kids can suffer a range of injuries from unsafe toys. Make sure you buy sturdy and well-made toys that are age appropriate.

Water expanding toys and products can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Push and pull toys are designed for children to move or walk along with. Make sure the cords or strings are not too long or thin as they can become a strangulation risk. Check the toy is sturdy.

Toys can have magnets attached or embedded in the toy. Magnets can be dangerous to children if put in the mouth or swallowed, causing serious injuries.

Toys that shoot objects or launch projectiles can put children at risk of serious eye injuries or choking. Make sure your children know not to aim at someone's eyes or face.