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Inflatable toys, novelties & furniture...Page There is a permanent ban on the sale of inflatable toys, novelties and furniture that have loose beads or small particles inside the product, due to the risk of choking or suffocation for young children....About inflatable toys, novelties and furniture...Inflatab
14 Jun 2016
Rocking cradles...Page If using a rocking cradle for your baby, make sure that it has the appropriate safety features, such as a tilt limiter and child-resistant lock....About rocking cradles...A rocking cradle is a small bed with a swinging motion to help babies sleep. It is normally used when babies are yo
07 Jun 2016
Household cots...Page Babies can suffer serious injuries when trying to climb out of cots. Make sure you buy a cot that meets the mandatory safety standard....About cots...Household cots are fixed sleeping enclosures for infants and babies. Cots can be rectangular with sides and ends made of slats or filler
30 Jul 2016
Change tables...Page Babies should never be left unattended on a change table. Use some form of roll-off protection and make sure all locking devices on a folding change table are strong....About change tables...Change tables are furniture designed for changing a baby's nappy at a raised level....Risks and inju
30 Jul 2016
Bassinettes...Page Babies can be injured if a bassinette tips over, the bottom breaks or the folding legs collapse. Use our tips for buying and using bassinettes....About bassinettes...A bassinette is a small bed for young babies that is normally used temporarily for the first few months before babies become
29 Jul 2016
Toys containing lead & other elements...Page It is vital that toys are free of lead and other dangerous elements that may harm children....About toys containing lead and other elements...Most toys are safe from dangerous levels of lead and other elements. Parents and carers should be aware, however, that som
30 Jul 2016
Toy boxes...Page If using a toy box to pack away your child's toys, follow our tips for buying and using toy boxes safely to prevent serious injury or entrapment....About toy boxes...Toy boxes are often used to keep play areas tidy. Serious injury can occur if children trap themselves inside the box or if th
23 Jun 2016
Stuffed toys...Page While many stuffed toys seem safe, if some parts of a toy are not attached securely, they can pose a choking risk for children....About stuffed toys...A stuffed toy is a toy sewn from a textile and stuffed with a soft material, and is used as a comfort object by children of all ages....Risks
06 Apr 2018
Push-pull toys...Page Ensure that push-pull toys do not have long cords or strings that could pose a strangulation risk to young children, and check there are no sharp edges or exposed nails on the handles....About push-pull toys...Push-pull toys are designed for young children when they become more mobile a
30 Jul 2016
Magnetic toys & novelties...Page Magnets can be dangerous to children if swallowed. Regularly check that magnets are securely attached or embedded in the toy, and supervise young children when playing with magnetic toys....About magnetic toys and novelties...Small, strong magnets are used to attach parts in
23 Sep 2020