Early Childhood Safety Checklist #2 - Toys and Equipment

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Early Childhood Safety Checklist #2 - Toys and Equipment
by Susan S. Aronson, MD

Use this checklist to find hazards. Whenever a hazard is found, fix it if you can. If you cannot fix it, make a note of it and plan to get it fixed. Safety checks should be done at least once a month.

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_ _ Toys and play equipment have no sharp edges or points, small parts, pinch points, chipped paint, splinters, or loose nuts or bolts.

_ _ All toys are painted with lead-free paint.

_ _ Toys are put away when not in use.

_ _ Toys that are mouthed are washed after use.

_ _ Children are not permitted to play with any type of plastic bag or balloon.

_ _ Toys are too large to fit completely into a child's mouth and have no small, detachable parts to cause choking. No coins, safety pins, or marbles for children under 4 years of age.

_ _ Infants and toddlers are not permitted to eat small objects and foods that may easily cause choking, such as hot dogs, hard candy, seeds, nuts, popcorn, and uncut round foods such as whole grapes and olives.

_ _ Toy chests have air holes and a lid support or have no lid. A lid that slams shut can ...