Small Parts on Toys

Although they are meant to provide joy and entertainment, toys are often linked to injuries. Children age 4 and under are at especially high risk. While choking accounts for the majority of these deaths and injuries, children can also suffer from falls, strangulation, burns, drowning and poisoning while playing with toys.

Although the majority of toys are safe, they can become dangerous if misused or used by children who are too young for them. Appropriate selection and proper use of toys, combined with parental supervision, can greatly reduce the incidence and severity of such injuries.

Additional Resources:

• Toy Injury

The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) provides information about when to call your local poison control center and first aid emergency action.