Amica shares 5 tips for safe gift-giving this holiday season

Posted 12/11/14

In response to the findings of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that there were more than 188,000 toy-related emergency room visits for children under the age of 15 in 2013, Amica …

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Amica shares 5 tips for safe gift-giving this holiday season

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In response to the findings of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that there were more than 188,000 toy-related emergency room visits for children under the age of 15 in 2013, Amica Insurance is sharing five tips to follow in buying toys. The tips were released by Prevent Blindness, a national eye health and safety group.

The CPSC also reported that the top three toys to cause injuries in all age groups were non-motorized scooters, toy balls and toy vehicles.

In selecting toys look for the following:

• Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame-resistant or flame-retardant.

• Art materials should be non-toxic.

• Avoid toys with long strings, cords or heating elements.

• Sports equipment should always include the appropriate protective gear, such as a helmet for a bike.

• Ask yourself or the child’s parents if a toy is suitable for both the age and the individual skills and abilities of the child who will receive it. Every child is different, and what is safe for one may not be as safe for another.

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