Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe and injury-free throughout the season.
We've all heard it's important when choosing toys for infants or small children to avoid small parts that might prove to be a choking hazard. Here are some additional gift-related safety tips:
Select gifts for older adults that are not heavy or awkward to handle
Be aware of dangers associated with coin lithium batteries; of particular concern is the ingestion of button batteries
For answers to more of your holiday toy safety questions, check out this Consumer Product Safety Commission blog
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