30/09/2020
Young children—usually those below three—tend to put everything and anything into their mouths. Don’t fret, this is completely normal! In fact, it’s actually necessary for their overall development, which is why it’s important for us to identify toys and objects in their environment that could potentially cause harm.
In this post, we teach you how to do the simple ‘Toilet Paper Roll Test’ to check if an object or a toy presents a choking hazard. Small toys and parts (i.e., wheels, caps, buttons, zippers, etc.) that can fit into an empty toilet paper roll should be kept away from children below three or should be played/used with close supervision at all times. See the comment section for the video demonstration (Facebook doesn't allow pictures and videos in 1 post)!
Happy playing, everyone!
For additional information, we highly encourage that you read the following articles:
👉🏻 Small Parts: What Parents Need to Know. https://onsafety.cpsc.gov/blog/2011/12/20/small-parts-what-parents-need-to-know/
👉🏻 Toy Safety. https://www.seattlechildrens.org/health-safety/keeping-kids-healthy/prevention/toy-safety/
