This Month is Holiday Toys and Eye Safety Month
Holiday season is rapidly approaching and we all know what that means, new toys for the kiddies. Well meaning aunts and uncles love treating the little ones to the newest toys for the holidays.
Leading optometry specialists advise that parents tell others about the restrictions when it comes to eye safety and choosing toys. Injuries with unsafe toys may occur, occasionally causing blindness.
What can parents do to safeguard small children from toy related eye injuries?
- Remember, developmentally appropriate toys only! Be careful not to allow little children to use toys and games made for older brothers or sisters.
- Check that the toy is made of strong, durable material and look for any rough edges. Make sure stick toys such as bats or brooms are rounded on the end.
- Don't let small kids play without supervision.
- Prevent eye injuries by throwing out any toys or games that have sharp edges or plastic or wooden missiles, commonly found in war-themed toys.
Before you dish out that toy or game that your child has been pleading with you for, spend a few moments to read up on eye safety guidelines when it comes to toys. Anyone who has ever watched ''A Christmas Story'' should have learned that already. Happy Holidays.
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