As children, we all loved toys. We spent endless hours playing with them and creating our little world of imagination. However, while playing, sometimes the toy would break accidentally or intentionally. Now, broken toys may seem like an insignificant issue, but that is far from reality. The broken toy could be hazardous to health in many ways.
What makes broken toys dangerous?
The damage done on the toy releases tiny particles harmful to humans' skin and respiratory system- it can cause serious problems for your health if not handled carefully. Dust released by broken plastic parts is nearly impossible to escape as it has tiny airborne particles that settle everywhere over time.
Moreover, small kids are most susceptible because they tend to put things in their mouths. If they play with a damaged toy, there's a chance they ingest some of its substance altogether unknowingly.
If you’re not convinced why its such a big deal so far let’s take a look at some more reasons below:
1) Cuts And Scrapes
Small pieces or sharp edges on damaged toys pose grave danger – children who pick up these fragments can scratch themselves badly enough for blood dripping out.
Below are examples of dangerous items observed in broken items inside kid's playroom: | S/N | Damaged item | Possible harm & injury | | --- | ----------------------|------------------------| | 1 | Remote control car | Battery acid leakage | | 2 | Lego blocks | Choking hazard | | 3 | Teddy bear | Ingestion issues |
Just Dissected A Toy? Dispose Of It Properly.
Just discarding the articles doesn't mean disposing off everything well either! Throwing away remains irresponsibly will ultimately contribute significantly towards environmental contamination thus exposing people harsh waste toxins too.
Kids love exploring unchaperoned; hence a discarded item's possibility of discovering a damaged toy lying close to the area is over. The resulting unsafe and hazardous situations could involve hypodermic needles, sharp fragments like nails or razor blades, chemicals or choking items obstructing required air pathways.
2) Choking Hazard
If you have young children in your house, then below are numerous reasons why you shouldn't take risks with broken toys:
- Loose bits/parts on broken toys will easily become swallowed by curious toddlers and babies who tend to put everything they find into their mouths.
- Kids might fail at chewing/biting pieces off larger items hence swallowing small parts that could block breathing passages leading them eventually to suffocate.
Toy Safety Tips: How To Avoid Dangerous Accidents & Misadventures
Here are some general tips for safe playtime with kids:
For Toys That Break Easily:
Choose age-appropriate toys which represent little shattered glass-like danger upon impact. Ensure zero loose fasteners/nuts since such particles can be purchased separately.
Disassembly Of A Toy Into Smaller Bits Is Necessary
Items left unsupervised should always be assembled correctly without leaving behind any tiny debris/fragments.
Make Safe The Surfaces Within Which Your Kids Play With Their Toys:
Ensure you’ve made surfaces underneath child-tested equipment padded; this reduces head-injuries/painful injuries amidst rough-housing particularly from bigger arenas which need ‘person-jumps’.
Also, ensure lids of storage crates don't crush/eject outwards once opened along walls exposed as per wall penetration points (sharp projects protruding).
Finally, Brok en/non-standard toys may seem cost-effective purchases but at the end of it all,it still isn't worth investing in something killing our loved ones' health & safety – so remember loving those around us through responsible handling/recycling keeps everyone significant and impactful!