Practical Health and Safety When with Children
1.1 Health and safety symbols on children’s toys and equipment’s
This symbol means that it’s not suitable for a child under the age of 3 years. Adults must supervise the child at all times so that a child does not choke on it due to small parts. Warning In order to avoid danger of suffocation please make sure that bags and wrappers are kept far away from babies and young children at all times. Adults should keep the play area tidy and clean at all times so that babies and young children stay safe from harmful products and parts. This symbol means that the toy meets the European Safety Standards. The symbol is used by the toy manufacturers to show that it meets the relevant consumer safety. This symbol means that it has been made by the member of the British Toy and Hobby Association for safe and quality toys. It is called the lion mark. The symbol helps to identify toys that are safe for children to use.
This symbol means that it has been taking into consideration as a sign for its reliability and safety. The Kitemark is awarded by the British Standards institution.
Warnings: When given a baby or a toddler toys adults should make sure the toy is the right size for the child, and there aren’t any sharp or choking hazard parts as this could cause unnecessary accidents and falls.
Similarly age restrictions applies to some toys as each child develops at different stages so therefore adults should take into account of their child’s ability.
Toys should be checked on a regular base to ensure that the toy has not
This symbol means that it’s not suitable for a child under the age of 3 years. Adults must supervise the child at all times so that a child does not choke on it due to small parts. Warning In order to avoid danger of suffocation please make sure that bags and wrappers are kept far away from babies and young children at all times. Adults should keep the play area tidy and clean at all times so that babies and young children stay safe from harmful products and parts. This symbol means that the toy meets the European Safety Standards. The symbol is used by the toy manufacturers to show that it meets the relevant consumer safety. This symbol means that it has been made by the member of the British Toy and Hobby Association for safe and quality toys. It is called the lion mark. The symbol helps to identify toys that are safe for children to use.
This symbol means that it has been taking into consideration as a sign for its reliability and safety. The Kitemark is awarded by the British Standards institution.
Warnings: When given a baby or a toddler toys adults should make sure the toy is the right size for the child, and there aren’t any sharp or choking hazard parts as this could cause unnecessary accidents and falls.
Similarly age restrictions applies to some toys as each child develops at different stages so therefore adults should take into account of their child’s ability.
Toys should be checked on a regular base to ensure that the toy has not