Name ______Date ______

CHILD DEVELOPMENT I

TOY SAFETY

LESSON GOALS:

  • List toy safety tips
  • Explain the requirements in the Child Safety Protection Act
  • Identify safe toys for given ages

WEB RESOURCES:

DIRECTIONS:

Play is a child’s work and toys are the tools. It is very important that those toys are safe. In this assignment you will gain valuable tips on toy safety. Use the suggested resources above to complete questions 7-13.

  1. Read the article, 10 Most Dangerous Toys Flagged By Consumer Group:
  1. This consumer group is based in what city?
  1. In what year did they produce their first list?
  1. List five (5) of this groups’ 2012 worst toys: (

*

*

*

*

*

  1. View the video: The top, must buy holiday toys ( and answer the following question:

6. List one (1) toy from this list you would purchase and why? What age?

  1. Create a list of ten (10) tips for toy safety with infants and toddlers.

TOY SAFETY TIPS:

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

  1. If you were to shop for toys for children under the age of three (3), what would you look for?
  1. What toys should you avoid buying for ages three (3) through five (5)?
  1. When a child gets a new toy, what should you do to avoid dangers?
  1. What are the requirements of the Child Safety Protection Act?
  1. What are some ideas for safe toys for the following ages:

Safe toy ideas for 0-6 months:

Safe toy ideas for 6-12 months:

Safe toy ideas for 12-24 months:

  1. Now it’s your turn to go toy shopping! You have a limited budget of $50.00 for toys. Please remember to describe the toys you will be purchasing, and provide a picture, if you can.

#1

Your first child is Nate. Nate is 18 months old, and likes to run and play. He has a younger sister at home, Olivia, who is just 3 months old. List below a toy you would purchase for Nate and the cost:

#2

Bella is two (2) years old and likes to dance. She also enjoys role playing. She is an only child. What would be an appropriate toy for her and the cost?

#3

Mason is six (6) months old. He appears to enjoy colors and round objects. What are you going to buy for him and the cost? He has two sisters ages 8 and 11.