{"id":592,"date":"2019-12-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/2019\/12\/19\/too-little-too-late\/"},"modified":"2019-12-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T00:00:00","slug":"too-little-too-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/2019\/12\/19\/too-little-too-late\/","title":{"rendered":"Too little, too late?"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 13th December, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in collaboration with Office for Product Safety and Standards, issued a cautionary warning to consumers buying toys this Christmas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leaving aside the late publication of this information – not all of us are last-minute shoppers – it is worth reproducing the twelve points that make up their press release. They are:<\/strong><\/p>\n

No one wants to take a risk with toy safety, so always bear in mind 12 tips when buying for children.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Look for the CE symbol: This means the manufacturer has assessed the toy for safety. Find the symbol on the label or box.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Check it’s for kids: Festive novelties can look like toys. Keep them away from kids.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Reputation matters: Check the suppliers who have a good reputation for safe and reliable toys. They’ll have good safety standards and refund policies.<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. Button battery safety: Christmas toys may have button batteries – which can prove lethal if ingested. Check they are screwed in safely before giving to a child.<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. Check age restrictions: Toys must be clearly marked with age restrictions, which assess risks such as choking hazards. Always follow the age recommendations.<\/em><\/li>\n
  6. Consider special needs: Remember that children with special needs might be more vulnerable, and make sure to shop accordingly.<\/em><\/li>\n
  7. Choking hazards: Avoid toys with small parts or loose fabric – they can be a choking hazard.<\/em><\/li>\n
  8. Loose parts: Loose ribbons on toys and costumes can be dangerous. Think before you buy.<\/em><\/li>\n
  9. Inspect toy boxes: Wear and tear can make a toy unsafe. Check your children’s toys and get them repaired if necessary.<\/em><\/li>\n
  10. Supervise when you need to: Some toys need an adult on hand during playtime. Read all the instructions so you can keep things under control.<\/em><\/li>\n
  11. Tidy up: Boxes, plastic bags and wire can be a hazard. Clear away all packaging once everything’s unwrapped.<\/em><\/li>\n
  12. Celebrate a safe Christmas: Completing these checks can save you a lot of stress later. Remember to get batteries (and dispose of these safely too)!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Readers who have concerns regarding any of their recent purchases for their children or younger relatives can access material from the consumer campaign page at https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/consumer-safety-awareness-campaigns-materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    On 13th December, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in collaboration with Office for Product Safety and Standards, issued a cautionary warning to consumers buying toys this Christmas. Leaving aside the late publication of this information – not all of us are last-minute shoppers – it is worth reproducing the twelve points that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/592\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/duffyregan.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}