Good to put safety first when shopping
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CHARLOTTE -- As the holiday shopping season arrives, the Consumer Product Safety Commission wants people to review their shopping list and take safety issues into consideration.
It’s something toy store managers say should be a top concern for parents.
"Ask your customer service people to give you advice on your purchase,” said Anne Sessler, manager of Bedford Falls Toys. “You know your child, let the customer service person know about your child and they will try to direct you to an area, a toy that incorporates their interests or likes."
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The CPSC says a parent should try to buy toys that are age appropriate, as marked by the box. They also recommend saving riding toys for older children.
One concern parents don’t have to worry about as much this year is lead. Last year, due to tainted toys from China, 112 products were recalled. This year, a total of 64 have been recalled.
In 2006, only 20 recalls were reported, and the year before that there were only 13.
Stricter regulations have eased tensions among parents.
The CPSC also recommends avoiding small parts for children under 3-years old, balloons for children under 8-years old and magnets for children under 6-years old. If swallowed, they all can cause serious injury and even death.