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Parents will know which types of toys their children like, and they'll also know the child's level of maturity. Some kids may not be mature enough to play with otherwise age-appropriate toys, while others may be mature beyond their years and enjoy more complex toys than their age would suggest. Parents will know what makes a good toy and what doesn't. • Learn what to look for on labels. Toy labels are great sources of informa- tion, but shoppers must know what to look for. The American Academy of Pedi- atrics notes that toy labels include infor- mation about age-appropriateness (i.e., "Ages 3 & Up") as well as directions re- garding how to use the toy. If the instruc- tions seem a bit complex for the child the item will be for, look for something else. Children's toy labels also include additional information that consumers may not be familiar with. For example, toys labeled "ASTM F963" meet the lat- est safety standards from the U.S. Con- sumer Product Safety Commission. An "ASTM D4236" label indicates the ma- terials associated with the art toy have been reviewed and deemed safe by a tox- icologist. More information about toy la- bel requirements can be found at cpsc. gov. The A AP advises that electric toys should only be given to kids if they in- clude the UL label. That means the toy has been certified by the global safety certification company UL, LLC. • Avoid certain features. The A AP notes that toys that are loud, shoot ob- jects into the air or contain small piec- es pose a threat to children. Especially loud toys can damage children's hearing, while projectiles can increase the risk of eye injuries or choking. Toys with small pieces also pose a choking risk to young children who may try to put the pieces into their mouths. • Err on the side of caution. Con- sumers who are uncertain about the safety of a given toy, even after read- ing its label, should err on the side of caution and only give toys they're confi- dent won't pose a safety risk. Even toys that may seem safe could be dangerous to kids who might otherwise seem old enough. For example, the A AP advis- es against giving kids under 12 hobby kits and chemistry sets. That's because such kits may contain dangerous chem- icals that even pre-adolescents are not old enough to handle safely. Shoppers must consider a host of fac- tors when looking for safe toys for kids this holiday season. No Checks 714 MAIN STREET • PETERSBURG 812-789-3054 • bathbombspetersburg.com Open Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment Personalized Hoodies & T-Shirts (ALL SIZES) Disney Fonts and Prints PJ Bottoms Check out our Shopping The Press-Dispatch Wednesday November 3, 2021 C-5