{"id":63000000456,"date":"2022-12-01T22:38:25","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T22:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/?p=63000000456"},"modified":"2022-12-08T22:40:09","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T22:40:09","slug":"how-to-choose-safe-gifts-for-little-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/2022\/12\/01\/how-to-choose-safe-gifts-for-little-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Safe Gifts for Little Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-63000000457 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/12\/safe-gifts-for-children-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. But if you have young children in your life, you need to be extra careful about the gifts you give them. That\u2019s because many common toys and gifts for preschoolers can pose serious safety hazards. Here are some tips for choosing safe gifts for preschoolers:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid toys with small parts.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small parts can pose a serious choking hazard for young children. So, when you\u2019re shopping for gifts, look for toys that are specifically designed for preschoolers and avoid those with small parts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid toys with sharp edges.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp edges can cut or scrape a child\u2019s skin. So, it\u2019s best to avoid giving gifts like toy knives, swords, or spears.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid toys with strings or cords.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strings and cords can also pose a serious choking hazard. So, it\u2019s best to avoid giving gifts like jump ropes, toy phones, or remote-controlled cars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for age-appropriate gifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re shopping for gifts, be sure to look for those that are appropriate for the child\u2019s age. That way, you can be sure the child will be able to play with the toy safely.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for recalls.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you give a child a toy, be sure to check for any recent recalls. You can do this by visiting the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission\u2019s website at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.cpsc.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these tips in mind, you can be sure to choose safe gifts for the preschoolers in your life this holiday season!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/blog\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog page<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There you will find blogs on a wide variety of topics that we believe will be beneficial to you and your family.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to learn more about<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/missouri-city\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Missouri City<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> located in Missouri City, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. For more information, give us a call or stop by for a tour! We\u2019d love to get to know you and your family.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are a time for family, friends, and fun. But if you have young children in your life, you need to be extra careful about the gifts you give them. 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