ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Toy safety

Okay kiddo, do you have toys at home that you love to play with? Of course you do! But it’s very important to make sure that your toys are safe for you to play with. This is called toy safety!

First, we need to talk about what kinds of things could make a toy dangerous. For example, if a toy has sharp edges, you could accidentally cut yourself. Or if a toy has small parts, you could accidentally swallow them and that would be really bad for your health.

That's why adults, like mom and dad, check the toys before they let you play with them. They might look closely at the toy to make sure there are no sharp edges. They might also check that there aren't any small parts that could come off and be easily swallowed.

A lot of countries have organizations that make sure toys are safe before they are sold in stores. These organizations test toys to make sure they are not dangerous for kids to play with. They also put warnings on the toy if there’s something to be careful of, like if the toy is made for older kids or if it needs to be used with grown-up supervision.

So when you’re playing with toys, always ask an adult if you're not sure if it's safe. You should also make sure to follow the instructions that came with the toy. This way, you can make sure you are playing with your toys in a safe and fun way!