Toys to Avoid for Young Children

It is Holiday season and time to buy presents and toys to your children, grandchildren, or friends.

So be careful and chose wisely to avoid hazards and potential injuries to the children. Toys with straps or strings -- even guitar straps -- can pose a strangulation hazard for young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests how to protect children from this risk: 1. Do not give toys with straps or strings to children under age 3 years. 2. If your child has a toy guitar or other toy with straps or strings that may wrap a around a child's neck, cut them off before allowing a young child to play with these toys. 3. Beware of necklaces, ribbons and cords that may wrap around a child's neck.