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It's important for parents to supervise children's play, and to teach them how to use their toys safely.</p> </div> </div>  <h2 class="clearboth">In this topic</h2> <div class="equalize"> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/risks-risques-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Play smart, play safe</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-play_safe-jouez_prudemment.jpg"></p> <p>Using unsafe toys — or using safe toys in unsafe ways — can pose any number of risks for children.</p> </a></div> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/tips-conseils-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>General toy safety tips</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-tips-conseils.jpg"></p> <p>In Canada, all toys are regulated to make sure they are safe for use by children. Even so, unsafe toys can make their way onto store shelves and into homes. Being informed and aware of potential risks will help you protect your child's health and safety.</p> </a> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="equalize"> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/holidays-temps_fetes-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Toy safety during the holidays</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-holidays-temps_fetes.jpg"></p> <p>The holidays are a time for family and fun — and are often when many new toys and decorations come into the home. Some of these could contain hidden health and safety hazards if not used properly.</p> </a></div> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/batteries-piles-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Batteries</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-batteries-piles.jpg"></p> <p>The batteries required to run many of today's toys contain harmful substances like acids and heavy metals. Here are some guidelines to help you keep playtime safe.</p> </a></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="equalize"> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/magnets-aimants-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Magnets</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-magnets-aimants.jpg"></p> <p>Small, powerful magnets can be dangerous to children of all ages. Children can swallow these magnets and be seriously injured.</p> </a></div> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/soft-souple-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Soft vinyl toys</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-soft-souple.jpg"></p> <p>In December 2010, the Government of Canada restricted the use of six chemicals (phthalates) in the soft vinyl of children's toys and child care articles such as bath toys, baby bibs and teethers.</p> </a></div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="equalize"> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/small_parts-petites_pieces-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Small parts in toys</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-small_parts-petites_pieces.jpg"></p> <p>Small objects present choking, ingestion and inhalation hazards to young children.</p> </a></div> <div class="span-4 containerBorder"> <a href="/web/20130729041146/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/second_hand-usages-eng.php" class="link"> <p><strong>Using a second-hand toy</strong></p> <p class="floatLeft"><img width="80" height="80" alt="" src="/web/20130729041146im_/http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/images/kids-enfants/toy-jouet/thumb-second_hand-usages.jpg"></p> <p>Use caution when shopping for children at garage sales or second-hand value shops. 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