We all know accidents can and do happen. A dose of intervention and a hint of precaution may be the remedy from time to time, but when it comes to children and toys we all have to apply an extra helping.

It is estimated that half a billion toys are sold in the UK each year, but a more sobering statistic is over 40,000 children are treated in hospital for toy-related injuries. The good news is that many of these injuries can be prevented by following basic safety recommendations and by being aware of your child’s various stages of development – focusing on their abilities, interest and behaviour.

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