Toy Safety Guide

Age Labels Matter

Manufacturer age grading isn’t just about skill. It reflects safety testing for things like small parts, projectile energy and materials. Choose toys labelled for the child’s age, and treat warnings on the packaging as essential reading.

Small Parts & Choking

• Toys with small parts are not suitable for children under 3.
• Blaster darts, gel beads, building bricks and game pieces should be kept away from babies and toddlers.
• Check toys regularly for broken pieces or loose parts.

Button Batteries & Magnets

Toy Blaster Rules

• Wear suitable eye protection — always for gel blasters.
• Never aim at faces, eyes, animals or people who aren’t playing.
• Use only the ammo designed for the blaster.
• Don’t modify blasters to increase power.
• Agree on boundaries and a ‘ceasefire’ word before games start.
• Supervise younger children.

Realistic Toys In Public

Realistic-looking toy guns can be mistaken for real firearms. Choose bright, clearly toy-like designs, never remove orange tips or safety markings, and keep blaster games at home, in gardens or in agreed play spaces — not in streets, shops or public transport.

Water & Gel Beads

Water-absorbing beads — including gel blaster ammo — can expand if swallowed and cause serious harm. Store dry beads sealed and out of reach of young children and pets.

Ride-Ons & Outdoor Play

• Wear a properly fitted helmet on bikes, scooters and skates.
• Check weight limits and assembly instructions.
• Supervise young children near water at all times.

Recalls & Reporting

Register products where possible so manufacturers can contact you, and check your country’s product-safety regulator for recalls. If a toy breaks in a way that seems unsafe, stop using it and report it to the manufacturer or regulator.