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Although wood toys have been used for years, they are not always the safest toys for babies to have. Because there is a lot of emphasis placed on keeping children safe, many toy companies will make sure the wood toys are safe, however parents also need to do their due diligence.
In order to understand which wood toys are best to use, a person should do the following:

• Look at the recommended age listed – Most toys have a recommended age listed on them. A parent should not buy the toy for a child who is not in that age range. In many cases, the age range is not only listed to help parents find toys that are fun for certain ages, but also toys that are safe for those in the age ranges.

• Smooth edges – Wood toys should have smooth edges to them. It is important that when shopping for babies, the edges on wood toys are completely smooth. Rounded edges are best. Any kind of sharp edge can be dangerous because babies are so prone to put things into their mouths that shouldn’t be there.

• Consider paint – In general, it is better for babies to get wood toys that are not painted at all. However, if there is paint on the toy, it is important that the parent knows if the paint is toxic or not. Most commercially-manufactured toys will be safe and not include toxic paint, however it is hard to be sure of what kind of paint is used on wood toys that are created by a woodworker in his tool shed, if a toy like this is purchased.
A parent who checks on these things can help keep wood toys safe for his or her babies.

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