Brookline Health Department
 

Toy Safety Quiz

1. Toys for children under 3 years old should be:
A Free of small pieces
B Lightweight
C Durable
D Have no sharp edges or points
E All of the above

2. Strings and ribbons on toys/wrappings should be how long?:
A Less than 2 inches
B Less than 6 inches
C Less than 12 inches
D More than 12 inches
E The longer the better

3. A good rule of thumb when determining whether a toy (or a part of a toy) should be considered a choking hazard is:
A Anything larger than a nickel is not a choking hazard
B Anything smaller than a breadbox is a choking hazard
C Anything that can fit inside a toilet paper roll is a choking hazard
D Anything edible is not a choking hazard
E As long as I supervise my child while he/she is playing with the toy, I don’t need to worry about choking hazards

4. Approximately how many toys are recalled each year?:
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E Over 1,000,000

5.  The best way to determine whether a toy has been recalled is?:
A Ask my child’s teacher/day care provider
B Contact the store where I bought it, they will be able to tell me whether the toy has been recalled
C Ask my child if he/she thinks it is a safe toy
D Contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission
E Contact the Better Business Bureau