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Toy safety
Toy safety is a topic that includes recommendations for avoiding choking or injuries when playing with toys. For example, toddlers and young children can choke on small toys and on toy parts, while older kids can have accidents on in-line skates, skate boards, or bicycles.
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China paint to blame for toy safety scares?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I received a fleshlight toy after 6 day From packaging.....For safety I washed it from tap running water But now I m taking useless worry that it can be already used before 6 days by seller.....is there any risk of hiv after 5-6 days by fleshlight?
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A 46-year old asked:
What is the best way to stimulate with toys?
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A 61-year old female asked:
My grandson lines all toys up he is 2years 5 months was late in saying first words ?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Are crib toys safe?
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A 35-year old asked:
Why buy sex toys online?
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A 30-year old asked:
Why do some people enjoy sex toys?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is albolene a safe lubricant for toys?
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A 29-year old asked:
What toys are good for my 15-month-old?
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A 32-year old asked:
What toys can I give to my autistic grandson?
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A 29-year old asked:
Allergic to cats so also be allergic to cat toys?
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A 50-year old asked:
Are there any male sex toys that can cause injury?
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A 46-year old asked:
How do I stop her from stealing her brother's toys?
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A 46-year old asked:
What are some indestructible toys for autistic child?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is it dangerous to touch the goo inside glow in the dark toys?
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A 36-year old asked:
Has anyone bought sex toys online and been spammed after the purchase?
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A 16-year old female asked:
How to masturbate without any toys and with no lub and anyother thing ?
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A 27-year old asked:
Do any government agencies check toys to see if they are safe for kids?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Sorry, are crib toys safe to stay in the crib while baby sleeps in the crib?
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A 35-year old female asked:
My child sniffs a toy stuffed bear all night because of the smell is this safe?
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A 24-year old asked:
Can my baby get leukemia from chewing on a toy another leukemia baby chewed on?
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A 27-year old asked:
If a toy my child was playing with turned out to have lead in it, how long do I need to wait before I can get him tested?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Is there any battery acid or anything dangerous on the outside of a battery? I was putting one in a toy and got a cut and worried it touched my cut.
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A 35-year old asked:
How do I masterbate without toys?
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the best toy for newborn ?
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A 27-year old asked:
How to chose toys for a 10 months old baby?
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A 28-year old asked:
Why do babies always like the tags on their clothing and toys?
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A 44-year old asked:
What age is okay for motorized riding toys?
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A 31-year old asked:
How old is it when a baby starts to hold a toy?
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A 37-year old asked:
Are magnetic toys dangerous to a child's health?
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