When it comes to toy shopping, safety should come first — followed closely by fun, of course. If toys aren’t correctly labeled, they may be dangerous for your children to play with. Because of this, consumer safety group World Against Toys Causing Harm issues an annual list calling out what they’ve determined to be the most dangerous toys of the year. Here are the ones they say to avoid this year:
Hallmark “Itty Bittys” Baby Stacking Toy
This toy with four rattling rings is on the market without age recommendations or warnings — a big red flag in W.A.T.C.H.’s book. Plus, the toy was still available for purchase online, despite being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in August 2017 after they found that the fabric hats and bows can detach posing a choking hazard.
Pull Along Poly
This pull toy gets bad marks for having a 19-inch long cord. The industry’s standard for safety requires strings on playpen and crib toys to be less than 12-inches in length. Anything longer can present a strangulation hazard.
Wonder Woman Battle-Action Sword
W.A.T.C.H. wasn’t a fan of the fact that this toy encouraged young children to engage in “fighting alongside men in a war to end all wars.” Plus, the rigid plastic sword blade may cause facial or other injuries.