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Test your knowledge of toy safety. Then once you get your score see the explantions and additional tips for selecting toys that are safe for your children.

1. Waterguns are considered safe toys for children since all they shoot is water.

True False

2. Toy durability is not an important factor in determining a toy's safety.

True False

 

3. Toys that have many small parts should not be considered when selecting toys for small children.

True False

 

4. Age classification on toy packages are not very important when selecting an appropriate toy.

True False

 

5. An ASTM label on toys indicates that the toys have been tested for age appropriate age levels.

True False

 

6. ASTM stands for:


American Society for Toy Manufacturing
American Society for Testing and Materials
 Absolute Safety for Toy Makers
Advanced Safety Technology for Manufacturing

 

7. Children should be given toys without any instruction so that they can experience a creative challenge.

True False

 

8. Slingshots are dangerous toys because they:


project items at a fast speed
 invite children to target other youngsters
 are difficult to aim with

 


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