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DOH issues toy safety advisory as Christmas approaches
By CANDICE MONTENEGRO, GMANews.TV
With Christmas fast approaching, the Department of Health (DOH) released a Toy Safety Advisory for gift-givers shopping for toys for children. According to the DOH advisory, a good toy should be suitable to the child's physical capabilities and mental and social development.
Toys should also be well-constructed, durable and safe for the child's age, the DOH said. The toy should also be appealing and interesting to the child, the DOH added. DOH also reminds the public to check the labels on the toy's packaging, making sure to follow the safety precautions listed on the label. When children are playing, adults should always be present to supervise them, the DOH advised. Adults should also dispose of plastic packaging, which can cause suffocation. The advisory also lists down the following specifications that may make toys unsuitable for children under the age of three: Tags: departmentofhealth
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