Playing it Safe this Holiday Season | Toy Safety Tips

The holidays are a time of excitement for children.

Each year, more than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States, and more than half of those are sold during the holiday season alone.

Although the majority of toys are safe, they can be dangerous if misused or if they fall into the hands of children who are too young to play with them.

Here are some potentially lifesaving steps you can take to keep your children safe during the holidays.

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Also, each year, fires injure 2,600 people in the United States and cause more than $930 million in damage.

Don't let holiday greenery or lights pose a fire hazard to your holiday celebrations.

More Information

To learn more about how to keep your kids safe and preventing accidental injuries in children visit Safe Kids USA at www.usa.safekids.org | media inquiries.

Chrissy Cianflone
Home and Fire Safety Manager
Safe Kids Worldwide
202-662-0625
ccianflone@safekids.org