Here’s how kids can play safe while having fun all summer long [Video]

Joan Lawrence, The Toy Association’s “Toy Safety Mom” and SVP of standards and regulatory affairs, joined us with how families can ensure kids are playing safe while having fun in the sun all summer long.

Joan says there are basic things parents can do to help their kids play safe.

Outdoor toys, just like indoor toys, have age labels and include important safety information on product packaging. Toys labeled 3+ may contain small parts that could present a choking hazard to a child under 3 (or one who still mouths toys).

Remember, age-grading isn’t about how smart your child is—it’s safety guidance that’s based on children’s developmental skills and abilities at a given age, and the specific features of a toy.

Joan showed us an assortment of Crayola chalk, which is clearly labeled as adhering to ASTM D4236, which means they are certified as safe and non-toxic, and labeled for …