Trading Standards warning over dangerous Christmas toys
Toys for toddlers and babies were found to pose choking hazards after being inspected by Trading Standards. As part of an investigation focussing on toys aimed at children aged under three, officers purchased items from online selling platforms and sent seven products for safety testing. Five failed to meet UK safety standards for toys and two were incorrectly labelled. The toys included a teething ring for toddlers, a soft toy, a sensory chew necklace, a baby gym and a toy radio. All of these toys either had long cords which posed a choking hazard or had small detachable parts whic...