Product Safety

Safety comes first in everything we sell. Every product page shows the recommended age, materials and any safety warnings before you buy. Please read them, and keep packaging and instructions for future reference.

US safety requirements

Products designed or intended mainly for children aged 12 and under must meet US federal safety rules under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). These include limits on lead and certain phthalates, third-party testing by a CPSC-accepted laboratory, a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) and permanent tracking information on the product and its packaging.

The manufacturer or importer is responsible for this testing and certification. We only list children's products from suppliers who confirm they meet these requirements. If you'd like to see the certificate for a specific product, contact us and we'll send it or request it from the supplier.

Age recommendations and warnings

• Age ranges are about safety, not ability. They reflect things like small parts and strength of materials. Please follow them even if the person's interests suit a product meant for a younger age.
• Small parts. Toys with small parts are not suitable for children under 3. Toys for ages 3 to 6 that contain small parts, small balls or balloons carry the required "CHOKING HAZARD" warning.
• Button and coin batteries. Products containing these batteries carry the warning required by federal law, and their battery compartments should stay securely closed. Keep spare batteries out of reach.

Using sensory products safely

• Supervise. Always supervise young children, and anyone who may put objects in their mouth, while products are in use.
• Chewables. Inspect before every use and replace at the first sign of wear, tears or bite marks. Chew necklaces should only be worn while awake and supervised, never during sleep, and should have a breakaway clasp. The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that necklaces and bracelets used for teething or sensory stimulation can cause choking or strangulation. They are not suitable for babies.
• Weighted products. Never use them with babies or for infant sleep, over the face or head, or as a restraint or to keep someone still. The person must always be able to remove the product without help. Follow the weight guidance on the product page, and check with a doctor or occupational therapist first if the person has breathing, circulation, heart or mobility difficulties.
• Hearing protection. Earmuffs and earplugs only work when properly fitted; follow the fitting instructions. They reduce noise but don't block it completely. Supervise near traffic and other places where hearing warnings matter.
• Movement and seating. Use wobble cushions on a stable chair and stepping stones on a dry, non-slip floor with clear space around them.
• Liquid motion toys. Stop using them if they crack or leak. The liquid must not be swallowed.
• Printables. An adult should do the cutting and laminating for young children. Round off sharp laminated corners.

Recalls

If a product we sold is recalled, we'll contact customers who bought it, using the email address on the order, with instructions. You can also check current recalls at CPSC.gov/Recalls.

Reporting a safety concern

If you have a safety concern about a product, stop using it and contact us right away. You can also report incidents to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission at SaferProducts.gov.

In an emergency, call 911. If a battery, magnet or other object may have been swallowed, get medical help immediately. For a swallowed button battery, also call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 800-498-8666. For other poisoning concerns, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Our products are supportive tools, not medical devices, and this page isn't medical advice. For individual guidance, talk to a qualified health professional.