Toy manufacturers follow certain labeling guidelines which tell you which toys that are safest for young children, and which ones are intended for older children.

It is important to follow these age recommendations. Although children may be physically able to handle "older toys," they may not be able to play with them safely.

Labels also indicate if the toy contains small parts that young children can choke on or swallow.

These toys on the right had to be recalled by the manufacturer. They were labelled as safe for young children, but they had little pompoms on the antennae that could be pulled off and swallowed by young children (who tend to put everything in their mouth!)