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The Augusta News-Review - December 13, 1973 - Toys Don’t Play Fair Baby dolls, choo-choo trains, squeezable, squeaker animals -- toys are part of the memories of childhood play. But toys themselves don’t always play fair. A poorly-designed toy -- or a toy in the hands of a child too young to handle it - can cause permanent injury or death, warns the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. U.S. CPSC injury figures are projections of data collected from 119 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) hospitals which indicate that in fiscal year 1973 nearly 515,000 injuries associated with toys, tricycles and bicycles were treated in hospital emergency rooms. NEISS data do not include injuries treated at home, in doctors’ offices, health centers, | GIVE A UNIQUE GIFT I S THE V | NEWS-REVIEW t J The AUGUSTA NEWS-REVIEW is the gift that is remembered week ft after week. Send it to your friends and family. & ft Enclosed is $ st W Send to: Name ft Address W I CityStateZip V From: Your Name ft 6 Months $2.50 ( ) 1 Year ( ) $5.00 ft No additional cost to servicemen. sis AUGUSTA NEWS-REVIEW & P.0.80x 953 Augusta, Georgia 30902 ft < ?T Freedom's \ F* f!/ r " ri ' v\\ / r ° s iM. U » On ty /< $6.88 jzf |4 N Many Others \ I THIS WEEK ONLY (&M X *'<’ *? w VOGUE WIG SALONS V* 931 Broad Street Southgate Plaza school health facilities, or after direct hospital admission. The U.S. CPSC is an independent Federal regulatory agency with authority to set mandatory safety standards for toys and many other consumer products. It also has the power to ban the sale of hazardous toys and household products. The cumulative CPSC Banned Products List includes 1,500 different toys. To help you choose the right toys this Holiday season, the U.S. CPSC offers these safety hints: * Be Toy Safety conscious. * Consider the child’s age, size, and ability when buying. Many toys now have age group labels on the package. * Certain toys, such as chemistry sets and electrical toys, should be bought only Page 6 for older, mature children. * Look for warning labels on toys, such as “Not Intended for Children under 3 Years of Age”. Remember that young children may get their hands on toys belonging to older brothers and sisters. * Avoid noise-producing toys-such as cap guns-and toys with glass for younger children. Also avoid shooting games, especially those involving darts and arrows, unless they will be played only under adult supervision. * Check fabrics on toys (and clothing) for “non-flammable”, flame-retardant,” or “flame-resistant” labels. Other labels to look for are “washable” and “hygienic materials” notices on stuffed toys and dolls. Bicycles and tricycles - while not exactly toys - are popular Holiday items. They also are involved in a great number of accidents, some of which can be avoided by buying correctly in the first place. Like toys, bicycles should “fit” the child’s size as he is today. Accidents can happen when a child loses control of a bicycle or can’t brake quickly enough because his feet barely touch the pedals. Look for bicycles with: 1) a skid-resistant surfacr on pedals, 2) reflectors visible on front, rear and side, and 3) no sharp metal edges. When buying a tricycle, look for a well-balanced one. Put your foot on its back step to see if it flips backwards or offers the necessary stability. Special toy safety rules are necessary when buying for infants and toddlers. They are unaware of even the most obvious dangers. In particular, avoid toys-and parts of toys-small enough to be swallowed. Small loose objects inside rattles and easily removable sqeakers on squeeze toys and whistles all have been swallowed. In addition, choose a toy or rattle for an infant or small child that: * Has no sharp edges and points. * Has not been put together, with straight pins, sharp wires, nails, etc., that might be easily exposed. * Is not made of glass or brittle plastic. * Is labeled “non-toxic”. * Does not have springs or other parts that can pinch fingers or toes or catch hair. * Does not have cords or strings over 12 inches in length that could wrap around fingers, toes, or the neck and cut off circulation. Toys should be selected with care. But the need for safety does not end at the toy store. Almost any toy can be dangerous Adults have a responsibility to supervise play, especially for small children. One simple way to help children is to show them how to correctly use their toys. Also read and discuss instruction with children. Teach youngsters with new tricycles and bicycles the necessary traffic safety rules. ■ I] Krystal Kritters Make Hit With Local Kids The Kritters are coming! The Krystal Kritters, popular new favorites of the kids' set, are coming to Augusta, according to Eddie Morris, Krystal Area Manager. Morris announced today that the popular figures will be at the Krystal Restaurants this Saturday and Sunday, December 15th and 16th, and will participate in the Jaycees and Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade. Kids of all ages are invited to come and meet them. What’s a Krytal Kritter? Well, it could be a sanguine walrus, a monkey who looks like he’s gone “bananas” or an ochre hippo who looks as if he civeiith UNITE! NEGM CttUEGEHMB. Bo's Bait & Tackle 2011 Savannah Rd. All kind of belts & tackle* Soft drink* • B*er Open 7 day* a week 6 a.m. until your Patronag* Appreciated JOHANNSEN’S TROPHIES SPORTING GOODS ENGRAVING CONVERSE ALL * Stars We specialize in Team LX Equipment B*— cor. 12th & Reynolds! | CO. I BUILDERS SUPPLIES "EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER" "ONE BOARD OR A TRAINLOAD" IROO FIN G plywood jr FLOORING J HARDWARE “ P.. 0. 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