![]() Magna-Tiles were invented in Japan about 25 years ago and are the first of this kind of magnetic building toy with translucent, magnetized shapes that hold together. The following 11 magnetic toys all performed well both with our experts and families. We want to be sure a toy is engaging not just out of the box, but over time. Also, the magnets must be securely inside the toys. We check to be sure the magnetic parts are strong enough to hold together but not so strong that anything is difficult for a child to take apart and rearrange. Toys age-graded for children under 3 must have no parts that are so small they could pose a choking hazard. Toys should have no sharp or hazardous pieces. When testing magnetic toys, we first look to be sure each passes federal toy safety standards. Good Housekeeping has a long history of testing all toys both in our Lab and at home with tester families. Aside from being less of a mess than many other playthings, magnetic toys provide rich learning experiences and are among our favorite STEM toys. Magnetic blocks hold together, so kid-built structures don't easily collapse, while magnetic puzzles and play sets can be used in the backseat of the car without pieces falling this way and that. Your contact information is not shared with others, either.Kids and parents count magnetic toys as among the least frustrating and most satisfying. If they need more information, the CPSC will contact you directly. However, these reports don't include identifying information for either you or your child. The CPSC is required to publish accident or investigation reports. You'll be asked to share your child's information, but it's not required. Your input could help protect other children. If your child has swallowed a magnet or has been injured by a magnetic product, you can report that injury to the CPSC at. Putting off treatment can lead to severe injuries to your child's stomach, intestines, and digestive tract. If you think your child has swallowed or been injured by a magnet, contact your pediatrician or the closest emergency department right away. What to do if your child swallowed a magnet These symptoms are common in children, so you may not realize that your child has swallowed magnets right away. Symptoms of high-powered magnet ingestionĬhildren who have swallowed magnets may have these symptoms: They can mistakenly be swallowed or inhaled. These have usually been made with high-powered magnets. Talk to your older children and teens about the serious risks of using fake magnetic piercings in their mouths or noses. It's too hard to tell if a few of them have gone missing. If your child has toys with magnets, check often for cracks where a magnet could come loose.ĭon't use magnets in large sets. Put the magnets away promptly and check carefully to make sure none are left on the floor or anywhere a young child could find them. Supervise young children carefully when anyone is using the magnets. The best option is a locked container in a high or hidden place. Otherwise, keep products with small or loose magnets away from young children. If you have any rare-earth magnets in your home, get rid of them. Follow these tips to protect your children from being injured by them: ![]() ![]() The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges families with children not to have high-powered magnet sets in their home. The federal rule does not apply to toys for children under 14 years old, because they are already part of CPSC mandatory toy standards. The magnets in these products must now be too large for children to swallow, or have weaker magnetic fields to reduce the risk of internal injuries when ingested.Īccording to the CPSC, there were an estimated 2,500 magnet ingestions treated in emergency departments in 2021 caused by products that are now included in the new safety standard. It applies to certain products, including novelty desk toys, that have multiple loose magnets or magnets that can be separated. New safety standard for high-powered magnetsĪ new safety standard for high-powered magnets went into effect in October 2022. After that, research showed a sharp rise in injuries to children from high-powered magnets. Due to reports of serious injuring to children from swallowing these magnets, the CPSC banned them in 2014. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency that makes sure children's toys and other consumer products are safe. The magnets can pull together inside your child's digestive system with enough force to cause serious damage. Swallowing more than one of these high-powered magnets can be life-threatening.
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