Bird Toys - Bird Toy Safety Every Parrot Owner Should Know

Birds are kind of like children. They love their toys and they love to play. But just as a responsible parent would practice good safety measures with their children and their toys, a bird owner also needs to practice good safety measures with their pet as well.

The first step to proper bird safety comes with buying the actual bird toy itself. Though it shouldn't be this way, many bird toy manufacturers make toys that are actually quite unsafe for birds. Ideally, these toys would never be allowed on the market, but unfortunately that isn't the way it is. So when you go to purchase new bird toys, you need to make sure that they are safe toys that will not be harmful to your bird.

Bird toys should be made with safe materials. While there are some bird toys made from plastics that are quite safe, you should still thoroughly examine these toys before you purchase them. Plastic ingestion can be very harmful to birds. Before you buy the toy, make sure it does not have cracks in it that will easily split. Avoid buying the toy if the plastic looks brittle or damaged. These toys may easily break, and the bird could end up swallowing the plastic and getting sick.

If you are buying toys that are made with wood, make sure the wood is a type that is safe for birds to chew on. Some woods are toxic to birds and can make them ill or even be lethal. Before you purchase a wood toy, make sure you know what type of wood that it is made from so you can ensure it has been manufactured from a wood that is safe for birds.

You should avoid buying toys with small chains to them, as bird claws and nails can get tangled in these chains and cause injury. Instead, look for toys that are hung with rope. When looking for toys with rope, make sure the the rope is a cotton rope with a tight weave to it. Do not buy toys that have loose weaves, or look like they may come apart easily, because this can also cause the bird to become entwined in the toy.

Proper bird toy safety continues after the purchase of the parrot toys too. The second step to proper bird toy safety is to be mindful of the toys after you have given them to the bird. When the toys start to become worn and are breaking apart very easily, take them out of the cage and throw them away. If there are rope toys in the cage, snip loose ends of the rope as you see them or throw the toy away all together if it is getting very loose.

Following these few simple bird toy safety tips will not only keep your bird healthy, but will also show it how much you care for it. When you are mindful of your birds toy safety, you can rest assured they will live a long and healthy life with you.

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Toy Safety For Young Children

Kids love to play with toys, and parents' love that their kids are being entertained. When you're standing in the middle of the toys at a store, it can be overwhelming to choose the best toy for your child. Is it safe, what's this toy made out of, is there lead in the paint, will my child like this toy? Most importantly, when you are choosing a toy for your child, make sure that it is safe. Here are some tips on toy safety that can help you make your decision when buying children's toys.

The most important safety tip is checking to see if the toy is age appropriate. Most toys or games have an age level somewhere on the box. Buying a toy designed for a three year old could be hazardous if you are letting a small infant play with it. The age levels on toys and games are defined by the Toy Industry Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The age levels take into account the ability of a child's age to handle a certain type of toy.

Once you have found toys that are age appropriate, look for sharp edges or other harmful aspects on a toy. Are there small pieces that may easily break or be removed from the toy that a child could swallow? Is the toy broken and will it scratch my child? Toys can be damaged during the shipping process, and should be returned because they are unsafe to play with. Also, if your child breaks a toy it is best not to let them keep it or repair it yourself. Children often put toys in their mouths and glue can be harmful or toxic.

Recently, the toy industry has had to recall toys from stores. There has been lead found in the paint and some toys have been malfunctioned. Check with toy stores to see if they have a list of recalled toys or research online. Once you have the list of recalled toys, go through your child's toys and make sure you don't have any of those toys. If you do, return them to the manufacture.

If you are buying toys for another kid for a birthday party or holiday, it never hurts to ask their parents what they think would be an appropriate toy. Some parents may have their own guidelines for age level appropriateness of a toy. Also, some parents may have a personal preference on the types of toys their child plays with. Some parents may only allow educational toys in their home, while another parent only allows toys made in the U.S. in their home. A parent knows their child best.

When you have made a final choice for the toys you allow your kids to play with, it is best to teach your kids toy safety. If you bought your kids a basketball, teach them not to run in the street to chase after ball especially if they are young. Also teach your children the difference between indoor and outdoor toys. Flying a plane in the house could break something fragile.

About the Author: Jim Ford is the President of KinderMark, a family owned and managed business which sells waiting room toys and waiting room furniture used in doctor's offices, hospitals, auto dealers, dentists offices and libraries. Preschool toys such as an activity table and learning toys are favorites for pediatric offices. For more information, visit http://www.kindermark.com.

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