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[Health and hygiene research on constructive toys intended for children over 7 under natural conditions]
Insights
This study evaluated 10 constructive toys for children aged 7-12, finding several hygienic and safety issues. Recommendations are provided for safer toy manufacturing to protect child health.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Toy Safety Standards
- Child Development
Context:
- Constructive toys are popular educational tools for children.
- Assessing toy safety is crucial for preventing injuries and promoting healthy development.
- Previous research has highlighted potential risks associated with children's toys.
Purpose:
- To investigate the hygienic and physiological safety of constructive toys for children aged 7 to 12 years.
- To identify specific discrepancies between existing toys and established hygienic requirements.
- To develop evidence-based recommendations for the improved manufacturing of children's constructive toys.
Summary:
- Physiological and questionnaire-based investigations were conducted on 10 constructive toys involving 38 children (7-12 years old).
- Evaluations revealed numerous non-compliance issues, including poor technological treatment (sharp edges, difficult assembly), incorrect age recommendations, design flaws (color inconsistency, small parts, unclear models), and unphysiological strain leading to fatigue.
- Specific problems identified included sharp edges, difficult assembly, odor, dust, color inconsistencies, small model dimensions, and lack of clear age labeling.
Impact:
- The findings underscore the need for stricter adherence to hygienic and safety standards in toy manufacturing.
- Developed recommendations aim to guide manufacturers in producing safer and more age-appropriate constructive toys.
- This research contributes to safeguarding children's health and well-being by addressing potential hazards in play.
Abstract:
Physiological and questionnaire investigations are carried out on 10 constructive toys, with the participation of 38 children 7 to 12 years old. A testimonial of the toys is made according to mass, dimensions, technological treatment, packing etc. A number of discrepancies with the hygienic requirements were established: 1) imperfection of the technological treatment (sharp edges, tops and holes, difficult assembling and disassembling of details, not fitting some details at construction, presence of odour, dust in the packings); 2) discrepancy with the announced age destination; 3) faults (incongruity of colours, small dimensions of models and not clear and contrast models, absence of age destination); 4) unphysiological strain and fatigue during play with part of the toys. On the basis of the results are developed hygiene recommendations to the manufacturing of constructive toys for children over 7 years.