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Toy safety in Singapore: where are we now?

Ryan Song Lian Wu1, Jia Xin Chan, Shu-Ling Chong

  • 1Graduate Medical Education Office, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Children's Tower, Level 4, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899. ryan.wu@mohh.com.sg.

Singapore Medical Journal
|November 27, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Parents and caregivers show knowledge gaps in toy safety, particularly for toddlers. Enhancing education and regulation is crucial to reduce toy-related childhood injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health
  • Consumer Safety

Background:

  • Toy-related injuries are a significant cause of emergency department visits among children in Singapore.
  • Despite existing regulations, parents and caregivers are crucial for ensuring toy safety.
  • A knowledge deficit regarding toy safety issues was hypothesized in the adult population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the current attitudes, knowledge, and practices of the local population concerning toy safety.
  • To assess the ability of respondents to select appropriate and safe toys for different age groups.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore.
  • The study included hypothetical questions to evaluate toy selection skills for specific age demographics.

Main Results:

  • Respondents demonstrated lower accuracy in identifying appropriate toys for 1-2 year olds (66.7%) and 2-3 year olds (69.9%) compared to 0-1 year olds (82.8%) and 3-5 year olds (85.2%).
  • Key areas for improvement in current practices, including educational efforts and government regulation, were identified to enhance toy safety.

Conclusions:

  • The study reveals a notable knowledge deficit in toy safety among the adult population.
  • Improvements in regulation, education, and surveillance are necessary to minimize the incidence of toy-related injuries in children.
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