Electric Toys

• Don't buy an electrical toy, or any toy, for a child too young to use it safely. Always check the age recommendation on the shelf package. Remember this is only a minimum age recommendation; not every 8-year-old is necessarily able to safely handle a toy for children of that age. Keep the specific child in mind when you choose a gift.
• Read the toy's instructions carefully and then read them again with any child who will be playing with the toy. Be sure that the child knows how to use the items safely, understands all the instructions and warning labels, and is aware of the hazards of misusing the toy. The instructions should be kept with the toy or in a safe place where they can be found easily.
• Always supervise children when they're using any electrical product.
• Be sure that the plug of an electric toy fits snugly into wall outlets or (if they must be used) extension cord receptacles. Teach children always to disconnect an electrical appliance after use by grasping the plug, not by pulling on the cord.
• Keep infants and toddlers out of the area in which an electrical toy is being used.
• All electric toys should be put away immediately after use in a dry storage area out of the reach of younger children.
• Check the condition of your child's electric toys often. Look for any broken parts, frayed cords, or other damage. Have the toy repaired or replaced if you notice any damage.
• Only an adult or responsible older child should replace a light bulb on an electrical toy; it is extremely important that the replacement bulb be the proper wattage and that the plug is disconnected when the bulb is changed.
• It's best to plug electric toys and children's products into ground fault circuit interrupter-protected circuits.

Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc., Route 404 & Route 328, Denton, Maryland 21629 Toll Free: 877-892-0001