Toy Safety for Toddlers: Why the Right Packaging Makes a Difference
When parents, grandparents, and others shop for gifts to give the little ones in their lives, they are swayed not only by the product, but, by the packaging as well. Toy safety is, naturally, a major concern, and when they examine a toy, its packaging plays a crucial role in how safe they feel a particular toy may be.
Safety Considerations for Toy Packaging
When most people shop for toys, they are influenced by their values and thoughts of the children for whom they are shopping, leading them to often be a bit more cautious than with other purchases. Some important toy evaluation criteria include:
Chemicals in Plastics
News stories abound with mentions of harmful BPA and phthalates in many plastic formulations and the health problems they can cause, particularly to a young, growing child. Packaging which is free of these chemicals, such as that made with polyethylene or polypropylene will often be looked upon more favorably, which are formulated to be BPA-free.
Child-Safety
Packaging designs should allow easy access for toys which can be given directly to children, but should prevent their access in cases where some assembly is needed or small parts must be dealt with before they can have it.
Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Packaging
People often select children's products with an eye to their future and helping to protect the planet for them. Packaging that uses biodegradable, recycled, or other eco-friendly plastics will tend to be more appealing.
At Bennett Plastics, the safety of everyone who uses the products and packaging we make is of utmost importance to our team. Our decades of experience enable us to help you produce the safest toys and other parts and products along with the safest packaging. Contact us today to explore our wide range of injection molding and other plastic manufacturing capabilities.
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