Each year nearly 120,000 children under age 14 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries. During the holiday shopping season, Safe Kids Greater Augusta would like to remind parents to only purchase safe, age-appropriate toys. Here are some ideas. Newborn to age 1: Babies explore with their eyes, hands, and mouth. Crib gyms, floor activity centers, activity quilts, squeaky toys, and soft dolls or stuffed animals are good choices.Ages 1 to 3: These little ones like to climb, jump, walk, throw, and play rough and tumble games.

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