Alicia Negrete Comments on Safety Risks of Magnetic Children's Toys

Online, September 6, 2012 (Newswire.com) - For parents, children's toys can prove to be both a gift and a curse: if used appropriately, they can provide hours of mind-stimulating entertainment to a bored child, but if safety is not addressed, these products can sometimes carry undesirable risks. According to a recent report from ABC News, many parents and health officials have become concerned about the use of toys that contain magnets. The article states that parents have reported health issues in their children after the child ingested one or more of a toy's magnetic components. While these toys can lead to a variety of hazardous health complications, Alicia Negrete, noted toy manufacturer, explains that using caution can help avoid these situations in the first place.

According to Alicia Negrete, magnet toys can offer endless entertainment to the curious child. Negrete explains, "Many parents endorse the use of these kinds of toys because they add a scientific value to playtime." However, according to the article, "because magnet toys have industrial strength magnetic force, they find each other, or anything else made of metal, inside the body just as easily as outside." The article also notes that ingested magnets can lead to holes in the tissue of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, infection, fistulas, bowel obstructions, tissue death and in some cases, fatality.

Dedicated to producing toys that are designed and tested for safety, Alicia Negrete recommends that all parents follow the tips in the article regarding cleanup, storage and use of magnet toys. However, Alicia Negrete explains that children should be taught to use all toys in a safe manner. She comments, "Parents should teach children that swallowing any kind of toy is a bad action, and can lead to a series of health problems. Although parents must act swiftly if a child ingests a magnet, it is also important to note that those who swallow and choke on a toy may have even less time before severe consequences occur." Negrete adds that the earlier a child learns about safe toy use, the more responsible they will act around toys, as they grow older. For younger children, it is always essential to adhere to the age guidelines outlined on the toy packing.

If it is suspected that a child may have swallowed a magnet toy, the article notes that parents should not wait for the toy to pass normally. Alicia Negrete highlights the protocol outlined by ABC News, encouraging every parent to seek immediate medical attention if magnets, toys or foreign substances have been swallowed."

ABOUT:

Alicia Negrete is an American toy manufacturer who specializes in producing fun and innovative products designed to entertain child for hours. Although Negrete had a solid beginning in manufacturing toys for young children and toddlers, she has expanded her portfolio to offer products for children of all ages, including those in their early teens. As an advocate of toy safety, Alicia Negrete encourages all parents to remain active in their children's playtime and to educate them on the proper use of toys.