Ophthalmology
Consider eye safety when toy shopping
(HealthDay)—When you're holiday shopping for toys, remember to think about eye safety.
Dec 22, 2012
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News tagged with toys
Ophthalmology
Consider eye safety when choosing kids' toys
(HealthDay)—Are you planning to shop on Black Friday for holiday gifts for the kids? Experts urge you to keep an eye on eye safety when making your choices.
Nov 25, 2016
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Secure attachment to moms helps irritable babies interact with others
Children with difficult temperaments are often the most affected by the quality of their relationships with their caregivers. New research suggests that highly irritable children who have secure attachments to their mothers ...
Aug 30, 2011
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Health
7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids
Nearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.
Jun 23, 2023
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Have LEGO toys become more violent over time?
When I think of the Danish company LEGO, the first image that comes to mind is their classical LEGO brick, and I am sure I am not the only one. This simple but advanced toy was designed to spur children's imagination and ...
Jun 28, 2016
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Lasers in toys can cause serious eye damage, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Lasers in toys can be dangerous to children and those around them, posing the risk of serious eye injuries and even blindness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Aug 9, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Researcher defines five-step approach to designing for children with autism
If designers want to develop effective products for children with autism, they first need to immerse themselves in the group they are targeting. This is the claim made by Helma van Rijn, who will be awarded her PhD for her ...
Dec 19, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows that the type of toys matters when it comes to how parents speak
As the traditional toys of the past are rapidly replaced by electronically "enhanced" toys, Penn State Brandywine Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies Jennifer Zosh is asking the question: "What impact ...
Sep 16, 2015
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Pediatrics
How does type of toy affect quantity, quality of language in infant playtime?
Electronic toys for infants that produce lights, words and songs were associated with decreased quantity and quality of language compared to playing with books or traditional toys such as a wooden puzzle, a shape-sorter and ...
Dec 23, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mothers' behavior during playtime linked to young children's engagement with them, researcher says
Researchers long have evaluated the roles parents play in children's development. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that mothers' directiveness, the extent to which they try to control the content ...
Feb 4, 2013
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