Pediatrics
Choosing safe toys for the holidays
(HealthDay)—When trying to choose the perfect toys for kids this holiday, consider the age of the child first, a leading pediatricians' group says.
Dec 21, 2017
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Pediatrics
Don't play around when it comes to toy safety
(HealthDay)—There's nothing like a child's expression when getting a new toy. But toy safety belongs at the top of your holiday shopping list.
Dec 18, 2017
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Autism spectrum disorders
Toy sellers and makers offer more options for autistic kids
Toy stores, with bright lights, loud sounds and crowded aisles, can be hard to manage for children with autism or other sensory issues. For parents, finding toys that match their kids' skill sets and will hold their attention ...
Dec 22, 2016
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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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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
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
A child is treated in a US emergency department every three minutes for a toy-related injury
'Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of them, and parents are standing in lines (or tapping on computers) trying to find them. Playing with toys this season or any other is an important way for children ...
Dec 1, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Babies recognize real-life objects from pictures as early as nine months
Babies begin to learn about the connection between pictures and real objects by the time they are nine-months-old, according to a new study by scientists at Royal Holloway, University of London, and the University of South ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Toy adverts still send out a sexist message
A study by researchers in Spain which analysed 595 toy advertisements broadcast on television at Christmas 2009, 2010 and 2011 showed that they promoted values that associate beauty with girls and strength and power with ...
Dec 23, 2013
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthmatic risk from pets' soft toys
Children's soft toys can harbour high levels of cat and dog allergens as well as house dust mite allergens, according to new research by the University of Otago, Wellington.
Dec 9, 2013
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