Consumer tips and advice for this week

• Toys should be safe and suitable for the age and skills of the child for whom they are intended.

• Check out the toy’s age recommendations.

For children under three years we should avoid toys with small parts.

• Look out for any warnings printed on the packaging of toys.

• Carefully read the instructions for use.

• Keep the instructions and information that are packaged with the toy for future reference.

• Look out for the CE mark as it is a declaration by the manufacturer that the toy is made according to the EU safety requirements.

• Unsafe toys may be reported to the Market Surveillance Directorate on 2395 2000.