Description says "WARNING:CHOKING HAZARD-- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs." are these made of plutonium or are there giant babys somewhere?
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No, it's the packaging Edsel. My 70# BELL was delivered successfully to my house in a very sturdy and supportive package. Considering the bell's size and obvious mass and the unmanageable dangers it would present if it became loose and ballistic in shipment (have you every held an 80# weight at arms length and dropped it?) it had MANY separate sturdy small parts that held it fairly firmly in the shipping box, and as I recall the bell itself also was enclosed in a thick plastic-type bag. It's a good solid bell, Edsel, almost exactly on-weight and good-sized handle (I have large hands); so have FUN with it! Pax vobis... Captain Jack
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The pieces are way too small for 19 months. My 3 year old grand son plays with it, but under direct supervision. It is a potential choking hazard.
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The only issue, as far as the listed choking hazard goes that I could see for a 1 year old, would be the smaller pieces with the round balls as tops. The Squigz Starter set pieces are all smooth and a smaller child could possibly put one of these in his/her mouth and have a problem getting it back out - the other pieces should be fine. You could just remove those ball pieces until the child's a little older. I see they sell a PipSquigz set now, which might be the answer for you - they look textured for a young one's senses and ease of grip. Either way, you can't go wrong! My 3 year old granddaughter's Squigz pieces are out all the time - I only wish these had been around when my sons were little. Enjoy!! The only issue, as far as the listed choking hazard goes that I could see for a 1 year old, would be the smaller pieces with the round balls as tops. The Squigz Starter set pieces are all smooth and a smaller child could possibly put one of these in his/her mouth and have a problem getting it back out - the other pieces should be fine. You could just remove those ball pieces until the child's a little older. I see they sell a PipSquigz set now, which might be the answer for you - they look textured for a young one's senses and ease of grip. Either way, you can't go wrong! My 3 year old... » Read More The only issue, as far as the listed choking hazard goes that I could see for a 1 year old, would be the smaller pieces with the round balls as tops. The Squigz Starter set pieces are all smooth and a smaller child could possibly put one of these in his/her mouth and have a problem getting it back out - the other pieces should be fine. You could just remove those ball pieces until the child's a little older. I see they sell a PipSquigz set now, which might be the answer for you - they look textured for a young one's senses and ease of grip. Either way, you can't go wrong! My 3 year old granddaughter's Squigz pieces are out all the time - I only wish these had been around when my sons were little. Enjoy!! « Show Less
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It actually says for children 1-3, so I don't know where you get the small parts and not safe for 3 and under.
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I bet that's a typo and it's for children ages 4+. I have my minion right next to me andI tugged on his hair, glasses, hands and feet, and none of the parts came off...I don't see a choking hazard here. He is the BEST!
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I can't provide an official answer from the manufacturer, but I use them with kids ages 2 and up. I use these in my private practice with kids of all ages and they like them. The kids are 100% supervised, so choking or biting off pieces is not an issue.
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I bought these as part of a 9 year old birthday goody bag. They are small and I would not give to any child under 5. I worry too much! God forbid a child just puts in mouth and choked. You would feel horrible. So when I had a 3 yr old at the party, I did not include them. Especially because the bigger kids were shining them at their teeth.
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As with all toys that have potentially removable parts (i.e. wheels, magnets, tops, etc.) I'm sure these are not recommended for children under 3. I bought them for my almost-4-year-old grandson. That said, his 1-year-old little brother insists on playing with anything big brother has, so, under supervision, both boys played together nicely with the train set. The pieces are painted wood, so shouldn't be chewed on, of course.
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Yes, the toppings are choking hazards. They are basically the size of 2 stacked quarters. My niece 10 mo puts them in her mouth all the time and after a month Imy brother took the discs away, to my other niece 2 yo's chagrin. Now my niece 10 mo old has tested high for lead poisoning - on 4 occasions. My brother is going to test the pizza kit to see if it contains lead paint.
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I don't know what to recommend. They have a 1/2 inch plastic head with a shaft that is fairly short. The two shafts fit together to clamp the cardboard. They can be taken apart and reused but would be hard for a smaller child to do. I guess pass the age of putting things in their mouth and being able to understand, "do not eat these"! This is a great product for craft construction.
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They are soft so younger children shouldn't have any problems playing with them. They do have strings and small batteries. Batteries have a cover that requires a tool so as long as parents supervise should not be and choking hazard with small parts. Cords are adjustable as well to better fit height.
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I dunno but my 2 year old son been playing with it till now he's 4 no plm seem not a choking hazard to me
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No, it's not! Not only is it a horrendous choking hazard, most 1 year olds would destroy the product. This is made of felt and for ages 3+.
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Does anyone know what they consider a choking hazard so it is not safe under 3 years? Are there loose parts?
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These figures were given to my grandsons ages 9 and 8 with their parents permission. If a child were younger, I think some of the removable parts might be a choking hazzard and I would hold off till older - even if they whine and cry. I know small children put things in their mouth with great regularity.
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This toy is not a choking hazard. I bought it for my three year old grand-daughter. Do not have the toy with me to measure but I would not be concerned if your child is three or older.
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I don't believe that there is anything about this toy that could be construed by anyone, except maybe a lawyer, to be a choking hazard. That being said, my boy likes the toy and even at his age (now 6) cannot put it into his mouth, much less try to swallow it. There are no little parts and he cannot remove the battery. I doubt that a two-year old could do that also. It is a nice toy for little ones, and I fully believe it to be a safe toy.