What are the small pieces that are choking hazards for children under 3. Are they things that could just be set aside until the child is over 3?
929050
Hi, in all honesty, all the pieces you see are what comes with it and none of them were that small that I feel that a child would choke on. I gave this to my granddaughter when she was 2 and both her and my grandson who just turned 2 play with it still. He has played with it since he could stand. Hope this helps!
929051
There are a salt and pepper set, probably the only thing I would put aside for an older child.
929052
They probably put that disclaimer for if a knob comes off or something. They are secure, but legally I am sure they have to. I had a one year old that played with this set with no problems.
929053
It comes with a few food toys. The mushrooms could be choking hazards. I bought this for a 2 year old and put them away. I was perfect!!
774896
They are all tiny pieces. Not for young ones who puts toys in their mouths, nose or ears. My son has been playing with these since he was three, but we don't have any younger ones to worry about if the pieces are left out.
1094763
Whether your 2-year-old would like it or not is not the important question. Please note the manufacturer's warning in the yellow box: "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD. Not for Children Under 3." Apparently it can come apart into small pieces.
250818
I bought this for my grandson a few years ago and he has loved it- still plays with it. I don't think the pieces it comes with are small enough to choke on. There's little garbage cans but I think they are too big to put in their mouth.
493170
The smallest pieces in our sets are equilateral triangles with the sides 2 and 3/4 inches long. So the pieces themselves would not be a choking hazard. However, one caveat. Our grandson built a structure on a table in a sunroom where the floor was ceramic tile. His building was knocked off the table onto the tile floor, and one of the pieces "popped" open. The building tile itself was not broken but the two sides came apart and the six little magnets inside were scattered. Those narrow little magnets, 3/4 inch long, would definitely be a bad choking hazard for a baby or small child. The building tile was not broken. We were able to re-insert the magnets and press the two sides of the tile back together, but I threw that tile away in case it had been weakened. I alerted all our eight grandchildren's parents. It has never happened again. Kids' buildings have been knocked down constantly but always on wooden floors and there has been no further problem. Overall, it has been a fabulous toy. Our local grandson, now 8, still dashes to play with it every time he comes to our house. With a small child, however, I would want an adult to be watching them, just in case....
1437627
I'd say it would have to be the bow or bracelet. The doll is very well made, so they are probably just covering their bases. You could easily remove any possible choking hazards before giving it to a smaller child.
1755066
My only concern would be that there are a lot of small pieces that could be choke hazards. My four year old nephew plays with appropriately because he also knows to clean in up and keep it all together so pieces don't get lost or destroyed.
1351741
I have found that a lot of manufacturers state this, probably to protect themselves against liability. There aren't any small pieces that could break off that I recall and the animals are decent sized. If they are a concern for choking I would take them away until the child is older. We purchased this for our son for his 1st birthday and he loved it. It was great in helping him feel more comfortable walking. He's turning two and still plays with it. I will say that the sound stopped working a few months after the purchase though.
2219823
No, i don't think they are choking hazard. I bought this for my 2 year old one year ago and she did just fine - built it up and then tore it back down. My 6 month old plays with them just fine too, she will just gnaw on them when ever she can get her hands on them. Hope that helps :)
479011
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!
611963
I bought it for my 3 year old grandchild. I don't know what they would consider a "small choking part." The only thing that could even come off of either broom would be the bristles. And I don't know that I would consider that a choking hazard. It has been fine for us!
1089877
No choking hazards. Most pieces are bigger than the roll itself. The smallest piece is the triangle at the top of the house in the picture it apx 2" x 2" x 2" or slightly larger.
1215884
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.
1940123
They are about 2 in. Not really choking hazard. If she isn't past that stage this toy may be too advanced. More for a 4 or 5 year old.
2194980
My daughter started playing with these toys at 18mos. I'm think the Amazon over 3 thing is an error he box says 2 and up and I don't see how any of them are a choking hazard but I always supervise my daughter with them just because she isn't yet 2
1089876
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.
2219821
The rule for choking hazards is anything that can fit into a cardboard toilet paper roll is a choking hazard for 3 and under. I used this rule all the time as a toddler teacher. I use these blocks in the Pre K class I teach and while suitable for them, the triangular and cylindrical pieces are most definitely choking hazards. Hope that helps!