Unsafe for children under 3? Why should Amazon market a product for teething babies (i.e. very young babies) that has this warning: WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts.
1093367
I think it's a mistake on Amazon's part - if you go to Nuby's website it says the product is safe for 3+ months. http://www.nuby.com/en/nuby/teethers-toys/455
1351736
I think they got some labels confused. There are no detachable parts small enough to fit in your child's mouth. It's a ride on so it was obviously designed for under 3 years. My nephew loves his, he cries when he has to get off of it. It's perfectly safe.
800622
No obvious reasons. If the bracket of beads breaks it poses a choking hazard, for example which is likely the reason for the 3+ age recommendation. I have it in my waiting room and kids of all ages flock to it.
1769996
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!!
1379481
The only thing that could possibly be a choking hazard is the pacifier, but as the previous person said, that could be detached and put away until the child is a bit older.
1274666
Actually anyone can choke on anything. Some people let their toddlers around all types of things and puzzles pieces are no different. So I see nothing wrong with the Caution sentence.
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!
404389
Says adult supervision is required for children 14 and under + keep away from infants and small children, due to choking hazard I guess.
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!
1609986
This is NOT recommended for children at all! The pieces came broken apart while in the packaging, which means, it's BAD quality, AND if it's broken while packaged-it's not constructed well enough to handle child hands, thus, creating CHOKING hazards after the child broke the pieces off.
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
2100291
I found the same warning on an e-bay seller's page, and on a non-amazon site carrying products for babies and children. If it's a mistake, it's not just Amazon's.
679781
I think that the standard for the warning is if the toy has small pieces or if small pieces could be generated upon breakage. In this case, there are no chokeable parts, but if the ring were to break, I could see how there would be chokeable parts generated. It would take more than usual baby play to break this ring, though. As an adult, I'd have to make a concerted effort to break it, and my first step would be to open the ring, which even my toddler can't do. I don't think it's reasonably a choking hazard when played with by babies/toddlers. That said, my children haven't found it to be a fun toy or a particularly good teether. If you haven't bought it yet, skip it.
747738
Why is there no warning on Amazon? Buy Buy Baby warns that it is a choking hazard!
593778
not at all, perfect for baby to chew on!!! my son loves it pulling the flaps, etc. def. not a choking hazard
1902220
it says 6+ on most boxes. I think the age goes up for products that have potential choking hazards.
795360
Depending upon the age of your son I wouldn't as a safety (smothering/choking...) concern. I would recommend asking your pediatrician.