Toy safety guide warns of dangerous gifts this Christmas
Texans are urged to check toy safety before gifts. Officials from the Texas Department of Health Resources advise looking for age warnings and testing standards, noting that many injuries stem from small parts, sharp edges, or overly complex toys. Parents should match toys to a child’s abilities and inspect both new and used items for hazards.
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Texas Department of Health Resources
Think Toy Safety
Frans L. Duff
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United States Met Product Safety Commission
Consumer Production Safety Commission
Cancer Society seeks Brady unit formation meeting
Frank Ford of San Angelo roadmaps a Brady meeting to establish an American Cancer Society unit in Brady and McCulloch County. He notes volunteers are needed to educate, assist neighbors, and support rehabilitation for mastectomy and nephrectomy patients. Contact details are provided for more information.
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Frank Ford
San Angelo
American Cancer Society
I Division
Brady
Cancer Society
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Sanyone
Sth
Jon
Lewis
James Price
American Cancer Soety
Ford
McCulloch County
Non-Toxic Toy Safety Tips for Young Children
Practical guidance to avoid hazards in toys for infants and toddlers. Emphasizes choosing non toxic items, avoiding sharp edges small parts and loud noises, and supervising play while storing and inspecting toys to prevent injury. Includes steps to explain safe use to children and discard unreparable toys.
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Gertrude Beeheimer
Judy Beck
Helen Hagan
Emporia, Kans
Mason Crocker
Waco
Glenn Smith
Jan
Chester Engdahl
Melvin
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Standard and Heart O’ Texas News
Brady, Texas
Department of Health Resources
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