Toys

Make sure
 
    The toy is big enough that it won’t lodge in Baby's throat.
    Its construction is sturdy.
    Stuffed toy seams and edges are secure and any loose ribbons or strings have been removed (to avoid strangulation).
    Stuffed toys aren’t filled with small bean-like pellets or stuffing as these could cause choking or suffocation if swallowed.
    The label says it’s non-toxic.
    Squeeze toys don’t have a squeaker that could detach and be a choking hazard.
    If it makes sounds, it’s not so loud that it could damage Baby’s hearing.
    If it has strings or wires to attach it to the crib, that they are short to avoid strangulation. (And to avoid the possibility of suffocation, all crib toys should be removed from the crib as soon as Baby can push up on her hands and knees.)
    Soft plastic toys like bath toys and some baby dolls don't contain vinyl. The U.S. recently banned soft plastic toys made of vinyl since they contain phthalates.
    Check for chipping paint on wooden toys and check wooden and plastic toys against the recall list for lead.

Also bear in mind that children's products - even those made years ago - are constantly being recalled. To see an updated list of recalls, go to the CPSC Web site for photos and descriptions of recalled items.