This time of year is all about gift-giving, and most of us have children on our lists of people to buy for. However, when it comes to shopping for the little ones, make sure to keep safety in mind. This may seem like common sense, but every three minutes a child is treated in the emergency room for a toy-related injury.
So when you shop for the youngsters on your list this holiday season, you may want to steer clear of these top 22 most dangerous toys:
22. Stilts
Average Annual Injuries: 139
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle
21. Kites
Average Annual Injuries: 265
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle
20. Slingshots
Average Annual Injuries: 275
Most Common Body Part Injured: Eye
19. Pogo Sticks
Average Annual Injuries: 1,358
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
18. Marbles
Average Annual Injuries: 1,496
Most Common Body Part Injured: Internal
17. Toy vehicles
Average Annual Injuries: 3,040
Most Common Body Part Injured: Finger
16. Blocks and other building toys
Average Annual Injuries: 3,127
Most Common Body Part Injured: Face
15. Dolls
Average Annual Injuries: 3,316
Most Common Body Part Injured: Face
14. Wagons
Average Annual Injuries: 4,268
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
13. Frisbees
Average Annual Injuries: 5,563
Most Common Body Part Injured: Face
12. Waterslides
Average Annual Injuries: 5,721
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
11. Fireworks and model rockets
Average Annual Injuries: 6,274
Most Common Body Part Injured: Eye
10. Snow mobiles
Average Annual Injuries: 7,766
Most Common Body Part Injured: Lower Trunk
9. Go carts
Average Annual Injuries: 10,716
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
8. Sleds
Average Annual Injures: 19,118
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
7. Toy guns
Average Annual Injuries: 20,604
Most Common Body Part Injured: Face
6. Scooters
Average Annual Injuries: 32,887
Most Common Body Part Injured: Face
5. Rollerblades
Average Annual Injuries: 41,501
Most Common Body Part Injured: Wrist
4. Fishing equipment
Average Annual Injuries: 46,759
Most Common Body Part Injured: Finger
3. Trampolines
Average Annual Injuries: 64,554
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle
2. Skateboards
Average Annual Injuries: 67,647
Most Common Body Part Injured: Ankle
1. Bicycles and tricycles
Average Annual Injuries: 416,052
Most Common Body Part Injured: Head
Did any of your children’s toys make our list? For more information about safety during the holiday season, or to get an insurance quote, visit us online at www.knapptedesco.com or call us today at 515-232-7060.
