Are MOUTH-TOYS safe for children who have teeth or a bite reflex?
Most MOUTH-TOYS were designed for infants and younger children without teeth and a strong bite. With supervision and common sense, toys can be used safely with older children. Toys used in the mouth should be carefully inspected every time they are given to a child. If chewing marks are present, pull that area of the toy to be sure that a piece is not getting weak or loose. Squeakers in toys that meet safety standards in infant toys may become dangerous if the toy is given to a child who likes to bite hard objects. No toy should be placed between the teeth of a child with a tonic bite reflex. Suzanne Evans Morris, Ph.D.
