With many different figures, kids will be able to create complex structures, with doors, windows, arcs, and more, making this product an absolute must-have for young but inventive minds. Plus, the figures come equipped with reinforced magnets, so kids won't need to apply any force to put them together.įinally, all the pieces are whole, meaning that they have no cuts in the middle, meaning that they make the structures look glorious. They'll definitely have fun in the process though, with the tiles' smooth flat surface being comfortable, easy to stack, and pleasant to the touch. The product does not include any how-tos/instructions though, so kids will have to figure things out themselves, which is something that's both good and bad, depending on your perspective. There are enough blocks here to facilitate group play too, so you can bring these tiles to play dates and have 2-3 kids engage at the same time. With these tiles, they will learn to differentiate colors, geometrical shapes (including 3D forms), learn about numbers counts, magnetic polarities, and barebones architecture at an early age.

The 100 pieces that come with the box are scalable, so kids can go as high as they want. Your contact information is not shared with others, either.PicassoTiles Magnet Building Tiles will let kids dream big and build big. If they need more information, the CPSC will contact you directly. However, these reports don't include identifying information for either you or your child. The CPSC is required to publish accident or investigation reports. You'll be asked to share your child's information, but it's not required. Your input could help protect other children. If your child has swallowed a magnet or has been injured by a magnetic product, you can report that injury to the CPSC at. Putting off treatment can lead to severe injuries to your child's stomach, intestines, and digestive tract. If you think your child has swallowed or been injured by a magnet, contact your pediatrician or the closest emergency department right away. What to do if your child swallowed a magnet These symptoms are common in children, so you may not realize that your child has swallowed magnets right away.

Symptoms of high-powered magnet ingestionĬhildren who have swallowed magnets may have these symptoms: They can mistakenly be swallowed or inhaled. These have usually been made with high-powered magnets.

Talk to your older children and teens about the serious risks of using fake magnetic piercings in their mouths or noses. It's too hard to tell if a few of them have gone missing. If your child has toys with magnets, check often for cracks where a magnet could come loose.ĭon't use magnets in large sets. Put the magnets away promptly and check carefully to make sure none are left on the floor or anywhere a young child could find them. Supervise young children carefully when anyone is using the magnets. The best option is a locked container in a high or hidden place. Otherwise, keep products with small or loose magnets away from young children. If you have any rare-earth magnets in your home, get rid of them. Follow these tips to protect your children from being injured by them: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges families with children not to have high-powered magnet sets in their home. The federal rule does not apply to toys for children under 14 years old, because they are already part of CPSC mandatory toy standards. The magnets in these products must now be too large for children to swallow, or have weaker magnetic fields to reduce the risk of internal injuries when ingested.Īccording to the CPSC, there were an estimated 2,500 magnet ingestions treated in emergency departments in 2021 caused by products that are now included in the new safety standard. It applies to certain products, including novelty desk toys, that have multiple loose magnets or magnets that can be separated. New safety standard for high-powered magnetsĪ new safety standard for high-powered magnets went into effect in October 2022. After that, research showed a sharp rise in injuries to children from high-powered magnets. Due to reports of serious injuring to children from swallowing these magnets, the CPSC banned them in 2014. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency that makes sure children's toys and other consumer products are safe. The magnets can pull together inside your child's digestive system with enough force to cause serious damage. Swallowing more than one of these high-powered magnets can be life-threatening.

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