- Small Object Choking Tester

Takes the question out of what exactly is safe and not safe as a choking hazard. Great gift for expecting parents/grandparents.

Just as described. I'm switching over my classroom to all 3 yrs olds and it's come in very handy to know what's safe and what's not.

If you're a teacher, this is for YOU! Especially as a Toddler teacher. Your Supervisors at school will be impressed that you took the initiative to be safety conscious around children who like to put small objects in their mouths. This, of course, is helpful to new parents who fear things will be choked on. If it fits in the large opening at the top of the tube, then it's a choking hazard.

It is good to know precisely which toys are a hazard and to just remove them from the home while a teething child is around. The precision is helpful so the other children can still have many toys around and understand the safety test. They can even help test toys and be proud of helping keep their baby safe! Also, every parent should know: Small toys are not just a risk for babies. Yes, babies put things in their mouth; toddlers teethe and put things in their mouth, but do not expect it to end there. Even with knowledge not to chew on things, young children return to putting toys in their mouth as they get adult teeth. That is, the teething stage returns along with choking risk! I think every home should have one of these. It is so much more accurate than the "toilet-paper-tube test".

I didn’t know what this was until I worked as an early childhood educator. We had several in each classroom and as a soon to be parent, I recommend for any new parent wanting to put safe, age appropriate toys in your child’s room. Easy to use just place the toy I. Question in the larger side on the cup. If it sticks out should not present a choking hazard. If it does not stick out of the cup, do not let your child play with it.

Gives me piece of mind! Taught my 3 1/2 year old grandson to use it with me & he took an interest in picking up his small toy pieces with me before baby brother wakes from nap time.

Expensive, but extremely useful to check for choking hazards.

I had one of these years ago, and just kept it in the kitchen. I do daycare, and I use it as a tool to tell young Moms what's to small to send to my house.

Very useful

Helped my older kids realize what is and isn't safe to give to their little sister. It also helped me feel more secure in what toys I have within her reach.

Useful for determining if objects meet the Small Part size requirements for children under 3.