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Sara wanted to buy a “Dodo” mechanical doll for her three years old niece, Nana. “Dodo”...

Sara wanted to buy a “Dodo” mechanical doll for her three years old niece, Nana. “Dodo” toys were sold at much reduced prises as a sale promotion for two weeks in the Metro supermarket. Sara selected a doll, bearing a “Dodo” label from the display rack and took it to the cashier to whom she wanted it for her three years old niece. The cashier told her that “Dodo” is suitable for her three years old niece. Three days later Nana complained of stomach discomfort and was taken to the hospital by her parents. It was found that Nana has contracted a gastric ailment, as result of sucking the doll, whose paint contained celluloid. It is proven that quantity of celluloid in the doll would not affect most children. Advise Sara and Nana parent. What section is included ?

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The toys contain phthalates, including DEHP, cause health issues when soft vinyl products containing phthalates are sucked or chewed for extended periods , choke of a doll’s removable limbs, head or adornments, cut or prick themselves on exposed and dangerous sharp edges or points

Certain tests are recommended for checking the quality of dolls. Impact test - to make sure no small parts fall off when a toy gets knocked around Tumble test - for wheeled vehicles, during which testers push them down a short flight of stairs; and a Tension test - to make sure stuffed animals or beanbag toys don't come apart at the seam for example parts that could pull off or fit into a child's nose, mouth or ear, like the eye of a stuffed animal or a small ball or building block.

Lead paint or other toxic materials. Lead and other heavy metals are added to PVC during formation to help stabilize the plastic. One way of to avoid products made with PVC is to look for the Recycling Code #3. 100% PVC and phthalate free options such as dolls made of natural materials like cotton and wool. Dolls are machine washable, making them easy to clean, while also being safer for child.

Stomach ailment in the child may also be due to external reasons, certain food habits and climatic change.


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