Personal possessions and household items that cannot be used as children's toys are often what young people are most drawn to playing with. TV remote controls are one of the most prominent tools that should be kept away from children.

Cell phones can disintegrate if they hit a surface, produce dangerous small parts if a child puts them in their mouth, and can cause poisoning or suffocation. Sparkling accessories are bright, shiny and colorful, making it a very attractive choice for children's petting. Metal accessories can contain toxic heavy metals such as lead and cadmium while plastic jewelry can contain BPA or plastic.