TV controllers are one of the dirtiest household items that many people forget to clean carefully (Shutterstock)

Personal possessions and household items that cannot be used as children's toys are often what young people are most drawn to playing with.

In fact, parents may respond to this attraction and give the child anything in order to get a few minutes of calm and focus on various daily tasks. Unfortunately, this behavior turns out to be more dangerous than we imagine.

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While babies lose interest in toys very quickly and are drawn to things they shouldn't play with, the fun at this stage is putting everything in the mouth to explore.

In addition to the potential choking hazards when playing with these collectibles, there are also many safety concerns for the child's overall safety that these "home toys" can pose, which is why they should be kept out of a child's reach.

The most dangerous of these tools are the following:

  • TV remote control

A young child is usually attracted to remote controls, especially because he sees how much adults care about him. But it is one of the most prominent tools that should be kept away from children, for several reasons.

First, because these devices contain batteries that can be dangerous if taken in the mouth. They also contain other small parts, which can break and pose a choking hazard.

In addition to the above, it is clear that TV controls are one of the dirtiest household items that many people neglect to clean carefully, which puts the child’s immunity at risk and threatens him with diseases. Specialized studies indicate that these devices carry at least 20 times more bacteria than those found on toilet seats.

  • Keychain

Children love the shine and sounds of metal keys, but American pediatrician Jeffrey Berkowitz says that keys are one of the most dangerous tools that young people play with.

The doctor explains that keys made of copper may contain small amounts of dangerous lead, which is the same danger that coins may also pose, which represent a major suffocation risk.

Alternatively, you can always look for plastic keys designed for children in the toy sections. True, it may not be shiny, but at least the child can put it in his mouth without hurting himself.

Keys are one of the most dangerous tools that children play with (Shutterstock)

  • Phones and tablets

The mobile phone is a fertile environment for germs to multiply, due to the hands and random places in which it is kept, and therefore it is not the ideal choice for a child to play with.

In addition, like television remote controls, certain brands of 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.

Likewise, for tablets, it is recommended that they not be an option to entertain the child and silence him when he cries.

Moreover, spending too much time in front of screens at such a young age is not good for their eyes. On a more serious level, these electronic devices have glass screens that can easily shatter into small pieces if they are dropped or hit by anything solid.

Tablets, it is recommended not to be an option to entertain the child and silence him when he cries (Shutterstock)

  • Sparkling accessories

The jewelry is bright, shiny and colorful, making it a very attractive choice for children's petting. Unfortunately, metal accessories can contain toxic heavy metals such as lead and cadmium while plastic jewelry can contain BPA or plasticizers that are not safe for children.

Lead is a dangerous neurotoxin in any dose, no matter how minute, and cadmium can cause kidney, bone, and lung damage. Copper is also a common ingredient in jewelry, as it can contain up to 3% lead.

It is important to know that just because accessories are more expensive does not mean that they are safer; High levels of heavy metals have been found in various brands of women's accessories.

Even jewelry that seems completely harmless, such as beads, has been found to contain toxic substances in varying amounts.

  • Wet wipes and diaper creams

These tools are always present on the diaper changing table, in the bathroom, in the baby care bag outside the home, and in almost every place where children can be cared for. Therefore, the mother can sometimes let her child play with these things until he finishes changing his clothes.

Over time, he may be able to open containers of cream, or reach for wet wipes, and then put any of them in his mouth spontaneously. Here, the chemicals in these preparations may represent a potential danger to the child’s safety, in addition to the fact that tissues or small package covers could threaten him with suffocation if he is able to open them without the mother’s attention.

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