Birthdays and holidays can feel complicated when you manage safety differently from other families. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends genuinely want to give thoughtful gifts. But they might not understand why certain toys are unsuitable, especially when they are labelled for your child's age.

Most people want to help once they understand. Giving them clear information and specific alternatives makes it easier for everyone.

We created a trifold leaflet you can share with relatives. It explains the safety considerations respectfully and suggests practical alternatives. No awkward conversations required.

Relatives are relying on age labels. A toy marked "3+" seems appropriate for a four-year-old. They do not know that safety testing assumes that mouthing stops at 36 months.

The risks are not visible. Toy degradation happens over weeks and months. Someone who does not live with your child will not see how sustained mouthing pressure affects materials differently from occasional contact.

Safety requests can sound like criticism. When you explain why something is not suitable, it can feel like you are saying "you do not understand my child" or "you are not trying hard enough."

You are already managing a lot. Medical appointments, school communication, sensory support. You do not have spare capacity to educate every relative about toy safety regulations whilst also sounding grateful and reasonable.

A written guide solves this. It does the explaining for you.

Send the PDF directly
Download it and WhatsApp or email it with: "This explains the safety considerations better than I can. Have a look when you get a chance."

Include with birthday invitations
Print a copy and slip it in with party invites. Saves having the conversation individually with everyone.

Mention it casually at family gatherings
"I found a really useful leaflet about gift safety. It has loads of ideas and explains the testing standards. Made things much clearer for me."

Keep it simple
You are sharing helpful information, not issuing restrictions. Frame it as making gift-giving easier, which it does.

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