Table 5.4.

Age-appropriate Toys/Distraction Devices^a

For safety and infection control reasons, only stock toys for children that are washable, nontoxic, difficult to break, and without small pieces (NOTE: Toys with small parts may present a potential choking hazard). Consider including some toys/objects that could be given to the child to keep (small new stuffed animals, cars, stickers, coloring books/crayons, etc.).
Infants/toddlers	Preschool/school age	Adolescents	General
Musical/light toys Pop-up toys Mirrors Shape sorters Stacking rings Activity blocks Teething rings Board books Beginner toy cars	Plastic animals, action figures, cars Building blocks Books Dolls Elementary school rated games Foam balls	Teen rated games Video/electronic games Journal and writing supplies Books and magazines Activity sets Music	Bubbles Balls Coloring books and supplies Arts and craft supplies Music Stickers Sculpting clay

^aReference: (Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children 2013)