Toys are big business at this time of year. Last Christmas, £1.7 billion worth of toy sales rang through the tills in the 12 weeks leading to 25 December.
Worryingly, however, more than 80,000 people in the UK arrive in A&E over the festive period for Christmas-related accidents, many of which involve toys. With online purchases being more popular than ever, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to ensure the toys you’re buying have passed all the necessary health and safety requirements.
