How do you avoid one DC playing with sibling's toys?

[ett]

Originally Posted by m4nash

I think the age on the package indicates when they are developmentally capable of playing with them as intended, as are pretty much any toy that is appropriate for children under 3.

The Duplo age recommendation of 1.5+ or 2+ is for developmental reasons. If they were choking hazards, they would be labeled as 3+.

[o_mom]

Originally Posted by fedoragirl

At this stage, all toys removal is for a safety reason. I tend to follow manufacturer's age limits.

Duplos are labeled for kids under three, so I'm not sure why they are an issue?

I get keeping actual choking hazards out of reach, like the little Legos or Polly Pocket type toys, but not those that are specifically designed for kids under three like Duplos.

There are only two categories that toys fall in for safety testing purposes. "Safe for kids under three" or "Three and older". Any other age labeling is only for interest level based on the manufacturer's target market. Since your older one is not yet three, if it is labelled safe for her, it should be safe for the baby.

Once she is really getting into toys that are not safe, then I would suggest keeping them up out of reach so they only come out at naptime or other times when you can keep him away. You can also gate off her room and keep the "unsafe" toys there while everything else goes in a common play area.

[HannaAddict]

Toys have to have additional testing and more regs for under three labeling approval so some toys that are safe haven't spent the money to be approved, so use common sense.