I have a toddler and I am concerned about his little fingers getting pinched or hurt. Would this be safe to have around a toddler?
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I don't think there would be a problem. The hinge is too close to the edge of the outer can to catch little fingers, and it closes slowly. I would definitely recommend it for small children.
1274715
So I opened the lid and then stuck my finger in and waited for it to close on me (for science, of course) and the lids close very slowly. Even when it clamped down on my finger, it was not hard in the least bit. I pulled my finger out from it with no problems at all. It's very gentle.
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THe two pieces of the butterfly top close relatively slowly so there would be ample time to put fingers in, see the top closing and pull them out. Also, its been awhile since I've been around toddlers so I don't recall how tall they are. The large version of the butterfly may be too tall for a toddler to reach the top?!
1274717
I think it should be fine. I just went and tested it and the lid closes so slowly and gently it shouldn't be a problem.
1274718
It closes very slowly and I do not believe it closes very tightly so if it did close on a finger I don't think it would hurt very much if at all.
1274719
My daughter, who has a toddler, has this bin and I asked her if it was a problem. She assures me not only is it not a problem, but her toddler can't get at the trash. Ingesting spoiled food, sharp can lids, etc in the trash is a huge hazard to small children and the butterfly lid is impossible for toddlers to wiggle open.
1274720
The doors do move slowly. I guess if your'e not watching your child then maybe something could happen.
1274721
Absolutely!!! Does not close hard at all!!! I have the same situation. Good Question!
1274722
I believe so...the lid closes really slowly and stops when it hits an ubstruction so it doesnt really "pinch".
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I ordered this to use for my 18 month old daughter who sucks her thumb relentlessly. The idea behind the device is good, but it is not a good fit for her because too much condensation builds up in the area surrounding her thumb causing her skin to stay in a constant moist state. That being stated, the device could technically be used on the index finger, but I wouldn't advise it because I don't think it will be very comfortable for your child. I have resorted to covering my daughter's hand with a sock and securing it with medical tape. The sock method works the best for her; it's breathable, keeps her thumb out of her mouth and she is still able to grasp onto things. I ordered this to use for my 18 month old daughter who sucks her thumb relentlessly. The idea behind the device is good, but it is not a good fit for her because too much condensation builds up in the area surrounding her thumb causing her skin to stay in a constant moist state. That being stated, the device could technically be used on the index finger, but I wouldn't advise it because I don't think it will be very comfortable for your child. I have resorted to covering my daughter's hand with a sock and securing it with medical tape. The sock method works the best for her; it's... » Read More I ordered this to use for my 18 month old daughter who sucks her thumb relentlessly. The idea behind the device is good, but it is not a good fit for her because too much condensation builds up in the area surrounding her thumb causing her skin to stay in a constant moist state. That being stated, the device could technically be used on the index finger, but I wouldn't advise it because I don't think it will be very comfortable for your child. I have resorted to covering my daughter's hand with a sock and securing it with medical tape. The sock method works the best for her; it's breathable, keeps her thumb out of her mouth and she is still able to grasp onto things. « Show Less
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We didn't have a problem it took a little while but we actually bought a second one. It's great quality for the price and it doesn't slam down on little ones fingers.
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A toddler would be able to pull the screen down, but I doubt that it could injure him in any way.
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I have a 3 year old and 18 month old that have used these since they were 6 months old - starting to teethe. I have never had an issue. Frequently they do chew on the other end but never had a risk of choking. Just need to watch when they use it. I am always scared if they use it while walking they could trip and fall and get hurt so I only let them use it while sitting of strapped in car seat.
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I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see... » Read More I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. « Show Less
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I don't think so. My son is two and he likes it. :) There's nothing they can get hurt on.
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I don't know that I'd have a 2yr old wear this. I had my 4 and 6 year-olds wear these: the 6-yr-old was fine. I put it on my 4-yr-old's ankle because it was too big for his wrist. He played with it constantly and broke it within an hour or 2 - it was then just a straight coiled plastic-thing. I tied it to the back of his pants on his belt loop, where he forgot about it for a while. I'd be concerned a 2-yr-old would get it on his mouth, or play with it a lot and put hands in mouth - BAD idea.
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I have ran into the table a few times just getting used to a new table and never been cut. I personally don't think it is dangerous. Maybe if a toddler hit the corner at full impact, then yes it may hurt. I feel that it is not dangerous, great buy. I also purchased the end table to go with it. Great buy!
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Should be OK. We used it for 9-10 yr olds... the light up part is about as round as a Snapple bottle cap - so it will cover part of pinky and middle finger if worn on the ring finger... can't say for sure if the finger loop will be too big thus allowing ring to slide off -we did not have that problem. Hope this helps.
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I would say no because it is rather large and there is nothing to keep a child that small in place. It is perfect for a toddler.
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Kids can hurt themselves with anything. I would not let a baby who wants to eat everything play with the set unsupervised. The knobs on the sticks are glued on and I would worry about a choking hazard if they came off. The triangle is fine, my kid played with it a lot and never got nicked or cut. I could go into how each and every part of the set could cause harm but as I said kids can hurt themselves or others with just about anything in their toy box. All I can say is my son absolutely loves the set. He has not impaled himself, he has not scratched himself on the metal parts and I would recommend this for kids who love music and/or making noise. I hope this helps. I have to add that these days it seems people worry too much about toys that could be harmful. Just watch your kids, don't let them run with the sticks and don't let them jimmy the knobs off. Have fun, make noise, and enjoy their faces when they discover the awesome sound of a tambourine.
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it depends on how old and how big and how clever the toddler is and don't ever leave anything sharp around that the toddler could poke thru the netting. in other words, probably not safe to keep a toddler from falling thru. it would probably give you a few extra seconds to grab the toddler if you were right there with them. i'm a grandmother of 5 and toddlers are mighty fast and absolutely fearless.
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Depending upon the age of your son I wouldn't as a safety (smothering/choking...) concern. I would recommend asking your pediatrician.
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Hi Joanne,I also have a 2 year old and used it on her. I just made sure that I didn't put it on her hands that she puts in her mouth. I also used it on my 3 month old's legs. :)
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No, there's enough padding to prevent anything from poking. Both my kids loved the bjorn and we never had any problems with it.
692152
maybe a 3 or 4yr old -maybe not a 2 yr. old though. would be tuff for them because their fingers would be smaller.