Am I just a bad mom or what?

[GoofieRuthie]

This may be open for debate, lol...... The reason I ask... I was at the Disney store over the weekend. There was an older lady looking for Easter gifts for her twin one year old grandsons. After a few minutes, I suggested the adorable hopping pooh, tigger, eeyore and piglets that they have. I said they would be great entertainment for them. You would have thought I tried to kill her grandkids. She was appalled and said "no way! That is not appropriate for a one year old at all! They put everything in their mouth!" Ok, I have 3 kids of my own, I babysit 3 more, I took 3 years of childcare courses in highschool, and I worked in numerous daycares. I think I know better than to suggest anything that would pose a choking hazard to a child. The CM did indulge the lady by posing that the wind up key (that is QUITE large, might I add) "could" come off. Now if anyone has seen this toy before, do you think this is a dangerous toy for a one year old or have I just been lucky to raise my DD10, DD8, and DD2 with no such choking problems?

 

[jfulcer]

I saw the same toy and I do not believe that key would fit into the 'choking hazard tester' we have at home. I think they key part is too big. They could prolly get it in their mouth, but not swallow it, IMHO.

I'll vote for "Not a careless mom" category for you.

 

[December99]

I've seen those and I too vote for the "Not careless mom"!! And I agree - I think one year olds would LOVE those....they would bring alot of joy watching them jump around and chasing after them.

 

[binny]

'nother vote for good mom! I thought those would be great for younger kids!

 

[ltldeb]

You got my vote too! I've seen those toys and the keys. They shouldn't be a problem.

 

[GoofieRuthie]

I really felt like a heel after she walked off. I just stood there looking at the toys wondering if I was crazy for thinking they were harmless entertainment. Part of me felt like running after her and explaining that I have kids, yadda yadda yadda, then I thought....why should I care what she thinks of me, lol. Thanks again for reassuring me.