Toy safety

How we keep play safe

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Last updated 1 November 2026.

Safety comes before everything else in our shop. This page explains how we choose the toys we sell, what to look for on a label, and what to do if you are worried about a toy you bought from us.

How we choose what we stock

• We buy from makers and distributors who can tell us who made each toy and how it was tested.
• Every toy must carry a UKCA or CE mark, an age label and the maker's contact details.
• We ask about materials, paints and finishes, and favour solid wood, natural fabrics and water-based finishes.
• We handle every new toy ourselves, checking for sharp edges, loose parts and long cords, before it goes on sale.

Reading age labels

An age label tells you the youngest age a toy is safe for, not how clever a child needs to be. The warning "Not suitable for children under 36 months" usually means the toy has small parts that could be a choking hazard. Keep those toys away from babies and toddlers, including younger siblings.

At home

• Read the instructions and warnings, and keep them.
• Check toys regularly for wear, loose parts and splinters.
• Take mobiles down once a baby can sit up or pull up.
• Keep button batteries and magnets well out of reach.

Our journal has a fuller checklist: choosing safe toys for babies under one.

Recalls and reporting a problem

If a maker recalls a toy we have sold, we contact every customer we can reach and put a notice in the shop. If you are worried about a toy you bought from us, stop using it and contact us on 0117 496 0732 or hello@wonderkin.example. We will always offer a refund or replacement for a toy with a safety fault.

You can also check the UK government's product safety alerts and recalls, or report a concern to your local Trading Standards service.