And while we can’t predict the future, there are a lot of toys out there that can “grow” with kids through multiple ages and stages. Many will even appeal to siblings and cousins of ...

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According to PIRG, last year there were 6,000 emergency room visits related to the toy, and one death. "This could be a super ball, right? Something small. The kids put it in their mouth ...