One thing on the minds of most parents this time of the year: “What are the hottest holiday toys and how can I get my hands on them?” Whether it’s Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo or Hatchimals, there’s always been at least one toy that causes a frenzy.
This year, according to multiple top holiday toys lists, the Cookeez Makery Freezy Cakez playset and the MrBeast Lab Swarms are likely at the top of kids’ wish lists.
But while those toys are making the “good list,” others are on the “bad list” — that being World Against Toys Causing Harm’s (W.A.T.C.H.) “10 Worst Toys” list.
The group has released its 52 annual list of nominees of the toys it says parents should be wary of.
One toy on the list is the Pinovk Toy Colt 45 Pistol. W.A.T.C.H. says toy guns like this can be mistaken for real weapons and can lead to tragic outcomes.
Another toy making the “worst list” is the Kinetic Sand Scents kit which consists of sand-based “ice cream treats” of various flavors. It comes with tools to “scoop & serve,” as well as a warning of “do not eat.” W.A.T.C.H. says this poses a potential for ingestion injuries.
And then there’s the Wubble Rumblers Fists. W.A.T.C.H. says they pose a risk for blunt force and impact injuries.
“Our goal with the ‘10 worst toys’ list is to help families make informed choices and keep kids safe,” Joan Siff, president of W.A.T.C.H., said in a statement. “Toy safety is about stopping potentially unsafe products from reaching children in the first place.”
So, while the kids are making their toy lists, parents are advised to check what other lists those toys may be on before heading out to battle the crowds this holiday season.