Clipping of news on Brazilian Culture, Law and Citizenship
10/10/2013
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It is known , or expected to be , which is important when purchasing any products that check for the presence of INMETRO certification . In the case of toys , such seal is even more important because the little ones are more susceptible than adults to the called consumer accidents .
The choice of a toy must not only take into account the interests of the child and the appropriate stage of child development . Parents should also prioritize their security conditions .
We all know the saying that " cheap is expensive " , but do not always pay attention to it . Sound toys illegal , bought from street vendors , for example , can emit a noise above the legal limit , which is 85 decibels . A police Cart " pirate " , for example , can record up to 120 decibels of noise. What does this mean ? The sound of a chainsaw often reaches 100 decibels and a jackhammer reaches 110 decibels .
Most toys sold in street vendors have no seal of quality assurance INMETRO ( National Institute of Metrology , Standardization and Industrial Quality ) and ABRINQ ( Brazilian Association of Toy Manufacturers ) . This seal ensures that toys do not pose risks to the safety and health of the child , since undergone several tests before coming to trade .
" The noises are everywhere . Inside the house are in the vacuum cleaner , blender , television loud and even toys. All this can cause hearing loss in children . Parents must protect their children from hearing damage caused by excessive noise , and this eve of Children's Day , pay attention to the noise level of the toy that will buy , "says Marcella Vidal , the therapist Telex Hearing Solutions .
Children are exposed to high levels of noise when playing with video games , attending games room computer , listening to music on headphones or stereos . In noisy environments is advisable to wear ear plugs in the small . Telex offers protectors that reduce the noise but do not prevent the child hears the sound of the games . The earplugs are tailor-made and cater to the little people and also for adults who want to protect themselves from the noise they are exposed daily .
According to the World Health Organization , a noise of 70 decibels is already unpleasant to the human ear . Above 85 decibels begins to damage the mechanism of hearing . Continued use of a toy with that volume can damage your hearing forever children . Minors up to three years are the most affected . And if they have impaired hearing , it can delay your entire development as in the area of speech and school performance .
Stay tuned to the list of toys that should be avoided :
• Musical toys like electric guitar, drum , horn , trumpet can emit sounds up to 120 dB ( decibels ) .
• Toys such as mobile children can reach noise between 123-129 dB ( decibels ) .
• Toys made to expand the sound of the voice come to issue up to 135 dB ( sound compared to the takeoff of an airplane ) .
• Toys such firearm that emit sounds of 150 dB ( decibels ) , which can cause immediate pain in the ear .
• Some toys hitting, punching and ' tagarelos ' , talking too loudly , are calculated with the sound level up to 110 dB ( decibels ) .
Exposure to these levels of noise can cause irreversible damage to children's hearing . Even brief exposure to loud sounds can bring risks . So be careful when buying toys for their children . Ensure their safety , of course , is priceless .
Source : UOL - Modern Consumer
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