Toy safety is part of the publishing workflow.

Better Play Shelf is for parents and caregivers. It is not a substitute for manufacturer instructions, pediatric guidance, or active adult supervision.

When publishing or updating a product guide, check for product recalls and preserve manufacturer warnings for small parts, magnets, button batteries, cords, projectiles, water use, and supervision.

Use the CPSC recall database to check current recalls and the CPSC toy-safety hub for broader safety information. For age labels, toy selection, and supervision questions, see the American Academy of Pediatrics' safe toy buying guidance.

If a recall, changed warning, or credible correction affects a recommended product, the related guide should be reviewed, updated, or removed. Families should check the current manufacturer instructions and recall information before use, particularly for gifts or secondhand toys.