Shop smart, and play safe, this summer.

With Christmas and school holidays just around the corner, make sure to shop smart and think about both safety and sustainability when buying gifts for family and friends.

Parents can play their part in keeping their kids safe this festive and holiday season by:

• checking the age recommendations for toys and buying those which reflect the child’s age and do not pose a choking hazard
• reading and following the warning labels and instructions on toys
• ensuring all household items with button batteries can’t be opened by children
• keeping toys with lithium button batteries well away from small children
• checking information about recent national safety toy recalls at www.productsafety.gov.au
• supervising children at all times when they are playing in pools.

Why not consider sustainable gifts this festive season? Sustainable gifts are not only good for the environment, they are often better for the hip pocket too! Smart and sustainable gift ideas include tours and passes to local attractions, organic gifts like worm farms and plants, or second-hand presents.  For more tips on safe and sustainable shopping this summer visit www.act.gov.au/shopsmart.