Plain language
Kit types, labels, and warnings in plain words.
Plain guides to science toys
Read labels, age grades, and warnings, and check recalls, with CPSC rules linked.
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Guides to start with
What STEM toys and science kits are
Kit types, in plain words.
Small parts and choking hazards, explained
What counts as a small part.
Magnets in toys and kits: what CPSC says
Swallowed magnets: get help.
Button batteries and Reese's Law, explained
Swallowed? Get help now.
Telescopes and the Sun: what NASA says
A solar filter on the front.
Toy recalls: how to check before you buy
Check cpsc.gov/Recalls.
Why use these guides
Sourced facts
Rules in CPSC and eCFR words, plus NASA and Poison Help, each linked.
Written for adults
For parents, teachers, and other adults who choose science toys.
No picks or prices
We explain kit types and rules. If we ever link to a retailer, we say so.
Already have a kit at home?
CPSC posts recalls at cpsc.gov/Recalls. Check yours before a child uses it.
