Safety 1st Small Object Choking Tester

The tester itself is fine, although I dont know for sure since there were was no informational insert included with it...I was a bit annoyed that there was no printed information included (i.e. official directions for proper use for determining safe/unsafe objects and for which ages??)...the product is kind of pointless unless you know for sure that you are using it correctly. I would imagine the throat of a 6 month old and the throat of a 3 year old are different sizes in diameter....so yea...information about the product and its proper use would have been nice!

I work in the toy industry and this gauge is great for helping define what products will pass testing. This gauge is defined by the ASTM 963-11. If a part fits in the gauge entirely (no parts sticking out): It should not be marked for sale or intended <3yrs of age. Products age 3yrs-6yrs must be marked with a small parts warning Products age 6yrs+ do not require a small parts warning (though it is recommended) As with any strict rule there is still a chance of a hazard even if a part does not fit in the gauge, so caution is best, but its great to understand what requirements manufacturers are held to.

This is just as ordered and arrived fast. The plastic its made of is good quality.

I use this product in a class I teach to demonstrate the importance of keeping small objects away from children and then I give them one to take home and test there play areas.

It is just a cylinder that you put things into to determine if they are large enough for a baby to play with. Nothing more. No, you dont really need to buy one if you have common sense (or want to use the toilet paper roll method)...but if you have a hubby that dismisses everything as being too child proof these days and he needs specific guidelines (I love this man, but sometimes...!) then THIS is the perfect argument-killer for you! Its easy- does it fit inside? Yes? Then baby can play with it when hes older but not now. Presto- done! Ive seen him check something with it-- so its done its job as far as Im concerned! Hey, in a world where we drop thousands (!!) on baby items, this is the simplest, easiest non-essential to justify having in your junk drawer. Seriously worth the effort of hitting buy!!

Good for demonstrations for parents in my pediatricians office.

Such a great thing for piece of mind with little ones. Easy simple and becomes a toy when you are fine checking everything.

If youre a teacher, this is for YOU! Especially as a Toddler teacher. Your Supervisors at school will be impressed that you took the initiative to be safety conscious around children who like to put small objects in their mouths. This, of course, is helpful to new parents who fear things will be choked on. If it fits in the large opening at the top of the tube, then its a choking hazard.

Very satisfactory.

this product works for what I purchased it for. It is a training tool for early childhood educators to compare what should and should not be given to children of young ages.