Which? issues Christmas safety alert after finding dangerous and illegal children's toys on marketplaces including TikTok, Wish and AliExpress

Parents have been warned to be alert for dangerous and illegal toys while shopping online this Christmas. This elephant crib toy was found to have loose batteries which could cause serious damage to a baby's organs if swallowed This baby's sensory fidget toy easily broke into small pieces during Which? testers purchased the 23 unbranded children's toys from the most popular online marketplaces: AliExpress, Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Temu, TikTok and Wish. Their small size means they pose a choking hazard for children This toy phone from AliExpress broke apart during testing, creating small parts which posed a choking risk Another serious issue was the presence of long cords which were found on many of the dangerous toys. This 'busy block' from AliExpress was found to be poorly constructed, creating a number of sharp points that could pierce a child's skin Ms Concha says: 'We would recommend that shoppers be careful about buying unbranded toys on online marketplaces, as it is hard to have confidence that they will meet UK safety standards set in law to protect consumers.'