Jigsaw warning for parents

Incoming from contacts overseas, this shocking story illustrates the care that we, as parents, need to take when considering what we allow our kids to play with:

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I think we were already well aware of the potential choking danger of the small pieces, but Mr Duckworth’s salutary tale has certainly made me revisit the playroom and look again at my kids’ toys.

With hindsight, perhaps the kitchen knife set – while definitely more realistic than its plastic counterpart at Toys R Us – wasn’t such a good idea. And actually, I’m now looking forward to having my log saw back in the garage.