No, the Eat&Play Box, with pre-cut toys, is no more expensive than a classic cardboard packaging box.
Yes, Eat&Play Box packaging boxes are as strong as conventional boxes. The stiffness tests of the cardboards showed similar results (ECT >11 kN/m).
As with any defective product, you can make a claim with your preferred contact at the Costumers Department. Your request will be processed promptly by our team.
The toys have been subjected to mechanical tests carried out by an independent analysis laboratory.
They comply with the European Toy Safety Standard EN 71-1,2,3 and 10 for children aged 6 months and older.
Like all toys, the Eat&Play Box toys should not be given to children if they are damaged or dirty. In general, you should never leave a child unattended, especially when handling objects.
The assembly of the Eat&Play Box toys is quick and easy. It does not require any equipment or any special skills.
An illustrated is written on the box to guide the few steps required to assemble each toy.
A QR Code on the cardboard box provides a link to a dedicated web page that explains how to use the toys
The toys can be placed in the playroom of the facility, and left in free access. They can also be given to children individually during hospitalization or for their return home.
The supervising medical staff and the health staff have free will to distribute them in the manner judged the most appropriate according to the local context, the structure, the activities already in place (or not) for the stimulation of children.
Many recommendations are contained in the guidelines Management of Severe Malnutrition: A Handbook for Physicians and Other Health Personnel in Management Positions, edited by WHO in 2000 (pages 23-24).
For example:
“The mother (or caretaker) must stay with the child in the hospital or nutritional rehabilitation center and she should be encouraged to feed him, hold him, reassure him and play with him as much as possible. (…) »
The environment
“Toys should always be available in the cradle and in the bedroom as well as in the playroom and they should be changed frequently”. (…)
“Toys must be safe, washable and appropriate for the child’s age and level of development.” (…)
Games
“During the recovery phase, malnourished children need to be with other children. After the initial phase of treatment, the child must spend time playing with other children on large mats, and with the mother or a monitor. (…) These activities (…) are very beneficial to the child.”
“The chosen activities will have to develop motor skills and language, and activities and materials will be renewed regularly. ”
“Apart from informal group games, you should play individually with each child for 15 to 30 minutes a day.” (…) “Mothers can learn to lead these games”.
Physical activities
(…) “playing will consist of rolling on a mattress, trying to catch and throwing a ball, climbing steps and walking”.
“The duration and intensity of physical activity will increase as the child improves overall. If space permits, an outdoor playground will be set up. ”
Also refer to Appendix 8 – Play Therapy Model (page 62). For example:
“Each gaming session should include language and motor activities as well as activities with toys.
Teach the games and activities to the child when ready (show him how to use the toy, what words are suitable, etc.)
Encourage the child to use the appropriate words to describe what he is doing.
Help the child sit up, cushioning him.
Keep the toys away so that he tries to catch them on all fours. “