With the holiday shopping season in full swing, parents and gift-givers need to keep safety top of mind when selecting toys for children. The World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) has recently released its "10 Worst Toys of 2025" list, designed to guide consumers away from potentially hazardous products that could cause serious injuries or, in some cases, prove fatal.
W.A.T.C.H. is a non-profit organization committed to educating the public about harmful children’s products to protect children from harm. The organization highlights the risks present in many toys, children’s products, and recreational activities, working to make the world a safer place by preventing unnecessary injuries and deaths.
Below, we’ll highlight the top 10 most dangerous toys currently on the market. For more details and photos of each product, W.A.T.C.H. provides a toy slideshow. Let’s take a closer look!
Top 10 Dangerous Toys of 2025
Goo Slingers
Warning: Potential For Eye Injuries
This elastic projectile toy is marketed toward young children and can launch gel-filled balls with enough force to cause significant eye injuries. Its design encourages fast-paced play, yet lacks adequate safety warnings.
Nerf Pro Gelfire Ignitor Blaster
Warning: Potential For Eye and Facial Injuries
This high-velocity blaster fires gel pellets rapidly and with force, posing a clear danger to the eyes and face. Despite age recommendations, the risk of impactful injuries remains high during play.
Snackles: Disney Minnie
Warning: Potential For Suffocation Injuries
Marketed as suitable for infants (“0+”), this plush toy has a large, soft, pillow-like head that poses a suffocation risk—especially for babies who cannot yet lift or reposition themselves safely.
Little Cuties Doll
Warning: Potential For Choking Injuries
This baby doll includes small accessories and features thin cords and detachable components, presenting notable choking hazards for young children.
Shape Sorter Xylophone
Warning: Potential For Ingestion and Injury Hazards
While marketed as an early-education toy, the rigid drumstick and removable pieces may pose ingestion and internal injury risks for toddlers.
Air Ninja Throwing Stars
Warning: Potential For Blunt Force and Facial Injuries
Designed to mimic real throwing stars, this rigid plastic toy encourages fast, high-impact throwing play, increasing the likelihood of injury to the face, eyes, and head.
Mega Rally Remote Control Racer
Warning: Potential For Impact Injuries
This fast RC car can reach speeds that create a risk of foot, ankle, and collision injuries—particularly to small children in proximity during use.
Bubble Bliss Foam Blaster
Warning: Potential For Slipping and Impact Injuries
While marketed as harmless fun, the high-volume foam output may create slippery surfaces, increasing the risk of falls and related injuries.
Robo-Claw Dino Grabber
Warning: Potential For Pinching and Hand Injuries
The toy’s powerful mechanical claw can pinch fingers or skin, particularly for younger children who may not use it with proper caution.
SkySurge Rocket Flyer
Warning: Potential For Eye and Head Injuries
This hand-launched rocket can soar at high speeds and unpredictable angles, posing risks of impact injuries—especially when used indoors or in crowded spaces.
As you plan your holiday shopping, heed these warnings to ensure the toys you select are safe. Always read and follow age recommendations, warnings, and usage instructions to make smart purchases and provide a joyful, safe holiday season for all!
