Archive · 10 Aug 2025
AIIMS Study: Parents Overlook Environmental Aspect of Toys
A study by AIIMS Bhopal found that when parents buy toys for their young children, they usually don't think about how good the toys are for the environment.
Things like how much the toy costs, if it lasts a long time, if it looks nice, and if it's safe are more important to parents.
The study talked to parents in Bhopal and found that only a few parents considered whether a toy was eco-friendly.
Experts want to help parents, doctors, and toy makers choose toys that are good for kids and also help protect the environment.
AIIMS Bhopal study reveals parents prioritize factors other than environmental impact when buying toys.
Price, durability, and safety are the main considerations for parents selecting toys.
Eco-friendliness is only a factor in 6.41% of parents' toy choices.
The study involved 251 parents in the Barkheda Pathani area of Bhopal.
Experts believe the findings can help guide stakeholders toward more sustainable toy choices.
- Who
- Researchers at AIIMS Bhopal studied 251 parents.
- What
- A study on parental toy selection preferences.
- When
- The study was recently conducted.
- Where
- Barkheda Pathani area of Bhopal, India.
- Why
- To understand factors influencing toy choices and promote environmentally friendly options.
Parents' Perspective
Environmental Advocates' Perspective
Toy Selection Criteria
Parents' Perspective
Prioritize factors like price, durability, visual appeal and safety over environmental impact when choosing toys.
Environmental Advocates' Perspective
Not applicable
- Study Location
- Bhopal, India
- Participants
- 251 Parents
- Primary Concern
- Price (66.9%)
- Environmental Consideration
- 6.41%
- Age Group
- Children up to five years old