People love the holidays for a number of varying reasons. Some love to volunteer with charitable organizations to help those in need; others love the seasonal music and the merry spirits it often envokes. A central component for many are the gifts. Whether receiving or giving, gifts are how many individuals express their appreciation for friends and family. But for young children, certain gifts come boxed with risks galore. World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) has revealed its nominees for the "10 worst toys of 2018." Classic toy dangers, such as small parts, strings, projectiles, toxic substances, rigid materials and inaccurate warnings and labels, continue to put children at risk. Deloitte's annual holiday economic forecast projects retail sales will increase 5.0-5.6% this holiday season, with online sales likely to rise 17-22% — meaning children are more likely to be exposed this gift-giving season as buyers will not have an opportunity to touch and physically inspect for obvious hazards at the time of purchase. This holiday season, avoid gifting a child a hazardous toy by knowing which ones to avoid. With this in mind, here are W.A.T.C.H.'s "10 worst toys of 2018." Related: It's not all fun and games: Toys still come with risks

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Denny Jacob

Denny Jacob is an associate editor for NU PropertyCasualty360. Contact him at [email protected].