Toy guns, a dog xylophone and a friendly-looking bright yellow stuffed animal are all on Santa’s naughty list this year.

They are among the “10 Worst Toys” nominees this holiday season, according to World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on educating the public about potentially dangerous children’s products.

The organization has published this list for 52 years. Its president, Joan Siff, announced the list Tuesday morning.

This year’s full list of dangerous toys includes Pinovk Toy Colt 45 Pistol, Bristle Hedgehog, Transformers Earthspark Cyber-Sleeve, Kinetic Sand Scents – Ice Cream Treats, Wubble Rumblers Inflatable Furious Fist, Click N’ Play Toy Remote Set, Snackles – Sandy, X-Shot Poppy Playtime, Playzone-Fit Tri-Flyer and the Zoo Jamz Doggy xylophone.

“A toy can be dangerous because it is poorly made, poorly designed and poorly marketed,” Siff said. “These are all different phases of production where something can go wrong.”

The organization is concerned that many toys appear harmless but can pose a danger in the hands of a young child.

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Toy-related injuries have increased for three years in a row. More than 184,000 toy injuries were treated in emergency departments last year, according to a report from ValuePenguin, an insurance research site from LendingTree. But overall, toy-related injuries have declined by more than 20% over the past decade.

“You can safely buy toys for your children,” said Divya Sangameshwar, insurance expert at ValuePenguin. “Just make sure you’re buying toys that are safe and age-appropriate, and if you do want to buy toys, make sure your kids are supervised when playing with them.”

In a statement to Scripps News, the Toy Association, a U.S. trade group, said it “advocates for child safety throughout the year, unlike WATCH, which is only heard once or twice times a year and of which false declarations are not made. by real security experts. Their report is riddled with misinformation and only serves to scare families during what is supposed to be a joyful time of year. What’s important to know is that by law all toys sold in the United States must first be compliant. Over 100 rigorous safety tests and standards before reaching consumers. …Families are reminded to choose toys appropriate for their child’s age, interests and abilities to avoid purchasing counterfeit or illegitimate products from malicious or third-party sellers by making purchases only. from reputable stores and online sellers; and to supervise children while they play.”