Fun and Function truly cares about your children and their needs. It’s why we created our company. As part of our commitment to earn and maintain your trust, we design each of our products thoughtfully, carefully, and with regards to your children’s safety and physical well-being.
As parents, every time we make a product for you, it must also pass the test of coming home with us, where we use these products with our own children.
We design our products to comply with mandatory federal product safety regulations. We subject each product to rigorous testing by independent, third-party laboratories for chemicals with chronic toxicity hazards, like lead, and for sources of other risks, including physical and mechanical hazards.
We are pleased to report that Fun and Function’s products are compliant with these regulations. As part of our commitment, we will continue to design and source our products from reputable vendors that comply with these product safety requirements.
In addition to ensuring that our factories follow our instructions, Fun and Function continues to test (and randomly audit) to make sure that we meet our own (and your) high expectations.
How Much Supervision is Needed? Every Child is Unique
We are committed to providing you with the information you need to ensure your child’s safety and to maximize the benefits of using Fun and Function’s products. Safety is a shared responsibility. We provide well-designed and well-crafted products for your child. Our Guidelines for Safe Use and warnings are written with you and your child in mind. You make sure that the product is appropriate for your child’s development and needs. You regularly inspect the products and check to make sure your child is using the products as intended.
Because our products are often designed for children with unique developmental needs, we often recommend adult supervision or adult guidance when using each product. Still, we know that every child is unique - that is exactly why we do what we do. When using our products, remember that you -- as the caregiver -- know your child best. Please follow our safety recommendations, and provide additional supervision as needed for your child. Consider several factors as you use your best judgment to determine whether your child needs a closer level of supervision when using a given product. Think about:
• The child’s developmental age
• The child’s unique developmental needs
• The way the child uses similar products
• The behaviors the child typically exhibits (e.g. chewing) and how they may engage with this product
•The strength of the child
• Whether the child has broken, swallowed or otherwise misused objects in the past
• How well the child follows your directions
• The predictability of the child’s behavior
We want to ensure the products you select match your needs. If you are unsure which product is appropriate for your child’s needs or how to safely use one of our products, assistance is always available by contacting our team of occupational therapists and experts at CustomerCare@FunandFunction.com.
Our Chewy Categories
Our chewy test protocol is designed to group our chewies into three categories: for light chewers, for moderate chewers and for moderate plus chewers.
Though no chewy is indestructible, these categories can be helpful when choosing a chewy. Make sure the chewy you choose is appropriate for your child’s development and needs. Please follow our safety recommendations for chewies. Chewies should always be used with adult supervision and chewies should be regularly inspected for signs of wear and tear..
Light Chewies
The softer chewies with more ‘give’ are generally more suitable for light
Though no chewy is indestructible, our categories can be helpful when choosing a chewy. Make sure the chewy you choose is appropriate for your child’s development and needs. Please follow our safety recommendations for chewies. Chewies should always be used with adult supervision. chewers. A light chewy can be suitable for a younger child. A light chewy can also be suitable for an older child who prefers softer chewies, as long as the older child’s chewing habits tend more to chewing than biting with maximum force and the child has enough cognitive awareness to avoid repetitive biting with maximum force.
Moderate Chewies
Harder chewies are more suitable for moderate chewers. A moderateThough no chewy is indestructible, our categories can be helpful when choosing a chewy. Make sure the chewy you choose is appropriate for your child’s development and needs. Please follow our safety recommendations for chewies. Chewies should always be used with adult supervision. chewy can be suitable for a younger child who prefers to bite rather than chew, or an older child with more bite force. It can be suitable for a child who prefers a harder chewy for increased proprioceptive input. It can also be suitable for an adult who prefers softer chewies, as long as the adult’s chewing habits tend more to chewing than biting with maximum force and the adult has enough cognitive awareness to avoid repetitive biting with maximum force.
Moderate Plus Chewies
The hardest chewies are suitable for moderate plusThough no chewy is indestructible, our categories can be helpful when choosing a chewy. Make sure the chewy you choose is appropriate for your child’s development and needs. Please follow our safety recommendations for chewies. Chewies should always be used with adult supervision. chewers. A moderate plus chewy can be suitable for an adult who regularly bites on chewies. It can also be suitable for a child who prefers a harder chewy for increased proprioceptive input.
We want to ensure the chewies you select match your needs. If you are unsure which chewy is appropriate for your child’s needs or how to safely use one of our chewies, assistance is always available by contacting our team of occupational therapists and experts at CustomerCare@FunandFunction.com.
Our chewies are best-in-class but it is important to note that all chewies, including ours, will eventually show wear and tear and will need to be replaced periodically. Always review and follow our tips for safe use and be sure to regularly inspect the chewies before use. Thank you for choosing a Fun and Function chewy.