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Non-porous toys made from silicone, glass, steel or ABS plastic can last for years with good care. Replace any toy that becomes cracked, chipped, sticky, discolored or smelly, or one whose charging port or casing is damaged. Porous toys like TPE and jelly need replacing more often, since they wear down faster and can't be fully cleaned.
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