Check out the safe wood list here on the forum and the new owner mistakes post too. You can learn so much and better to know ahead of time with these little cuties. Also, you didn't say where you were getting your chin. I would recommend a breeder vs. a pet shop. Don't be overwhelmed when you read all this, about chins, once you get it all going--it's pretty easy having chins. Show pics when you get yours--so we can awww at your little one. And, the pet stores; you really are very "limited" what you can buy there that is safe for your chinnie. Don't buy "any" of the treat stuff--stick with the wood chews-and lava stones-that's about it.