Safe non-toxic toys for kids
In the wake of the Mattel recall of toys due to high levels of lead from a Chinese manufacturer, it’s worth considering where to buy safe toys for children. According to Kidshealth, a leading nonprofit website on children’s health has some of these tips from its site:
- Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame resistant or flame retardant.
- Stuffed toys should be washable.
- Painted toys should be covered with lead-free paint.
- Art materials should say nontoxic.
- Crayons and paints should say ASTM D-4236 on the package, which means that they’ve been evaluated by the American Society for Testing and Materials
National Geographic’s Green Guide, suggests going to eco friendly retailers with nontoxic, sustainable toys such as:
- North Star Toys (http://www.northstartoys.com/, 800-737-0112)
- Organic Gift Shop (http://www.organicgiftshop.com/, 800-895-6045)
- Turner Toys (http://www.turnertoys.com/, 802-888-3375)
- EcoBaby Organics (http://www.ecobaby.com/, 800-596-7450)
- Natural Baby Catalog (http://www.kidsstuff.com/, 800-722-5282)
2 comments
Yes, I really agree that the parents should also be aware of what they are buying for their kids’ toys…for prevention is really better than cure or regret…
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