How to Choose Children's Toys Not Made in China

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Tip 1 - Safe Toy List | Eco-friendly baby/family products MADE in USA on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Troy Dykmann | permalink

A Toy Garden- California based. http://www.atoygarden.com/index.cfm. About them: "We offer a broad selection of open ended, natural, creative & fun toys for children & their families. Great selection of Made in the USA toys, but not everything is. They display a nice little U.S. flag for easy identification. Waldorf & Montessori families and anyone who…

For further reading: http://ecofriendlymamausa.com/made-in-usa-2/toy-list/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Choosing Safe Dog Toys

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alisha Hall | permalink

They make the world go round. They make it bounce, roll and soar. They’re objects that inspire play, enrich training, ease boredom and curb problem behaviors. Toys, according to the experts (and every dog worth his molars), are a must-have.
Tags: healthy living

For further reading: http://thebark.com/content/choosing-safe-dog-toys ^[2]

Tip 3 - Safe and Natural Children's Toys - Keeper of the Home

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Corey Springett | permalink

Wooden car made by Bajo Why We Care About the Toys We Choose It all started a little over two years ago. Recalls on toys (particularly from China) were coming out left, right and center. Our little guy was about 5-6 months old and just starting to put absolutely everything in his mouth. I found a recalled toy among our bunch- a very non-threatening looking set of cloth baby blocks made by Baby Einstein. There was too much lead in the paint designs on it’s …

For further reading: http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/12/safe-and-natural-childrens-toys.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - How To Choose Healthier Toys For Your Children | Greenopedia

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by wolf 01 | permalink

Kids grow out of their toys faster than they do their diapers, so getting both on the cheap can be a relief! Unfortunately many popular, well-marketed toys contain low levels of industrial chemicals that have been linked to cancer and a range of developmental, reproductive or neurological issues in animals or people.

For further reading: http://greenopedia.com/healthier-toys/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Buying Safe Toys for the Holidays

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Citlalli Du 00edaz | permalink

At a time when children are compiling their holiday wish lists, parents are fretting over another one: the safe toy list.
Tags: safe toys, toy recall, lead paint

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/buying-safe-toys-holidays ^[5]