• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood TOADY Awards: Vinci “iPad” for Babies

It’s that time of year when our children are even more exposed to inappropriate toys, commercials, and junk.  Walk into any major retailer, and toys are front and center, yet few of these objects are developmentally appropriate.

The Campaign For Commercial-Free Childhood fights for our children all year.  Just in time for the holiday season, they are hosting thing TOADY awards:

Each year, the Toy Industry Association gathers to present its TOTY (Toy Of The Year) Awards.  In honor of the industry that has led the way in commercializing childhood, CCFC will present its TOADY (Toys Oppressive And Destructive to Young Children) Award for the worst toy of the year.  From thousands of toys that promote violence and/or precocious sexuality to children and push branded entertainment at the expense of children’s play, CCFC has selected five exceptional finalists.

Here’s what I am voting for:

[amazon_link id=”B005D6OE9Y” target=”_blank” ]VINCI 7-Inch Touchscreen Mobile Learning Tablet (4GB)[/amazon_link]

Can’t wait for the day your child starts tuning you out for technology? Give your infant a head start with the Vinci, the first iPad designed especially for babies. The $479 may seem like a lot, but that’s a small price to pay for the tranquility that comes when your infant is virtually lobotomized. Make dinner in peace. Better yet, go out for dinner. The Vinci’s hypnotic apps are designed to guarantee that Junior won’t even know you’re gone. Plus, the Vinci makes lots of bogus educational claims, so you can join the company in pretending that screen time is great for your little one.

Seriously, a touch screen tablet for babies? That is not the sort of interaction babies need for positive social and emotional development.  I am not opposed to young children (over three-years-old) sharing their parents’ technology, but I am opposed to its overuse for the potential substitute it becomes for human interaction and bonding.

You can view the other four finalists by visiting CCFC and vote for the worst toy of 2011.

  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« Luxe Children’s Products: madii & dyl Cleansing Flannel
Hank D and the Bee: Window Cleaning »

Trackbacks

  1. Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood TOADY Awards: Vinci “iPad” for Babies | Alternative Health Medicine and Herbs Remedies says:
    November 16, 2011 at 7:56 am

    […] Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood TOADY Awards: Vinci “iPad” for Babies is a post from: Eco Child's Play […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

Vegan Creamy Cauliflower Tahini Bisque

Uniquely Scented, Soothing Hand Sanitizer with Integrity: New Vegan PlaneAire Hands with Aloe and Green Tea

More from the archives!

Global Exchange’s 2nd National Valentine’s Day of Action: Win Prizes for Participating

Midwife Commits Suicide After Baby's Death

Ikea Banishes Breastfeeding Mom to Bathroom

DTap-IPV-Hib Vaccine Linked to Seizures

Homeschooling Through the Holidays Sale at CurrClick: Up to 85% Off

It’s Time to Quit Plastics and How to do It

Reduce Plastic Waste with re-brush Eco-Friendly Toothbrush

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy
You are what your mother ate

5 Green Parent Posts: Heroin and Cornflakes, Natural Parents, Mother Jones Network, Enlightened Motherhood, and Inhabitots

Peanut Allergy Breakthrough Mimics Homeopathy

Green Book Review for the Holidays: The Book You Should Bring to Parents

Make Your Own Digital Birthday Party Invitations

Green Family Values: The Power of Youth to Change the World

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

Mom Vlogger Tackles Teaching Kids Recycling

Digging for Worms

We are going solo!

Under Construction and Independence

Sustainable Baby Showers: Start Baby off Right

Three Fair Trade Toy Companies

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.