We all know last year was the dreaded "year of the recall'. And we've made great strides since then, passing the CPSC reform act, banning phthalates and lead in children's products. Trouble is, this law has not gone into effect yet, and the toys are still on the shelves. There … [Read more...]
Toy Safety News – Toxins found in 1 out of 3 toys tested
Finally digging out of my post partum haze to report back to duty here at Eco Child's Play, I was greeted this morning with the news that one out of three toys tested are found to have toxins. According to this NPR report, Healthy Toys, a Michigan non-profit organization, found … [Read more...]
Iraq Province Bans War Toys for Children: Should the US Follow Suit?
Before we had a preschool/playgroup in our community, we used to take turns gathering in each other's homes for "mommy/daddy and me" socialization gatherings. On one occasion, a mother brought a bag full of toy soldiers to the play date at my house. I was extremely … [Read more...]
Too Many Toys
Editor’s note: The following post was written by Professor Elkind, chief scientific advisor for Just Ask Baby. David Elkind is currently Professor Emeritus of Child Development at Tufts University. He was formerly Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Education at the … [Read more...]
What's Santa Bringing: The Perfect Stocking Stuffers
If you are one of the millions of people around the globe celebrating Christmas this holiday season, you may be wondering what Santa is going to be filling stockings with. Some people look for small gifts to put in stockings, while small in size they often aren't small in price … [Read more...]
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