Mattel. The name is no longer only synonymous with Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket. Now when you hear "Mattel", it's flashback time: to lead-laden, choketastic toys. When the Consumer Products Safety Commission was charged with implementing the new CPSIA, designed to make toys safer, fans of handcrafted goods worried: would we still be able to get our beloved natural toys? After all, toy testing for lead and phthalates has a price tag attached that is harder on the small business owner ... continue reading...
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EPA Fails to Protect Our Children From Shredded Tires on Playgrounds
My mommy instincts told me playing on shredded tires was not good for my children's health, but apparently the EPA lacks such intuition. According to the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibilty (PEER), the EPA has admitted it does not know "the extent of childhood exposure from ingestion or inhalation of an array of toxic chemicals found within tires". ... continue reading...
Low Level Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure (among other problems)
The U.S. Center for disease control sets a limit for "safe" exposure to lead at anything below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold. There has been mounting evidence that adverse health effects in children are caused at a much lower levels. Back when I testified at the Vermont Legislature in support of a Lead in Children's Products Bill (that did ultimately pass!), I heard compelling testimony from two doctors, who shared (quoted from Non-Toxic Kids): "At the hearing I listened to the ... continue reading...
Jewelry Baby Can Play With: Oh Plah!
Oh Plah! is French for "Here you go!". This nifty bracelet is a colorful addition for a fashion forward Mama and does double duty as a toy to entertain a fussy baby. Oh Plah! is free of lead, PVC, BPA, and phthalates. My kids were always wanting to play with whatever was attached to my body and sometimes we ran out of the house without stashing a toy or two in the bag, so wearing a safe toy would have been a great help in our world. There are no small or movable parts on this bracelet... it ... continue reading...
Keep Easter Green: Eco Concious Baskets and Fun
Here at Eco Child's Play, we LOVE Stubby Pencil Studio when Kate Rosenthal, mama of twin girls started her quest for safe art supplies, she found a wonderful niche to fill. I had the opportunity to meet with Kate a while back and see her in action. We spoke about her quest for safe products, the new CPSC/lead regulations, and how one person's vision has turned into a busy home business. With Easter coming, we have baskets to fill and my first thought was of Kate and her wonderful shop. So ... continue reading...
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