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Wooden Toy Recalls: More Thomas the Tank Engine

There have been a flurry of recalls yesterday and today, and although I planned to post on a different subject, I can't ignore the wooden toys included in the recall. I have always been such an advocate for wooden toys, that it breaks my heart to see lead in their paint.Wooden … [Read more...]

Green Family Values: Recall, Recall, Recall

Dangerous toy recalls have predominated the news lately. From magnets that can cause severe intestinal damage or death if swallowed to lead-based paints, mass marketed children's toys made in China are not fit for our youngest population or the workers who make them. The most … [Read more...]

9 Million More Toys Recalled by Mattel for Dangerous Magnets

This time my family is affected by the recent recall by Mattel. There will be tears in our household today, as toys Grandpa bought my daughter are included on the list. The concern is powerful magnets that can be swallowed and cause major damage. The list includes:Barbie and … [Read more...]

Thomas the Tank Engine Recall: Lead Paint on Wooden Trains

Once again, we are left to wonder why manufacturers of children's products include lead in the materials. 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine products are being recalled due to lead in the surface paint. These wooden railway train products were sold between 2005 and 2007 and … [Read more...]

PlayGround Hazards: Sand and Pressure Treated Lumber

The weather is warmer, and children are spending more time playing outside and in parks. Just like many other products designed for children we have discovered, there are potential health hazards on the playground. Play sand contains carcinogenic dust, and wooden play structures … [Read more...]