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 toy recalls:Additional Thomas and Friends (200,ooo) due to lead paint-All-Black Cargo Car, Toad vehicle with brake lever, Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box, Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base AccessoriesGuidecraft ... continue reading...
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More Thoughts on the Thomas the Tank Engine Lead Paint Recall: Children Around the World Should Be Protected
The recall of Thomas the Tank Engine toys, as well as other recent recalls, reminds us that our children will never be safe until children are safe globally from harmful products in their toys. A recent opinion article in the New York Times by Christian Warren speaks to this issue. "The Little Engine That Could Poison" reminds us that the important lessons to be learned from these recalls is not only about the protection our own children, but "regulating environmental poisons in the global ... continue reading...
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 manufactured in China. You can visit the CPSC website to learn more information. Consumers are advised to take the toys away from their children immediately and contact RC2 Corp (parent company of Learning Curve) for a ... continue reading...
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
Both of my kids became interested in Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway system when they were two years old. I have always been amazed at how this simple wooden toy sustains their attention. It is true that many children and families succumb to the mass merchandising for Thomas toys, clothes, etc.; however, the wooden railway system is a natural toy that is common to many households in America. In my opinion, that is a good thing. Of course, there are many plastic Thomas toys, but I find ... continue reading...
Childhood intense interests and obsessions: Dinosaurs, trains, princesses, horses, etc.
Many children go through periods of obsessions labeled by psychologists as "childhood intense interests". From horses to princesses to bulldozers to dinosaurs, parents support these fixations with toys, books, clothing, movies, etc. Just what is the connection between children's intense interests and family factors? How do these childhood obsessions support cognition and behavior? About 1/3 of children develop intense interests beyond typical enthusiasm. Childhood ... continue reading...