After spending the Spring hearing over and over about Magnetix magnet toys recalls, I finally took all toys containing magnets, regardless of the brand, away from my preschooler. Though I’ve been tempted from time and time and encouraged by said son to buy more, I’ve resisted. … [Read more...]
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The Power of Public Outcry
At times, we consumers can feel a bit powerless in the wake of so many recalls of everything from food and medicine to toys, knowing that so little of these goods actually do get inspected, and often the inspection process fails. 2007 was a rough year in this capacity. Last … [Read more...]
Getting Less to Give More: The New Birthday Party
As the holiday season approached, my husband and I experienced more than the usual anxiety. It wasn’t a matter of what to buy, for us, it was important to consider what not to buy and the many reasons why: We wanted to avoid the crush of gifts that create an association in a … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart Still Selling Lead Bibs in Some States
It's no secret: I hate Wal-Mart. Honestly, I have only been inside a Wal-Mart store four times in my life, including buying batteries in Colby, Kansas on a cross-country childhood vacation, and every time I leave the store, I feel disgusted with American consumerism. This … [Read more...]
When “Getting the Lead Out” is Not Enough
The recent recalls of toys for lead contamination has become a major concern for parents. Additional research shows that it is not just lead we parents should be concerned about. Healthy Legacy, an environmental group of Minnesota, worked in tangent with a few other … [Read more...]
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