Keeping the Toxic Grinch At Bay
Watching a child unwrap a toy can be a joy indeed: wide eyed anticipation, gap-toothed grins and squeals of delight. A thoughtfully chosen toy will provide hours of fun without worry about harmful chemicals. Our Healthy Holiday Gift Guide will help keep the toxic Grinch at bay.
Watching a child unwrap a toy can be a joy indeed: wide eyed anticipation, gap-toothed grins and squeals of delight. A thoughtfully chosen toy will provide hours of fun without worry about harmful chemicals. Keep the toxic grinch at bay by following our holiday shopping advice!
- For the safest toys avoid vinyl, commonly used to make dolls, action figures and bath toys, because it may contain lead and phthalates. Higher levels of lead and other heavy metals have also been found in toy jewelry, cars and trucks with metal parts and painted wooden toys. Current federal regulations, under the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), now restrict overall lead content and have reduced the amount allowed in surface coatings such as paint.
- Browse for independently tested toys at HealthyStuff.org.
- Shop with retailers that focus on healthy toys. We love Rosie Hippo and Planet Happy Toys.
