Archive for February, 2008

KidKraft Produces Heirloom-Quality Wooden Toys

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 Posted in KidKraft, Traditional toys | No Comments »

My next 2 minute review is for KidKraft Toys and furniture. KidKraft has been producing heirloom-quality wooden toys for years. They specialize in wooden chairs and tables, classic ... Read more..

HABA Toys Remember the Old Ways

Friday, February 22nd, 2008 Posted in Haba Toys, Traditional toys, Wood Toys | No Comments »

Last week's International Toy Fair has put us in a toy-reviewing mood. Today's favorite are HABA Toys, which makes high quality traditional toys for infants, toddlers and the under ... Read more..

Webkinz World: a Safe and Educational Site for Kids

Thursday, February 21st, 2008 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

We have been exploring Webkinz World and want to share our findings. Overall, this kid-focused web portal seems to be everything it advertises: a safe and educational site for kids. Here's ... Read more..

Proposed Toy Safety Act in the Works

Monday, February 11th, 2008 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

The latest toy headlines - toys with lead, toys with reproductive toxins - may have contributed to the US Senate proposal of a "toy safety act," according to the New ... Read more..

Phthalates, Plastics, and Baby Toys

Friday, February 8th, 2008 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

As reported by the Chicago Tribune earlier this week, the journal Pediatrics just announced new evidence that a common additive in baby toys may be linked to future reproductive damage ... Read more..

Preschool Toy of the Year Nominations

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 Posted in Toys | No Comments »

Don't forget that the International Toy Fair is coming up in a few weeks in New York. I can't make it in person, but we will definitely be tuning ... Read more..