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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 in infants. The additive is a class of polymers known as phthalates. These chemicals are generally used to soften plastic, or to make products feel [...]

The class-action lawsuit against the maker of Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys is the first step towards a safer world for our babies and children. However parents should beware: according to this article at About.com, many recalled toys are still being sold in some locations. Many of these toys are being sold at a [...]

One down, a dozen more to go. Illinois-based toymaker RC2 Corp, the makers of Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys, have agreed to a 30 million dollar payout in the class-action lawsuit. From the AP press article, “We believe this really is the first step toward cleaning up the problem of lead paint in toys,” [...]

This past year was a rough one for parents, as dozens of toys were recalled on the market for not meeting safety requirements.  Many of these toys contain levels of toxic materials such as cadium and lead.  Yikes! Rather than shunning all toys, take an educated look around your backyard.   We just discovered a wonderful [...]

Are all toys good toys? These next couple posts will explore why some types of toys may be better for children than others. To begin, let’s take a virtual tour on the memories of yesteryear’s favorite toys. In 1920, what was the top selling toy for boys? Answer: the Daisy air rifle. In 1950: the [...]