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There’s a lot happening in the world right now that affects children. SafeToys.com will bring you news stories about our government agencies, like the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and updates on toy safety standards.
With so many products available to children, and parents often left out of the loop, we at SafeToys.com want to provide you with information on the products that kids see and hear about. For this reason you will find reviews of toys, games, furniture, apparel, video games, movies, and books for children and pre-teens. We’ll give you opinions from experts about the most popular products and whether or not these items are good for children.
We at Safe Toys wish you a happy, healthy, holiday season and safe shopping. Remember to check with us for the latest news and recall information so that you and the children in your life can
“Be Smart, Stay Safe, Be Sure.”
From the Safetoys.com Blog
When Cell Phones Interfere with Safe Play
As I drove through my neighborhood recently, I saw something I should be happy to see – a mom playing baseball with her three children. It was very Norman Rockwell-ish, with the children running madly about and all sorts of sports equipment tossed around the yard haphazardly.
Featured Articles
Washington State Takes the Reins on Child Safety
by Maria Raha
On April 1, 2008, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire signed the Children’s Safe Products Act into law. The Children’s Safe Products Act revises Washington state’s safety standards for potentially hazardous chemicals in children’s products. The hazardous chemicals noted in the bill include lead, cadmium, and phthalates, all of which are allowable in children’s products within specified federal limits.
The State of the Toy Industry and Toy-Related Legislation
by Daniel Sean Kaye
The state of toy safety continues to grow and change, spurred on by concerned parents as well as legislators wary of a repeat of last year’s recalls. Many states are considering what steps should be taken to protect their citizens as well as to avoid putting independent toy-makers out of business due to expensive testing. The following is a summation of some of the battles and legislation currently moving forward in the nation.
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Recall Alerts
- Manhattan Group Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
- Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction
- Maran Inc. Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at TJ Maxx
- Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso Due to Strangulation Hazard
- Baby Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Munchkin Due to Fire Hazard