Comments on: The Lead Toys Fiasco http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 03:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: wendy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1209 wendy Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:55:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1209 As a home daycare provider the recalls for toys over the past year have obviously concerned me. I always strive to provide safe toys for my clients' children. I could go on further about my dissappointments with the lead content in toys .... but I REALLY want to share this link for a KIT FOR LEAD TESTING which you can perform easily at home: http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Home_Test_Kits/Lead_Paint_Testing.asp The cost is $18 - $35 and well worth it!! This way we can test our own toys and perhaps save some favourites from the garbage bin. As a home daycare provider the recalls for toys over the past year have obviously concerned me. I always strive to provide safe toys for my clients’ children. I could go on further about my dissappointments with the lead content in toys …. but I REALLY want to share this link for a KIT FOR LEAD TESTING which you can perform easily at home: http://www.healthgoods.com/Shopping/Home_Test_Kits/Lead_Paint_Testing.asp
The cost is $18 – $35 and well worth it!! This way we can test our own toys and perhaps save some favourites from the garbage bin.

]]> By: Oil painting portrait http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1208 Oil painting portrait Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:45:50 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1208 Thank you for sharing this information to us, Tiffany. I was really surprised that Dora-themed toys are also contaminated with lead. Dora toys are my niece’s favorite. Since she’s the very first of her generation in the family, we see to it that she has all toys that she like; and her favorite is Dora. I guess we will surely go through a difficult time getting rid of her Dora toys. For now, I must think of ways on how to get rid of such toys without hurting her feelings. Thank you for sharing this information to us, Tiffany. I was really surprised that Dora-themed toys are also contaminated with lead. Dora toys are my niece’s favorite. Since she’s the very first of her generation in the family, we see to it that she has all toys that she like; and her favorite is Dora. I guess we will surely go through a difficult time getting rid of her Dora toys. For now, I must think of ways on how to get rid of such toys without hurting her feelings.

]]> By: toys http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1207 toys Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:18:48 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1207 There is also many ethics to consider when we buy toys that are outsourced, and you hit the nail on the head : cheap labour. Now, is it right that the labour is so cheap? I bet that a lot of these companies are quite strict when it comes to how their toys need to be manufactured (lead paint and all... and that's a good thing) but I bet they're not even a quarter as rigorous when it comes to ensuring the factories that make their toys also run according to good ethics in terms of how they treat their staff. I bet that no one even gives that a second thought : after all, it's not THEIR country now is it? There's a problem there too, if you ask me. There is also many ethics to consider when we buy toys that are outsourced, and you hit the nail on the head : cheap labour. Now, is it right that the labour is so cheap? I bet that a lot of these companies are quite strict when it comes to how their toys need to be manufactured (lead paint and all… and that’s a good thing) but I bet they’re not even a quarter as rigorous when it comes to ensuring the factories that make their toys also run according to good ethics in terms of how they treat their staff. I bet that no one even gives that a second thought : after all, it’s not THEIR country now is it? There’s a problem there too, if you ask me.

]]> By: Realators » Blog Archive » Santa facing foreclosure? Trulia to the rescue! http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1206 Realators » Blog Archive » Santa facing foreclosure? Trulia to the rescue! Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:39:46 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1206 [...] ol’ man from the North, and, no, we’re not referring to Bill Gates. The August toy recall and lead paint scare, along with talk of unionizing elves nearly put him out of work–and into foreclosure. [...] [...] ol’ man from the North, and, no, we’re not referring to Bill Gates. The August toy recall and lead paint scare, along with talk of unionizing elves nearly put him out of work–and into foreclosure. [...]

]]> By: Emma Abbott http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1205 Emma Abbott Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:24:14 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1205 We should all be mindfull of the where abouts of manufacturing of any item we buy for our family. Perhaps it isn't practical finacially, but we have the health of all our family at stake which is priceless. Perhaps if we all buy no toys made in foreign countries, the toy makers would switch to US manufacturers. Another thing to worry about: If the electrial cord connecting toys to the TV, VCR, DVD, etc. is frayed and the child handles these cords, lead mayl get on his hands and possibly into his mouth . We should all be mindfull of the where abouts of manufacturing of any item we buy for our family. Perhaps it isn’t practical finacially, but we have the health of all our family at stake which is priceless. Perhaps if we all buy no toys made in foreign countries, the toy makers would switch to US manufacturers.
Another thing to worry about: If the electrial cord connecting toys to the TV, VCR, DVD, etc. is frayed and the child handles these cords, lead mayl get on his hands and possibly into his mouth .

]]> By: Rachel Terry http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1204 Rachel Terry Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:25:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1204 I'm steering clear of toys this Christmas and expanding my kids' horizons. I've found some fun things at art stores, Home Depot, craft stores, and book stores. <em>Rachel Terry's last blog post..</em>Toy Recall: Who Needs Toys This Christmas? I’m steering clear of toys this Christmas and expanding my kids’ horizons. I’ve found some fun things at art stores, Home Depot, craft stores, and book stores.

Rachel Terry’s last blog post..Toy Recall: Who Needs Toys This Christmas?

]]> By: Marla Kennedy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1203 Marla Kennedy Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:26:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1203 Hello, My husband and I are promoting our child craft mats, the Oops Mats. The Oops Mats provide the perfect protective barrier that "Helps prevent life's little Oops'!" during a child’s art and craft activities. Our Oops Mats are 100% Made in the USA and meet all ASTM Standards for child safety. They make the perfect Holiday gift! Plus, we promote healthy lifestyle choices, eco-friendly responsibility and community involvement. We are trying to do our part by donating a portion of our proceeds of our small, start-up business to the Autism Society of America through this Holiday Season. We would appreciate any help that you can provide to spread the word of our fundraising efforts. We are just a small company from Michigan with a BIG heart. Thanks! Marla Kennedy www.oopsmat.com (989) 415-2686 Hello,

My husband and I are promoting our child craft mats, the Oops Mats. The Oops Mats provide the perfect protective barrier that “Helps prevent life’s little Oops’!” during a child’s art and craft activities.

Our Oops Mats are 100% Made in the USA and meet all ASTM Standards for child safety. They make the perfect Holiday gift!

Plus, we promote healthy lifestyle choices, eco-friendly responsibility and community involvement. We are trying to do our part by donating a portion of our proceeds of our small, start-up business to the Autism Society of America through this Holiday Season.

We would appreciate any help that you can provide to spread the word of our fundraising efforts. We are just a small company from Michigan with a BIG heart.

Thanks!
Marla Kennedy
http://www.oopsmat.com
(989) 415-2686

]]> By: Joel D. Joseph http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1202 Joel D. Joseph Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:48:12 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1202 For Immediate Release For More Information Contact November 13, 2007 Joel Joseph (310) 922-1856 Made in the USA Foundation Launches American Toy Website The Made in the USA Foundation has partnered with BondRewards to establish a website for consumers to buy American-made toys for Christmas. The new site is www.onlyustoys.com. It can also be accessed at www.bondrewards.com. With more than 20 million Chinese toys taken off the shelves for safety and health problems, the Foundation believes that now is the time to promote good old American quality-made toys. The Foundation, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 to promote U.S.-made products in the United States and overseas. The Foundation has partnered with BondRewards to promote the sales of Toys Made in the USA because BondRewards is America’s Reward Program. Members of BondRewards receive US Savings Bonds as their reward for shopping online. Joel D. Joseph, Chairman of the Made in the USA Foundation said, “The synergies of our missions, to help Americans save and America prosper, made our partnership an easy decision.” Joseph said, “The website now offers more than 2,000 high-quality, safe, American-made toys. Unfortunately, most of these toys are not available at retail stores. We will add thousands of American-made toys to the site during the next 30 days.” The Foundation is providing a certification that all of the toys on the website are actually Made in the USA. The Foundation is conducting inspections of factories so that consumers can have a high level of confidence that the toys sold on the site are genuinely made in America. “We are thrilled by our partnership with Made In the USA Foundation where American consumers are assured that the products they purchase are certified by the Made in the USA Foundation and also receive U.S. Savings Bonds for their spending.” Chaz Berman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Made in the USA Foundation was formed in 1989. It is dedicated to promoting American-made products in the United States and overseas. The Foundation successfully pushed Congress to pass the American Automobile Labeling Act and the Country of Origin Labeling Act, that requires country of origin labeling of food products. UCB Network, Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an innovative media and direct marketing company. UCB Network’s flagship service BondRewards® is an online rewards program for American consumers. BondRewards is an unique reward site that offers you points that are redeemed for real U.S. Savings Bonds when consumers shop at affiliated stores. Every time a shopper reaches 50 BondRewards, he or she can redeem them for a $50 Series EE U.S. Savings Bond. This is a great deal that helps the United States in two ways: promoting the sale of U.S.-made products and encouraging savings. A percentage of every purchase of Toys Made in the USA goes as a donation to the Made in the USA Foundation to continue its work of providing valuable information to consumers and Congress. For Immediate Release For More Information Contact
November 13, 2007 Joel Joseph (310) 922-1856

Made in the USA Foundation Launches American Toy Website
The Made in the USA Foundation has partnered with BondRewards to establish a website for consumers to buy American-made toys for Christmas. The new site is http://www.onlyustoys.com. It can also be accessed at http://www.bondrewards.com.
With more than 20 million Chinese toys taken off the shelves for safety and health problems, the Foundation believes that now is the time to promote good old American quality-made toys. The Foundation, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1989 to promote U.S.-made products in the United States and overseas.
The Foundation has partnered with BondRewards to promote the sales of Toys Made in the USA because BondRewards is America’s Reward Program. Members of BondRewards receive US Savings Bonds as their reward for shopping online. Joel D. Joseph, Chairman of the Made in the USA Foundation said, “The synergies of our missions, to help Americans save and America prosper, made our partnership an easy decision.”
Joseph said, “The website now offers more than 2,000 high-quality, safe, American-made toys. Unfortunately, most of these toys are not available at retail stores. We will add thousands of American-made toys to the site during the next 30 days.”
The Foundation is providing a certification that all of the toys on the website are actually Made in the USA. The Foundation is conducting inspections of factories so that consumers can have a high level of confidence that the toys sold on the site are genuinely made in America.

“We are thrilled by our partnership with Made In the USA Foundation where American consumers are assured that the products they purchase are certified by the Made in the USA Foundation and also receive U.S. Savings Bonds for their spending.” Chaz Berman Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The Made in the USA Foundation was formed in 1989. It is dedicated to promoting American-made products in the United States and overseas. The Foundation successfully pushed Congress to pass the American Automobile Labeling Act and the Country of Origin Labeling Act, that requires country of origin labeling of food products.
UCB Network, Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an innovative media and direct marketing company. UCB Network’s flagship service BondRewards® is an online rewards program for American consumers. BondRewards is an unique reward site that offers you points that are redeemed for real U.S. Savings Bonds when consumers shop at affiliated stores. Every time a shopper reaches 50 BondRewards, he or she can redeem them for a $50 Series EE U.S. Savings Bond. This is a great deal that helps the United States in two ways: promoting the sale of U.S.-made products and encouraging savings.
A percentage of every purchase of Toys Made in the USA goes as a donation to the Made in the USA Foundation to continue its work of providing valuable information to consumers and Congress.

]]> By: Morris http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1201 Morris Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:36:52 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1201 The latest revelation (11-06-07) that the Date-Rape drug was found in Chinese-made toys in sufficient quantity to cause hallucination in children is the final proof that China is pulling out all the stops to cause the total downfall of America by poisoning and causing brain damage to our young children. The use of lead-based paints in places where children could ingest it was banned in the America 30 years ago but our American companies are importing mega-millions of children's toys laced with lead-based paint and now Date-Rape drugs. Future generations of Americans will be severely deficient because of the Chinese government's unrelenting effort to not only take over all manufacturing of American goods but to cause irreparable and irreversible damage to future American generations. The latest revelation (11-06-07) that the Date-Rape drug was found in Chinese-made toys in sufficient quantity to cause hallucination in children is the final proof that China is pulling out all the stops to cause the total downfall of America by poisoning and causing brain damage to our young children. The use of lead-based paints in places where children could ingest it was banned in the America 30 years ago but our American companies are importing mega-millions of children’s toys laced with lead-based paint and now Date-Rape drugs. Future generations of Americans will be severely deficient because of the Chinese government’s unrelenting effort to not only take over all manufacturing of American goods but to cause irreparable and irreversible damage to future American generations.

]]> By: Barbara http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1200 Barbara Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:55:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1200 Two of my sons toys were on the recall list. It's sad that the safety of our children is put aside for profit. Many parents are distraught with upcoming Christmas. I found a website that sales safe, LEAD-FREE toys made right here in America. I much prefer to support my own country. the website is www.toysmadeinamerica.com Two of my sons toys were on the recall list. It’s sad that the safety of our children is put aside for profit. Many parents are distraught with upcoming Christmas. I found a website that sales safe, LEAD-FREE toys made right here in America. I much prefer to support my own country.
the website is http://www.toysmadeinamerica.com

]]> By: Mickey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1199 Mickey Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:35:15 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1199 I mostly shop online at Couponalbum.com, Recently, I purchased some dolls and saved $10......................It is really a great site for shopping..................So many best offers are available related to the baby accessories products......................!! I mostly shop online at Couponalbum.com, Recently, I purchased some dolls and saved $10………………….It is really a great site for shopping………………So many best offers are available related to the baby accessories products………………….!!

]]> By: this is not my country - October 1, 2007 | hell's handmaiden http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1198 this is not my country - October 1, 2007 | hell's handmaiden Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:34:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1198 [...] way our veterans are being treated with regard to mental health.” Tiffany Washko presents The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...] [...] way our veterans are being treated with regard to mental health.” Tiffany Washko presents The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...]

]]> By: monica http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1197 monica Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:23:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1197 We publish children's activity books. Our books are printed in the USA. They contain plenty of ideas and activities to do with your children. They are natural, fun, and educational. Most of the materials used for the activities are from recycled items you have around the house. Check us out a www.monjeupress.net. I'm not just advertising, though. We are about to publish a board book called, Whose Bear? We are getting prices from China, because there are no US printers that do this. Most children's books are printed oversea. I guess US printers can't compete with the prices. I'm told there is no lead in the printing of these books. Are consumers going to think otherwise? We publish children’s activity books. Our books are printed in the USA. They contain plenty of ideas and activities to do with your children. They are natural, fun, and educational. Most of the materials used for the activities are from recycled items you have around the house. Check us out a http://www.monjeupress.net.
I’m not just advertising, though. We are about to publish a board book called, Whose Bear? We are getting prices from China, because there are no US printers that do this. Most children’s books are printed oversea. I guess US printers can’t compete with the prices. I’m told there is no lead in the printing of these books. Are consumers going to think otherwise?

]]> By: Passion, People and Principles http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1196 Passion, People and Principles Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:10:43 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1196 <strong>The September Carnival of Trust...</strong> Next, Tiffany offers what she unabashedly calls a “political rant” about the recent Lead in the Children’s toys events.... The September Carnival of Trust…

Next, Tiffany offers what she unabashedly calls a “political rant” about the recent Lead in the Children’s toys events….

]]> By: This I Not My Country: September | hell's handmaiden http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1195 This I Not My Country: September | hell's handmaiden Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:06:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1195 [...] Washko presents The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...] [...] Washko presents The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...]

]]> By: april http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1194 april Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:18:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1194 This is a great reminder that we shouldn't assume trustworthiness from any corporation, but must investigate ourselves. Thanks for your entry to the <a href="http://questiontheculture.blogspot.com/2007/08/11th-carnival-of-principled-government.html" rel="nofollow">Carnival of Principled Government</a>. This is a great reminder that we shouldn’t assume trustworthiness from any corporation, but must investigate ourselves. Thanks for your entry to the Carnival of Principled Government.

]]> By: I’m A Pundit Too » Blog Archive » carnival of political punditry - August 5, 2007 http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1193 I’m A Pundit Too » Blog Archive » carnival of political punditry - August 5, 2007 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:55:17 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1193 [...] Washko presents Natural Family Living Blog » Blog Archive » The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...] [...] Washko presents Natural Family Living Blog » Blog Archive » The Lead Toys Fiasco posted at Natural Family Living [...]

]]> By: Are Your Child’s Toys Safe? at George Street http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1192 Are Your Child’s Toys Safe? at George Street Mon, 06 Aug 2007 11:27:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1192 [...] distraught.   It’s not like there aren’t enough threats on your child already, but now the Chinese are attacking through the toys.  What is a mom to [...] [...] distraught.   It’s not like there aren’t enough threats on your child already, but now the Chinese are attacking through the toys.  What is a mom to [...]

]]> By: Mama K http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1191 Mama K Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:53:33 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1191 I linked back to you: http://mamaknj.blogspot.com/2007/08/toy-recall-petition.html thanks for this post! it is scary. I agree with Carrie, I think we should buy less of the better quality toys. My problem is that the grandparents, friends, etc all buy the baby plastic toys because that is what is readily available. I purchase few toys myself so I'm kinda stuck with what they decide to give. (I can request wooden toys, but I know they would have to make a real effort to find them.) I linked back to you:
http://mamaknj.blogspot.com/2007/08/toy-recall-petition.html

thanks for this post! it is scary. I agree with Carrie, I think we should buy less of the better quality toys. My problem is that the grandparents, friends, etc all buy the baby plastic toys because that is what is readily available. I purchase few toys myself so I’m kinda stuck with what they decide to give. (I can request wooden toys, but I know they would have to make a real effort to find them.)

]]> By: Carrie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1190 Carrie Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:37:02 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/08/03/the-lead-toys-fiasco/#comment-1190 As a mom who tends to live on the more natural side of life I choose certain things that I believe should be bought for more money and less quantity. That's part of the problem with plastic toys...they are cheaper so people buy more. I think we should buy more expensive toys and less of them to help people earn living wages. there is a good article on www.thewishingwellness.com about pvc toys vs. wood toys. This type of thought should be attached to even more of the daily things we consume and purchase. Can we pay a higher price, use less and spend the same amount of money? As a mom who tends to live on the more natural side of life I choose certain things that I believe should be bought for more money and less quantity. That’s part of the problem with plastic toys…they are cheaper so people buy more. I think we should buy more expensive toys and less of them to help people earn living wages. there is a good article on http://www.thewishingwellness.com about pvc toys vs. wood toys.

This type of thought should be attached to even more of the daily things we consume and purchase. Can we pay a higher price, use less and spend the same amount of money?

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