Comments on: Are You Buying ETHICAL Toys? http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/ Green and Natural Parenting Thu, 24 May 2012 18:38:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Scarlet Reynolds http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-19076 Scarlet Reynolds Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-19076 Hi, I came across your blog while I was searching the internet for <a href="http://www.juniorbrickie.com/" rel="nofollow">Toy stores</a> and I found yours instead. Anyway, just want to say that it's been nice dropping by your blog. Hi, I came across your blog while I was searching the internet for Toy stores and I found yours instead. Anyway, just want to say that it’s been nice dropping by your blog.

]]> By: Beccijo http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13221 Beccijo Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:11:44 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13221 Wow I never even thought of this as a racial debate. And it may very well be for some. I think it is more about companies taking jobs away to countries that have cheap labor and lower standards for safety. In this economy we should all be trying to spend our dollars here in the USA on products that are made in the US. There are times that we may need or want come from other countries like my Marmite spread and my silk scarves I dye to make Silk Playscapes but I try to shop local and US first. Beccijo http://www.beccijo.com http://www.theenchantedcupboard.etsy.com http://www.theenchantedcupboard.1000markets.com http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com Wow I never even thought of this as a racial debate. And it may very well be for some. I think it is more about companies taking jobs away to countries that have cheap labor and lower standards for safety.
In this economy we should all be trying to spend our dollars here in the USA on products that are made in the US. There are times that we may need or want come from other countries like my Marmite spread and my silk scarves I dye to make Silk Playscapes but I try to shop local and US first.
Beccijo
http://www.beccijo.com
http://www.theenchantedcupboard.etsy.com
http://www.theenchantedcupboard.1000markets.com
http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com

]]> By: Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13220 Can Can (Mom Most Traveled) Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:47:31 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13220 I actually just started Christmas shopping (I have to buy gifts for my relatives to give to my kids, long story) and I got several items from a crafty kind of online store called "A Toy Garden" (a wooden catapult, a felt mail set, and a felted bracelet), and I got some things off of etsy (wooden swords and a wooden boat!). I also got a swing made by HABA (got it on Amazon). I would like to say that since I have worked in Asia, including teaching first grade in China, it makes me really uncomfortable when comments are made about things produced in China. I don't like using the lead issue as an excuse to be racist. Of course I don't want my kids to be lead poissoned, but I took them to China for a trip. Good things can come out of China as well. I don't think it is fair to just avoid all Chinese products just because they are from China. I do love Plan Toys, they are made in Thailand. But there again since I speak Thai and Lao I would feel really annoyed if there was an anti-Thailand bandwagon. I actually just started Christmas shopping (I have to buy gifts for my relatives to give to my kids, long story) and I got several items from a crafty kind of online store called “A Toy Garden” (a wooden catapult, a felt mail set, and a felted bracelet), and I got some things off of etsy (wooden swords and a wooden boat!).
I also got a swing made by HABA (got it on Amazon).

I would like to say that since I have worked in Asia, including teaching first grade in China, it makes me really uncomfortable when comments are made about things produced in China. I don’t like using the lead issue as an excuse to be racist. Of course I don’t want my kids to be lead poissoned, but I took them to China for a trip.
Good things can come out of China as well. I don’t think it is fair to just avoid all Chinese products just because they are from China.

I do love Plan Toys, they are made in Thailand. But there again since I speak Thai and Lao I would feel really annoyed if there was an anti-Thailand bandwagon.

]]> By: Sara http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13219 Sara Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:25:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13219 It boggles the mind!! Thanks for sharing this! It boggles the mind!! Thanks for sharing this!

]]> By: Beth http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13218 Beth Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:59:03 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13218 Thanks for this informative article and to all the commenters who shared links to safe toys. I would like to add the following site: http://www.nmctoys.com/index.html None of the toys available for purchase on the site are made in China and the offering of safe, natural toys seems to grow every time I visit the site. Thanks for this informative article and to all the commenters who shared links to safe toys. I would like to add the following site: http://www.nmctoys.com/index.html

None of the toys available for purchase on the site are made in China and the offering of safe, natural toys seems to grow every time I visit the site.

]]> By: Linda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13217 Linda Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:22:24 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13217 I like used toys from garage sales, and am looking into baby toys for my new baby on the way. I really like Plan Toys. In my city, I go to the small, independent toy store and buy toys that state they have non-toxic finishes on them. I am also trying my d***est not to buy plastic. I like used toys from garage sales, and am looking into baby toys for my new baby on the way. I really like Plan Toys. In my city, I go to the small, independent toy store and buy toys that state they have non-toxic finishes on them. I am also trying my d***est not to buy plastic.

]]> By: Lynn from Organicmania.com http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13216 Lynn from Organicmania.com Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:21:52 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13216 I had no idea about this exemption. I agree, it is ridiculous and I'm glad you wrote this post and really called it like you saw it, Tiffany! I had no idea about this exemption. I agree, it is ridiculous and I’m glad you wrote this post and really called it like you saw it, Tiffany!

]]> By: Angel http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13215 Angel Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:55:20 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13215 I literally just got back from my local children's consignment store. I got a bag of toy cars, a board game, a shirt and an awesome wooden step stool for under $20. I supported the mom who owns the store, the mom who sold the item, saved something from a landfill, paid a fraction of what I would pay even in cheapy Walmart, all while getting some neat things to use with my kid. Why would I go anywhere else? I literally just got back from my local children’s consignment store. I got a bag of toy cars, a board game, a shirt and an awesome wooden step stool for under $20. I supported the mom who owns the store, the mom who sold the item, saved something from a landfill, paid a fraction of what I would pay even in cheapy Walmart, all while getting some neat things to use with my kid. Why would I go anywhere else?

]]> By: Shelly http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13214 Shelly Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:37:53 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13214 We do only buy from independents (love Plan Toys) or we buy from thrift stores, but generally items that aren't considered toys like pots and pans for our "banging wall". How, though, do you get this across to extended family that shops at Walmart and picks up whatever battery operated thing is at eye level? Ds has a b-day coming up and we've requested no toys, just books or if they must wooden toys, but they haven't listened in the past. Any tips would be great!! We do only buy from independents (love Plan Toys) or we buy from thrift stores, but generally items that aren’t considered toys like pots and pans for our “banging wall”.
How, though, do you get this across to extended family that shops at Walmart and picks up whatever battery operated thing is at eye level? Ds has a b-day coming up and we’ve requested no toys, just books or if they must wooden toys, but they haven’t listened in the past. Any tips would be great!!

]]> By: Mama K http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13213 Mama K Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:51:16 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13213 ps Linked you on FB. :) ps Linked you on FB. :)

]]> By: Mama K http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13212 Mama K Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:25:26 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13212 I DO! www.NonToxicTots.com That is just ridiculous. Thanks for posting about this. Fisher Price is the reason this whole ball got rolling. Not to mention that the way the law was originally written made it very difficult for smaller, US based cottage toy makers. I DO!

http://www.NonToxicTots.com

That is just ridiculous. Thanks for posting about this. Fisher Price is the reason this whole ball got rolling. Not to mention that the way the law was originally written made it very difficult for smaller, US based cottage toy makers.

]]> By: Cheri D http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13211 Cheri D Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:44:26 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13211 This just makes me sick! This is part of why I started my own web-site business and I have learned so much! (My web-site is For Your Bug-A-Boo). There are many wonderful and safe toys out there now and more and more companies are being created. Let's keep supporting these great businesses, many of which were created by moms who wanted safer products for their children. Here in Seattle, WA we have some wonderful indep. stores that have nothing but the safe toys. These are the places I shop for gifts for the older kids! I love the types of games I can find at these stores too! Much, much more educational and fun too!! I often find ideas at these stores too for my own business! I don't buy toys or games from the large chain stores. Thank you so much for sharing this information about Mattel. This just makes me sick! This is part of why I started my own web-site business and I have learned so much! (My web-site is For Your Bug-A-Boo). There are many wonderful and safe toys out there now and more and more companies are being created. Let’s keep supporting these great businesses, many of which were created by moms who wanted safer products for their children.
Here in Seattle, WA we have some wonderful indep. stores that have nothing but the safe toys. These are the places I shop for gifts for the older kids! I love the types of games I can find at these stores too! Much, much more educational and fun too!! I often find ideas at these stores too for my own business! I don’t buy toys or games from the large chain stores.
Thank you so much for sharing this information about Mattel.

]]> By: Andrea http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13210 Andrea Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:15:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13210 I don't think I have ever bought from either company and I am definately not going to do so now! I don’t think I have ever bought from either company and I am definately not going to do so now!

]]> By: Beccijo http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13209 Beccijo Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:40:14 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13209 Those of us that are part of the handmade movement are very mad, sad over this. We have worked so hard to understand these laws and get them changed to be doable for the small handmade community. Show you support buy shopping on Etsy.com search for NaturalKids, all you holiday needs for your kids will come from loving hands that craft beautiful OOAK items! Beccijo http://www.beccijo.com http://www.theenchantedcupboard.etsy.com http://www.theenchantedcupboard.1000markets.com http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com Those of us that are part of the handmade movement are very mad, sad over this. We have worked so hard to understand these laws and get them changed to be doable for the small handmade community.
Show you support buy shopping on Etsy.com search for NaturalKids, all you holiday needs for your kids will come from loving hands that craft beautiful OOAK items!

Beccijo
http://www.beccijo.com
http://www.theenchantedcupboard.etsy.com
http://www.theenchantedcupboard.1000markets.com
http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com

]]> By: Jes http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13208 Jes Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:07:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13208 After all the of the lead scares and then seeing this legislation, I am absolutely avoiding Mattel and the many brands that they own. It's really amazing how many toy brand they are a part of (fisher price, disney, power wheels, skip-bo and uno - to name a few!). I have been avoiding registering for any of the mainstream toys on the market (for our first, due in Feb) and can hopefully steer people away from giving us things from these companies. Even if we got things from these companies as gifts, I just don't know if I'd feel safe letting my kids play with them. So sad that it had to come to this. After all the of the lead scares and then seeing this legislation, I am absolutely avoiding Mattel and the many brands that they own. It’s really amazing how many toy brand they are a part of (fisher price, disney, power wheels, skip-bo and uno – to name a few!). I have been avoiding registering for any of the mainstream toys on the market (for our first, due in Feb) and can hopefully steer people away from giving us things from these companies. Even if we got things from these companies as gifts, I just don’t know if I’d feel safe letting my kids play with them. So sad that it had to come to this.

]]> By: Katie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/09/08/are-you-buying-ethical-toys/#comment-13207 Katie Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:01:08 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=3434#comment-13207 www.blueberryforest.com and www.novanatural.com and then there's the no toy solution and just go out and enjoy nature - the beach, a walk outdoors... http://www.blueberryforest.com and http://www.novanatural.com and then there’s the no toy solution and just go out and enjoy nature – the beach, a walk outdoors…

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