Keeping You on Your Toes

I can only imagine that if you are a parent, you already are signed up for several product recall sites – but if you are a friend or auntie, you may not be….

I almost bought this exact book for my beautiful ballet obsessed niece, before I got pregnant and learned that 90% of “cheap” costume jewelry is a) Made in China and b) full of lead.  This book was recalled last year for – surprise – having hazardous amounts of lead, after over 500, 000. units were sold.  How many of those childrens’ moms do you think knew of the recall?  Me too.

Please sign up for a product recall site.  Or just buy green or organic toys (I have a massive source list on the right).  It’s so not worth the guilt later….

Toy Recall Links:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html

http://www.healthystuff.org/departments/toys/

http://www.safetoys.com/