Healthytoys.org. Now, in a broad sense, this site is a good thing. I love it. But let me give you something to think about.
When Mattel recalled Diego toys, where ALL Diego toys recalled? Were all of a certain set recalled? NO! Why? Because the lead paint was only used in certain lots of these various sets. Just because a toy purchased at ToysRUs tested negative, doesn’t mean the same toy purchased at Target will test the same. A toy on side of the country may have come from one lot and test negative, while the same toy on the other coast came from a separate lot and tests positive. There may be a false sense of security gained from HealthyToys.org. I’m not against the site at all. I’m definately looking up various toys that we own.
Along those lines, on manufacturer sites you’ll find a “letter regarding toy safety.” They all pretty much say the same thing- we test our toys, we use a third party, your child’s safety is our number one concern. Right. And Mattel (the hardest hit thus far in recalls) isn’t concerned? Mattel doesn’t test toys? I doubt it. I feel that any company that manufactures in China is putting our children at risk. It is now known that the factories there will cut costs and put our children’s safety to the side. Why should we believe one factory is superior and safer than another? We shouldn’t. These companies are not testing each and every item. They are not testing each and every group produced. Until they release such results, we can not trust that their “testing” is acceptable. At any time, something may slip right past their tests. Is that a chance you want to take?
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RECALLED “Hazard: Decorative plaque inserted into the back of the potty seat could have orange paint that contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.” The company’s solution? They’ll send you a clear protective cover to put over the plaque. The description says the plaque is inserted into the back of the seat. To me, that means it’s removable and clear protective cover may not keep my child from removing the plaque and playing with it. I don’t have the chair, I don’t know, but it’s something to think about. 
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With the holidays upon us, what is safe to buy? 
