To buy, or not to buy toys? Is a question that many parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and consumers in general are pondering this holiday season.
Eighty percent of toys are made in China, and sent to America. Unfortunately, with all of the massive toy recalls due to the poisonous lead found in the toys, many consumers are scrambling to find safe alternatives to the more popular toys that children request during the holiday season.
The CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), has lists that consumers can check before purchasing toys. Moreover, Consumers can check with parent magazines, and research online (www.HealthyToys.org) for toys before shopping.
Some gift ideas for children:
- Books
- Clothes
- Music
- Educational Computer Games
- Watches
- Cameras
- Board Games
- Dolls and Stuffed Animals
There is good news nonetheless. American toy manufacturing companies, and small toy shops are working to make safe toys for America.
