Comments on: Stop buying toys made in China

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 23:20:03 +0000

It scares me that toys have lead in them. There should never be any lead in any children’s toys. Children put toys in their month all the time. The other concern is a child can’t detoxify lead as good as a adult.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:08:51 +0000

Sarah, Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope people will check out your website! Please keep in touch, and continue to share your findings with us.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:32:54 +0000

I know this post is old but the topic is still very current. When I was pregnant with my son in 2009, my husband and I did extensive research in the selection of the necessary “baby gear” we would need for our new arrival. Our main concern was to limit our child’s exposure to the many toxins found in everyday products. We selected organic goods, chose wood over plastic when possible, and avoided any items made in China. The “Made in China” label was a particularly ominous sign of danger to us as news of recent recalls on Chinese manufactured products flooded the headlines. Since then, I have started a personal challenge to look for American made products when shopping. I started blogging my progress, and recently wrote about American made toys. You can check out my findings here: http://madeinusachallenge.com/2011/found-toys/ Thanks for all the great resources on your site!

By: Connie Jeffus

Connie Jeffus — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 20:04:14 +0000

Don’t send the toys back. That’s what they want you to do….then if something happens, you have no proof. Just pack them up in an airtight container and store them somewhere where no one can get to them.

By: chireen deking

chireen deking — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:21:19 +0000

I am outraged and have set a goal for myself, to shop carefully to avoid anything made in China and for Christmas this year, only made in the usa, unfortunately it will be difficult. Sad isn’t it??

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 11:30:35 +0000

It’s beyond scary and frustrating. I will do my best to not buy toys from China for my 2 1/2 year old twins, but as they get older that will probably be increasingly more difficult to do.

By: Rita

Rita — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:41:59 +0000

Where can we go to organize ourselves as parents concerned for the safety of our children – and demand higher quality and accountability for those companies whose focus is on providing entertainment for children?

By: Bridgette Cahill

Bridgette Cahill — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:20:52 +0000

My husband and I have been concerned with lead in toys from China ever since my now 14 year olds Barney raincoat was recalled, years ago, for 1000x the legal limit of lead. Last week we brought home a new puppy. Our vet stressed “no dog toys from china” because of the lead. It struck me as odd, I have 4 children and no pediatrician had ever stressed this danger concerning any of our babys.

By: Gift of Green

Gift of Green — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:27:39 +0000

Diane – Now Mattel is recalled dozens of Sesame Street and NickJr.-related merchandise. I only wish I had listened to you back in June. I am now in the process of participating in the recall. Sigh.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:46:41 +0000

You are so right. I really hope parents will pressure Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, and other toy stores start carrying safer alternatives.