So, what’s a parent to do? Christmas is creeping up on us…
What can we do to ensure our children remain healthy this holiday season?
Besides eating healthy, what are our other options?
Do we even have any?
Earlier this year, I donated about 98% of my son’s toys. Anything toxic has been banned from his room… and this house.
Our home is as healthy as I can make it without going completely apey!
I already told you about HealthyCar.org in a previous post, and during a conversation with a friend today, I learned about another groovy organization.
Allow me to introduce you to HealthyToys.org!
It’s another project of the Ecology Center, and it’s goal is to educate consumers of the toxins harboring in children’s toys and other products.
Why Do We Need Healthy Toys?
HealthyToys.org includes test results for more than 1,500 toys and children’s products. This site is a first step in providing parents, grandparents, and others who care about children with the information they need to make better choices when purchasing toys and other children’s products.
Below is just a sample list of some of the worst toys out there.
Please don’t slack off on one of your more important duties as “Santa” this year. Check out HealthyToys.org to see if your gift choices made the nice list. Actually, be sure to check your list… twice!
Toy Rankings: Sample High Toys
Note: Only products tested via the XRF method are listed.
Examples of Toys Containing Lead
Product | Level (in PPM) |
---|---|
2 Hearts and HM graphic Necklace Disney (F.A.F., Incorporated) |
406,510 |
Halloween Pumpkin Pin The Christmas Tree Shop |
190,943 |
Bracelets Collection The Christmas Tree Shop |
81,085 |
Just My Style “It’s So Charming” Jewelry Charm Bracelets Just My Style Jewelry |
9,254 |
High School Musical crown necklace Disney (F.A.F., Incorporated) |
7,963 |
Leapster2 / Wall.E LeapFrog |
4,251 |
Fairy & Flowers Sandals HuanCheng |
4,113 |
Thistle Blocks Edushape |
2,446 |
Turbo Wheels – Lime Green Greenbrier International, Inc. |
2,441 |
High School Musical “HSM” necklace Disney (F.A.F., Incorporated) |
2,337 |
Examples of Toys Containing Bromine
Product | Level (in PPM) |
---|---|
Road Racers with Play Mat Fun Club |
30,831 |
Lightning McQueen Racing Chair Disney (Marshmallow) |
25,562 |
Lift-it Luke Wow |
22,634 |
Disney Fairies Fold-out Chair & Sleeping Pad Disney (Marshmallow) |
22,287 |
Princess Jewelry Brand name was not recorded |
12,550 |
4 Necklaces Unique |
9,307 |
Table Top Champion Ping Pong International Playthings |
7,430 |
4 in a Row International Playthings |
6,865 |
Little Princess Flashing Magic Wand D.M. Production |
6,341 |
Speed Racer Remote Control Mach 5 Hot Wheels |
5,409 |
Examples of Toys Containing Cadmium
Product | Level (in PPM) |
---|---|
Halloween Pumpkin Pin The Christmas Tree Shop |
3,847 |
Totally Me! Dressy Rainbow Jewelry Geoffrey, Inc |
3,269 |
Ball Track, Large Basic Set HABA |
981 |
Examples of Toys Containing Arsenic
Product | Level (in PPM) |
---|---|
Halloween Pumpkin Pin The Christmas Tree Shop |
4,765 |
Totally Me! Dressy Rainbow Jewelry Geoffrey, Inc |
1,202 |
Best Friend Bands Alex |
630 |
Examples of Toys Containing Mercury
Product | Level (in PPM) |
---|---|
iFlops Jay at Play |
3,048 |
8 Mini Twist Up Crayons Alex |
783 |
Bath Letters & Numbers Little Tikes |
46 |