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FAQ 6: Are there any U.S. retailers you would *praise* for selling nontoxic toys?
Healthy Child
Sunday, March 30, 2008
While we do not endorse any companies per se, we know many manufacturers are committed to safe, PVC-free toys including:
Brio, Chicco, Early Start, First Years, Ikea, Lamaze Infant Development, Lego, Little Tykes, Playmobil, Primetime Playthings, Ravensburger, Sassy and Tiny Love.
Toys-R-Us has begun phasing out PVCs in it’s own line of products and has announced that beginning in January 2009 all products sold in any Toys“R”Us or Babies“R”Us store in the United States must be produced without the addition of phthalates that have raised concerns about infant safety. Toys"R"Us is joining a growing list of dozens of companies including Target, Wal-Mart, Sears, Kmart, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Nike, and Apple that are eliminating or reducing PVC products and packaging. You can find a comprehensive list of companies here.
While it is outstanding that so many major manufacturers and retailers are making this commitment, phasing out PVC is only one piece of the solution. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about what other chemicals may be lurking in children’s products.
There are many small companies committed to selling completely non-toxic, natural toys. A simple search on-line will result in a large list of vendors to buy safe toys from. A few we have come across include Beyond-learning.com, Bioviva.com/us, Crispina.com, Kenanausa.com, Naturalplay.com, Novanatural.com, Oompa.com, Playstoretoys.com, and Treeblocks.com.
Posted by Tracy Lewis on 05/06 at 03:33 PM
Here is a great store dedicated to safe, non-toxic, green toys & goods for babies, kids and parents - Jade’s ToyBox. They seem to be adding new products regularly and are on top of the latest news as to what is not so good for our kids. I ordered an “Are We There Yet?” box of travel goodies & toys for our 2 year old and it is useful far beyond the airline travel we do. They have a good rating system for all their products. Not all of their goods on their website yet, so ASK if you are looking for something and they WILL FIND IT! Great resource.
Posted by Lisa Brogan on 04/15 at 06:32 PM
Step2 Toys are also PVC and pthalate-free and Made in the USA. They produce durable and safe toys for toddlers ages 2-7. Please check them out at www.Step2.com.