How Do I Know If I Own Toxic Toys?

Many parents-to-be even change their diet to give their baby healthy foods and proper nutrients in the womb. In the first few months of a child's life, parents quickly learn how to be aware of giving their child small toys, so they do not choke on them if they put them in their mouth by accident. What many are not aware of is that it could be possible for kids to get sick by placing a toxic toy in their mouth that has been manufactured with harmful additives and chemicals.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC.gov), It is a Congressional requirement that all toys designed for children 12 and under must be tested by a 3rd party toy lab.

For parents who are worried about the types of materials their children's toys are made from, HealthyStuff.org is a resource that provides consumers with a database of different toys, baby products, clothing, technology and other items. Each item is tested by HealthyStuff.org and listed in the database by what types of materials are included in the manufacturing of the toy. Some examples of materials listed include: pthalates, lead, bromine, chlorine/pvc, cadmium, arsenic, tin, antimony, and mercury.

If there is a concern that a child has received either a toxic toy or a toy that could be a safety hazard, a complaint should be filed immediately with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).