Facing a Toy Dilemma
This week I have been closely paying attention to the news since this story about ” Toy test reveals toxic results” was released. It was shocking to know that many of the toys sold by the local toys shops are not up to mark and considered toxic.
Today another report was out which stated that upon a further and more comprehensive re-test mentioned that 82% of the toys failed the safety test
It really makes me question about the ethical standards of the toy manufacturers and distributors. Just to squeeze out more profit from the buyer they disregard the potential harm and ill effects of phthalates and lead on innocent kids.
There has been reports that phtalatescan damage the reproductive system — premature breast development in females and poor semen quality
in men have been linked with phthalates. It also can trigger asthma and allergies and impair the lungs and is linked with pre-term birth in humans.
It seems really scary reading all the facts of the harms that these chemicals can cause our kids. The relevant authorities here are also working at snail’s pace to regulate the industry and to insist on proper testing for all toy products being made. It’s anyone’s guess to how long one has to wait before everything is regulated.
Meanwhile as a parent I will be regularly checking the list of recalled items and unsafe toys as on the US list as they do have a rather comprehensive list available.
It is very important that kids are given age appropriate toys and are properly supervised during playtime as accidents and breakages may happen which may hurt the child.
I will also be discarding “suspected” toys from the boys toy chest and clearing up all the small and broken pieces before the baby arrives.
What are you doing to ensure that the toys that your children are playing with are safe?
