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Health and Safety concerns with Toys

We address Toy safety and health concerns with lots of articles on toy safety, hazardous toy lists, toy recalls, toys to avoid , what to keep out of the hands of kids and much more. It is extremely important to make sure that the toys your children play with follow the recommended safety standards and guidelines. Here are some useful links that advise you on toy safety. You will also find potentially hazardous toy lists and unsafe toy warning information on these sites.
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CPSC Toy Recalls for 2011
This is a list of the most recent toy recalls from the CPSC in 2011.

Where Can I Donate Used Toys?
As your children get older and you start to clean-out the playroom to make way for new toys, games and activities, many parents often ask this question, "Where Can I Donate Used Toys?"

Toy Recalls
This is a list of all of the toy recalls by the CPSC for 2012.

Neat-Oh Zip Bins
Toys pile up very quickly and then it can be a real challenge to keep the living spaces and playrooms clean, neat and organized. Neat-Oh has a unique zip bin concept that transforms toy storage bins and backpacks into play mats and alternative play spaces.

How to Clean Toys?
Have you ever wondered how to clean toys? Lots of babies and infants engage with toys by putting them in their mouth or drooling on them. Older toddlers and preschoolers like to play with manipulatives such as blocks and trains. However, children can spread sickness to others simply by touching and playing with toys. Have you ever wondered how...

What if Teddy Needs a Bath?
If you have ever wondered how to clean large stuffed animals, Teddy Needs a Bath may be your solution. Place the teddy bear, stuffed animal or baby doll in this large bag, zip it up, wash it in a front loading washer, then dry it in the dryer. Your child's favorite friend will emerge clean and good as new! For sick children, or those with...

How Do I Know My Child's Toys Are Safe?
How do we make sure that a child's toys are safe to play with, so that they are not too small for them to choke on or that they don't contain toxins or lead paint that could harm them? Learn about small parts labels, how to sign up for toy recalls, and what companies are doing to develop safe toys.

Toy Boxes For Toy Storage
Storing toys is a breeze with these handy and good looking toy boxes. These toy boxes are perfect for just about any child's room! Here are some great recommendations for Toy Boxes from your guide to Toys at About.com.

Before You Buy A Kid's Bike - Safe Bike Construction Checklist
Buying a kid's bike is not easy. You have to get the perfect bike for your child based on the child's age, height, gender, and type of terrain the bike is going to be ridden on. Above all, the bike has to be sturdy and safe and able to withstand pressure. Here is a list of what to look for in regards to safe construction of a kid's bike.

Before You Buy A Kid's Bike - Safe Bike Construction Checklist
Buying a kid's bike is not easy. You have to get the perfect bike for your child based on the child's age, height, gender, and type of terrain the bike is going to be ridden on. Above all, the bike has to be sturdy and safe and able to withstand pressure. Here is a list of what to look for in regards to safe construction of a kid's bike.

ToySafety.net
Toysafety.net is a project of the National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs). provides lists of consumer tips and potentially hazardous toys, and this year's report findings and recommendations.

Toy Safety Publications
This site is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It provides a comprehensive list of Toy Safety Publications on various toy safety related topics

Babycenter's Tips For Toy Safety
A useful set of tips on how to choose safe toys for your child

Toy Recalls and Product Safety Announcements
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission brings you this list of Toy Hazard Recalls. A must see for parents to check if your child's toy has been recalled.

Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swimming Pool Safety is very important to prevent accidents from occuring. These basic pool safety tips are a must read for all parents with pools in the backyard, or with children who go swimming elsewhere. Protect your child against drowning with these simple swimming pool safety tips.

How Do You Feel About Your Children Playing With Toy Guns?
How Do You Feel About Your Children Playing With Toy Guns? The Toy Gun Debate.

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