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Lead
& Your Child's Health
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Babies and young children often put their hands and other
objects in their mouths that may have lead dust on them.
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Children's growing bodies absorb more lead than adults,
possibly leading to brain and nervous system damage.
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Other dangers posed by lead include behavioral problems
(such as hyperactivity), slowed growth, hearing problems
and headaches.
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What parents
need to know:
The U.S. and
Chinese governments are working together to stop the use of lead
paints in toys and products made in China for use in the United
States.
The Toy
Industry Association (TIA) is also helping lead the way in
encouraging toy brands and retailers to go the extra mile by doubling-up
their testing standards to ensure toy safety and rebuild trust
with American families.
Companies
which have issued toy recalls :
Mattel
- Voluntary Safety Recall Facts - recalling 83 types of
toys, among them "Sesame Street" and "Dora the
Explorer" characters made under the Fisher-Price brand and
sold worldwide was one of the largest this year.
Schylling
Toys - Thomas and Friends, Curious George and other spinning
tops and tin pails recalled due to violation of lead paint standard.
Hampton
Direct - Magnetic toy train sets recalled due to excessive
amounts of lead paint used in their manufacture.
AAFES
- Expanded recall of “Soldier Bears” along with various
other toy sets featuring animals and action figures.
RC2
Corporation - Recalled 1.5 million Thomas & Friends
toy railway sets.
The
Boyds Collection - Recall due to excessive high lead paint
content in Elis's Small Drums and Liberty's Large Drums stuffed
bear components.
Target
- Various lines of "Kool Toyz" recalled due to lead
and laceration hazards.
What concerned
parents should do before buying toys
- Check out
the US
Consumer Product Safety Commission internet website for
information on recent recalls and product information and to
report unsafe products.
- Research
where toys are being manufactured
- Register
products for timely information on potential recalls
- Wipe toys
with antibacterial soap or a mild dishwashing detergent and
hot water often.
- Buy toys
that are recommended specifically for a child's age range
- Be creative
and research the many earth friendly, educational, non-toxic,
kid safe toys available either online or at your local toy stores.
- Supervise
children as they use and play with their toys.
- Inspect
toys regularly, to see if they are damaged, broken, or have
any chipped and/or peeling material.
More about
toy recalls around the Web:
Recalls.gov
TDMonthly
- Toy Recalls
 About
the Author: The "Toy Guru" is Odette Cabrera, a
mother of
two with a background in education and child development, and
a very personal interest in toys that are fun, challenging and
educational.
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