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Making Safe Toy Choices
Once upon a time, you could buy a toy for your child and not give it a second thought. It was a time not that long ago, yet it seems to be gone forever. As a parent, I am in shock and dismay at all of the toy recalls lately. It leaves me wondering if there is anything safe out there for my children. All of us are going to have to be choosier and do more research before buying anything for our kids. It might take some extra time to investigate before we buy, but it will be time well spent.
With the holidays quickly approaching, I decided to start looking up safer toy choices. I found several resources for toys that seem safe and lead free. Of course I cannot vouch 100% for the safety as none of us can, but the companies that sell them do.
Little Engine That Could Wooden Train Set
Hottest Toy Of The Season!
$36.90
Featured on ABC & NBC
Looking for a toy train set that's child safe and made in the USA? We love Watty Piper's classic story around here, so we were thrilled to find this Little Engine That Could train set. This wonderful made in the USA toy is compatible with Thomas and Brio sets. Includes the engine, three cars, and red caboose.This is crafted just like traditional toys were made in the past, so you can bet it will last!
:: Authentically made to last for generations
:: Painted with child-safe lead free paints and sealers
:: Fine Hand Detailing
:: Handmade of reforested birch hardwood
:: Railcars are heavier than other brands
Made in:
USA
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Back To Basics Toys
Offering American And European Made Toys
Free Ground Shipping on $100+ at Back to Basics Toys! Enter code EDISC3 at checkout.Statement From Back To Basic Toys:
"Back To Basics Toys realizes that the recent safety recalls have you and your family concerned. We have stressed quality, safety, service, and play value since we opened for business in 1988 - and we work hard everyday to ensure we earn your trust and support. We take our responsibility to your family very seriously. The recent press surrounding child safety should bring about positive changes, and will only help to reinforce our mission.
While none of our products have been involved in the recent recalls, we realize that the impression is that products made in China are not safe. Back To Basics Toys utilizes independent laboratories for safety testing, and we feel strongly in the integrity, value, and safety of our entire collection - regardless of origin. We remain focused on making sure that products are made to conform to safety standards, and that our items provide the quality and play value that you expect.
For more information about general toy safety please see the Toy Industry Association web site at www.toy-tia.org. While we feel that our entire collection is safe and family-friendly, we realize that you may only feel comfortable buying an item if it is made in North America or Europe. For your convenience, we have compiled a list of best sellers made outside of Asia."
Pick products manufactured within North America and Europe and enjoy them with confidence, using Back to Basics Toys new search feature!
Toys By American Plastic Toys
Toys Made In USA
Proud Manufacturer Of American Made Toys!
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Safe Wooden Toys
Our block sets are "Made in the USA". We manufacture in New England starting with hard maple lumber from the forests of the Northeast. We do not use "rubberwood" or the mixed species others refer to as "hardwood".
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Adorable Wooden Puzzles
American Made to American Standards
While much is being made of the dangers of imported products, there are alternatives. We craft a wide range of wooden toys, games, and gifts made right here in Vermont, USA. We follow American standards of product safety, employee safety, and environmental protection. The shortcuts of doing it any other way are not what Maple Landmark is about.
We design our toys to provide the best in hands-on learning and exploration. Surely it is becoming an electronic world but children still need to learn basic manipulation and construction. Our products can be found in toy stores, gifts shops, catalogs and online merchants throughout the United States and beyond
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Made In America And Europe
Special Toy Gift Sets
*Free Shipping on Orders totalling $75+
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*Ground shipping in the US
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If you're looking for USA made natural toys, and wooden toys finished with lead free paints, you're in the right place. Most of our toys are made in the USA, Europe, and by fair trade cooperatives in South America.
Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set
Price: 36.95
We love Watty Piper's classic story around here, so we were thrilled to find this Little Engine That Could train set. This wonderful made in the USA toy is compatible with Thomas and Brio sets. Includes the engine, three cars, and red caboose.
:: Authentically made to last for generations
:: Painted with child-safe paints and sealers
:: Fine Hand Detailing
:: Handmade of reforested birch hardwood
:: Railcars are heavier than other brands
Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse
From: Craftsbury Kids
Toy Tool Set
From: Craftsbury Kids
Blabla Giant Animal Dolls
From: Craftsbury Kids
Sandwich Cat Doll by Blabla
Price: 41.00
Knitted Polka Dot Cat
Price: 38.00
Blabla Butterfly Backpack
Price: 38.00
Blabla Doggie Backpack
Price: 38.00
Blabla Giant Animal Dolls
Price: 120.00
Folding Paper Toys Book
Price: 12.95
Veggie Rattles by Blabla
Price: 26.00
Gingerbread Cottage Playhouse
Price: 480.00
Butterfly Cottage Playhouse
Price: 490.00
Striped Knitted Cat Doll
Price: 31.00
Mother Stork's Baby Book
Price: 135.00
Zid Zid Kids Flower Table Set
Price: 140.00
Zid Zid Kids Lion Table Set
Price: 325.00
Zid Zid Kids Elephant Table Set
Price: 325.00
Zid Zid Kids Dots Table Set
Price: 360.00
Zid Zid Kids Flower Table Set
Price: 325.00
Oopsy Daisy Art - Tai chan Panda
Price: 120.00
Sophie Giraffe
Price: 18.95
Eve - Raspberry Swirl Diaper Bag
Price: 135.00
Oopsy Daisy Art - Ruby's Garden
Price: 120.00
Melissa And Doug
Melissa & Doug Classic Wooden Tree House Play Set
Multi-level Deluxe Wooden Fold & Go Barn with 7-piece Farm Animal Set
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Folding Princess Castle
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Castle Dolls Playset
Melissa and Doug Pasture Pals
12 Horses
Melissa and Doug Folding Horse Stable
Great Stuff on Amazon
Ceaco Made In America Round - A Day At The Amusement Park
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/14/2009) 
Ceaco Made In America - Apple Time
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Ceaco Made In America Round - Autumn Barn Dance
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
GIANT 48" STUFFED KANGAROO - 4 FEET TALL - BIG JUMBO PLUSH AUSTRALIA FUN - AMERICAN MADE IN THE USA AMERICA
Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Ceaco Made In America - Firehouse #2
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Movies Are A Safe Choice
- 001- Night at the Museum
Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) accidentall...- 002- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
Based on C.S. Lewis's classic novel, this enchanting tale follows four London children who are sent...- 003- Ratatouille
Brad Bird (The Incredibles) co-directs this Oscar-winning Pixar offering, following the antics of a...- 004- WALL-E
In a futuristic world, human beings have destroyed Earth and evacuated the planet, leaving the clean...- 005- Cars
Prepare to peel out with this revved-up animated adventure featuring classic automobiles, plenty of...- Try Netflix free for 14 days
Video Games Are A Safe Choice
Just Be Sure To Get The Kids Outside To Play Too!
Children of Mana
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Virtual Villagers 2: The Lost Children
Amazon Price: $8.61 (as of 07/14/2009)
Microsoft Children's Miracle Network Games Bundle
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Zoboomafoo Animal Alphabet
Amazon Price: $8.35 (as of 07/14/2009)
Immortal Cities: Children Of The Nile
Amazon Price: $48.73 (as of 07/14/2009)
Music Makes A Safe Present
Start Dancing And Get The Lead Out!
Children's Songs, A Collection of Childhood Favorites
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/14/2009)
Indigo Ocean Dreams: 4 Children's Stories Designed to Decrease Stress, Anger and Anxiety while Increasing Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/14/2009)
Toddler Favorites
Amazon Price: $6.98 (as of 07/14/2009)
The Johnny Cash Children's Album
Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 07/14/2009)
Children's Favorites
Amazon Price: $4.98 (as of 07/14/2009)
Reader Feedback
QuantumTraveler wrote...
Thanks for taking the time to put this lens together. With all the problems with toys coming from China containing lead, I appreciate all the good stuff you have here in your lens.
Posted October 10, 2008
Great lens, 5 stars.
I also lens rolled you on my ban lead toys lens
Posted October 10, 2008
AllThingsMichigan wrote...
Great idea! I just saw another recall this morning (Aquadots filled with harmful chemicals - another product from China) and thought this would be a good lens to make. Now I don't have to ;)
Posted November 08, 2007
flaminglacer wrote...
Very nicely laid out lens - Squid Angel blessing.....
Posted November 07, 2007
