Selecta wooden toys

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Selecta is a German company. They design and make their toys in Germany, using non-toxic products. They have very high standards. Of course, Selecta toys are more expensive. But you pay for quality. You have a choice to make: one great quality, safe and non toxic toy, or two toys made out of god knows what in China by big company such as Mattel.

 

I have made the choice for my little boy. He has less, but I know he can put everything he has in his mouth without concern for his health. 

High quality, ecological toys. 

Selecta is committed to sustainable forest management.
They use non-toxic dyes, paints and laquers. They also put Beewax finish on all their toddler's toys.

All their toys are in compliance with European and US standards (EN71, ASTM)

News on dangerous toys 

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List of toy hazards recall 

A few links you can check to see what toys have been recalled recently. Of course it is very difficult to be up to date. Some toys recalled in 2007 were on the market for years....Some are poisonous, some are so cheaply done that they can cause injusries by breaking, some are just plain dangerous.

Buying "big names" such has Mattel and fisher price do not mean you are buying safe toys anymore.

Shopper beware!
Toy Hazard Recalls
Toy Hazard Recalls
US Recall News: List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards - Childrens Toy Recalls from China
List of Recalled Toys for Lead Poisoning Hazards - Childrens Toy Recalls from China. A Blog About Private and Government Recalls on consumer products, pharmaceutical drugs, food, autos and more.
Always Useful: Mattel Recall Toy List
Mattel recall toy list

LATEST TOY RECALL 

Jump n Jive Doorway Jumpers

August 7, 2009

Name of Product: Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers

Units: About 2,400

Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The company has received one report of a child removing the fabric strip and placing it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled doorway jumper includes an interactive musical dance mat and two detachable toys. The model number, 1755544, appears on the carton UPC label and on the underside of the jumper tray. The doorway jumpers were sold from April 2009 through July 2009.

Sold at: Babies R Us and other children's speciality retail stores nationwide and online from Amazon.com for about $55.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and remove and discard the detachable toys and the attaching fabric strips and call the manufacturer for a replacement set of toys. After the toys and fabric strips are removed, consumers can continue to use the jumper and interactive musical dance mat.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.gracobaby.com

Selecta dexterity toys 

Great toys to help your baby practice its motor abilities

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Blogs on dangerous and toxic toys 

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News on toys 

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How can I make sure the toys I buy are safe 

Here's some tips. PLease if you have a good tip, add it to the list.

Avoid 1$ stores

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Buy Made in Europe and Made in USA/Canada toys

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Check often to see what toys have been recalled

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Read the packages

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Buy organic cotton or oeko-tex certified soft toys

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Evelyn_Saenz wrote...

Wooden toys feel better and last longer. Very satisfying educational experiences for children.

ReplyPosted November 08, 2009

ChineseKitesforKids wrote...

These are wonderful toys! Remind me of my childhood toys....back in the stone age...ha ha Terrific lens, I would love to add some of these toys to my home daycare. I'm going to bookmark this page and come back to it later. 5 stars!

ReplyPosted May 21, 2009

challengeandfun wrote...

I was sorry to hear that this week Selecta will no longer be selling their toys to the US market. This is because the cost of proving compliance with the new rules would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars (not complying...the cost of proving compliance). The law could easily have been written to raise toys to a higher standard without the draconian compliance requirements that are being in place and which will cause the disappearance of many more natural toys that we LOVE! Find out more at www.squidoo.com/fixcpsia. Please get informed & involved to help get changes that can keep the toys safe AND still having a toy (and children's products market).

ReplyPosted December 07, 2008

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Great lens. I lensrolled to my ban lead toys lens

ReplyPosted October 10, 2008

Tigga wrote...

Really nice lens. I have added it to my featured lenses - Lenses You Should Read - on my Rocking Horse lens.

ReplyPosted September 24, 2008

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