Once again, it turns out plastic toys from China are more than just an eyesore -- they're a hazard. A toy recall of 86 Fisher Price products, including several branded toddler favorites like the Dora and Elmo, was issued yesterday because of a lead-paint hazard. After scrolling the list, I decided my kids were safe -- for now. At least I think so.
My kids have a ton of toys, mostly bought by well-meaning relatives, and I hate almost all of them. They're ugly. They're noisy. And now we can add dangerous to the list. Great. I recently started thinking about buying more eco-friendly toys. But geesh, are those things expensive. I'm wondering if my girls will be happy with one doll for Christmas.
Maybe fewer toys wouldn't be such a bad thing. If only I could convince my mom of this. And the rest of America.
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Biodiversivist Posted 1:19 pm
02 Aug 2007
In the end, it all comes down to biodiversity. Poison Darts--Protecting the biodiversity of our world
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spaceshaper Posted 9:50 pm
02 Aug 2007
You're kidding me, right? Plenty of stuff on the website you link to under ten bucks, and only one item more than $100 - evidently you haven't been into Toys-R-Us lately..... let alone the high-end toy boutiques popping up around are way.
Seriously, thanks for the link.
The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.
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