Comments on: Lead-laden toys were scary enough

By: b*babbler

b*babbler — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:07:58 +0000

I’m seriously rethinking the toy policy around here. So far we’ve avoided all the cheap character-type toys, but where do we draw the line? Is Lego in or out? Little People? Crayola products? Gah!

This Christmas it’s all about books, I’m starting to think.

By: mothergoosemouse

mothergoosemouse — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:07:41 +0000

In all matters environmental, there’s always a trade-off. Adding lead to paint makes it brighter, more durable, faster-drying – all qualities that appeal to manufacturers and consumers – and using lead to achieve these qualities, versus other additives such as zinc or organic pigments, is cheaper.

We can eliminate lead from consumer paints entirely, but there’s a cost. Those of us writing about it are willing to bear that cost, because we understand the trade-offs. But it’s the consumers who don’t understand, who are driven primarily by low prices and by following trends, that make up the majority of the market for these cheap, durable, potentially dangerous toys.

By: mama k

mama k — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:00:17 +0000

I hear what you are saying, but I can’t help but feel that NO lead is safe when it comes to developing minds. All these recalls are enough to make your head spin.

My entry is here
http://mamaknj.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-toy-warning.html

By: Susiej » Sock monkeys for Christmas

Susiej » Sock monkeys for Christmas — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:34:03 +0000

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By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:42:05 +0000

This makes my stomach hurt. I can’t even think of a snarky comment to leave.

By: The Parent Bloggers Network » Blog Blast: Get The Lead (and now Date-Rape Drugs) Out!

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:42:44 +0000

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By: David Wescott

David Wescott — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:28:57 +0000

I will be paying very close attention to this issue and the blog blast. I think it’s a great idea to work with CU and I’m really glad PBN is branching out to talk about the issues people care about most.

By: Jenny from Chicago

Jenny from Chicago — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:55:33 +0000

Yikes! Like you, I let the lead thing slide because I felt….what?….immune? But this one is really scary. I find it difficult to believe what is getting into our homes on aregular basis now. Thanks for the heads up.

By: FENICLE

FENICLE — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:25:15 +0000

How crazy is that? Can you imagine a bunch of teenage boys getting lucky at the Christmas dance this year because their younger sibling had some Aqua Dots around??

By: Aimee Greeblemonkey

Aimee Greeblemonkey — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:11:22 +0000

Guess what!!! Declan got this for his birthday!!! And loves it!!!

No wonder!!!