We all know that children can be harmed from lead paint in older homes, but did you know that children can also become exposed to dangerous toxins from toys ?
Some of these toys should be banned, and especially include certain varieties of toy jewelry that children really love to play with.
All children are at great risk from exposure from toys that contain lead.
It's up to all parents to insure that their children remain safe from these dangerous toys.
Protect Your Children
1. Ask retailers if they retain or have on hand any documentation that will provide you with information that their toys don't contain lead or other toxins. Also tell the retailer that it concerns you if they don't have this information available.
2. Look over your children's toys and try to determine if they have lead in them. If they do, get them out of your house and throw them away. Get your kids tested because lead poisoning is next to impossible to detect in any other manner. Insure the health of your child.
3. Stay away from the fake looking, glossy toys or pearls that might be painted with lead paint.
4. Keep toys with small parts, especially if they're metal or metallic, away from children. They may be swallowed and injure or kill.
5. Stay away from toys in vending machines. They're dangerous. In 2004, over 150 pieces of children's fake jewelry were recalled from vending machines throughout America. Parents, make sure you keep these products away fro your kids!
6. Make it a point to visit the Center for Environmental Health website to get the most current list of companies and manufacturers that have agreed to correct problems with their products. Protect your children !
Can you think of other ways to protect our children for these hazards ?
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