Monday, February 11, 2008

Toxic Toys Unpacked

Toxic Toys were the parenting story in 2007, reaching a crescendo just before Christmas. In its current issue, Environmental Health Perspectives offers an excellent overview of the issue, particularly with respect to lead and pthalates, and offers a regulatory update.

Now, the St. Petersburg Times is reporting even our pets may face peril from lead in their toys, and no one is regulating Fido's shopping cart.

The Skinny: For a list of safe toys, see Healthytoys.org.

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