While it's a serious bummer that a database is required to identify non-toxic toys these days, I'm glad that Healthy Toys.org is there to make it easy. And this year the site is vastly improved with all kinds of new bells and whistles to make your search & shop experience that much easier. Here's how they describe the 2008 version:
This year's site is newly-redesigned, easier than ever to use, and includes new features. Visitors to HealthyToys.org can now create their own personalized holiday wish lists that can be e-mailed to family and friends. You can buy toys directly through links on HealthyToys.org, with a portion of the sale going to fund our work to test more toys.
A new widget can be posted to your blog or website for quick searches of toy ratings for lead. And, of course, we've updated our Take Action page so you can contact your Congress Member, the largest toy manufacturers, and the organization in your state to urge full protection for children from toxic toys.
The Activista in me especially appreciates the Take Action piece. 'Cause really, this just shouldn't be necessary. And while we can shop with our Big Green Purse, speaking up is critical, too.
{Sigh} One in three toys from the big chain stores tested by researchers was found to be toxic.
http://money.cnn.com/2008/12/03/news/companies/toxic_toys/?postversion=2008120317
Posted by: mardi | December 07, 2008 at 11:22 PM