Comments on: Tots, toys and toxic paint don’t mix

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:26:55 +0000

I too was concerned by Melissa and Doug Toys. And after there non response to my more direct question I will not have them in my house anymore. I asked them, what is “wooden” mean in Melissa and Doug toys? Because is certainly isn’t wood. I soaked washed some other toys that were listed as wood and they were actually pressed cardboard that swelled. Lead in paint is one big thing yes, but who knows what is in this conglomeration of goop that is molded together to resemble wood. After over a month, Melissa & Doug didn’t respond to my request to know simply what is “wooden”. I have an excellent list of toys I have since purchased and LOVE that are either wood or wool, if any one is interested. I am opposed to plastic too. Thanks and yes big toys companies today cannot be trusted.

By: Liza@Blahggy

Liza@Blahggy — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:13:32 +0000

I know this post was YEARS ago, but I found it with a Google search because my 9 month old has a Melissa & Doug wooden block set that she’s been chewing and I noticed green paint around her mouth the other day. Yours was the only useable information I found! Thank you!

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:58:05 +0000

Hi…. I publish a magazine and wanted to use a photo from your site as we are doing naturally dyed easter eggs.. also a quote…. can you please get back to me asap as I am working with a deadline.. thx

By: Melissa Haynie

Melissa Haynie — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:41:36 +0000

Just thought that I would add another resource link. My father and brother make handmade wooden toys ( as well as many many other things) They do not have a website… but have a facebook fan page and they sell their items on e-bay and etsy.
They also will custom make what ever you need. If you want or need it and it is possible… they will do it.
Here is a link to their fan page. These guys can help you with anything…. and EVERYTHING they make passes the standard that it is something that Dad’s 18 month old grand daughter ( my own daughter) can suck and chew on with no worries!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/RyallWayWoodworking

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:49:01 +0000

Concering the “Lead Check” colormetric lead testing kits. These devices are only checking for Lead Based Paint (i.e. >0.5% lead) and often give a false positive. (Which i guess is better than a false negative.) At any rate a negative result by these devices does not mean there is no lead in the material.

By: If Parents Don't Protect Their Kids from Harmful Chemicals, Who Will? « pruebas

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:41:52 +0000

[...] chemicals in their toys, clothing, eating utensils, furniture, household items, and more. Between lead-based paint, PVC and phthalates in toys, bisphenol A (BPA) in water bottles, flame retardant in pajamas and [...]