Mattel and Toy Recalls
Over at Chief Family Officer there is a post about Mattel in light of all the recent toy recalls. Apparently Mattel failed to report potentially hazardous toy defects.
According to BloggingStocks, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Consumer Products Safety Commissionmonths. is investigating Mattel for failing to “report all claims of potentially hazardous product defects within 24 hours” and that instead of promptly reporting the potential defects, Mattel conducted an internal investigation that lasted several
Maybe kids should go back to playing with a paper cup.
I agree that it might be a good idea for kids to play with simpler toys. Whatever happened to board games, playing outside, or making simple art projects? My favorite gift to give my little nieces lately is a Crayon Apron. It’s cute, it’s useful, and it goes back to playtime that is both fun and creative. I bought it online here: http://www.vat19.com/dvds/crayon-apron-carrying-case-washable-crayola.cfm
The Crayola brand crayons that come with it don’t make me worry about any harmful materials.