National Toy Safety Awareness Month
November 3, 2006 by Lei
Filed under News and Links about Children's Things, Product Recalls
The Toy Industry Association is reinforcing the themes of safe play and responsible gift-giving this November during National Toy Safety Awareness Month. Here are their tips for safe buying and playing.
When shopping for toys, keep in mind the child’s age, interests and abilities.
Read toy or packaging labels for age ranges and safety warnings – and only choose toys that are appropriate for the age of the child.
Be especially careful when choosing toys for children under three. Select toys that are free of small pieces (or pieces that separate or can be broken off), are lightweight, have no sharp edges …read more
Waterslide Fun and Safety
July 6, 2006 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
Last summer, the kids and I attended an aquatic afternoon event that included playing on an inflatable water slide similar to the Six Flags® Banzai Blast Water Slide pictured here. The difference was that the slide our kids were playing on ended at the ground and deposited the kids onto a Slip’n Slide.
After watching a friend’s daughter, as well as a few other children, go down head first and get a good jolt on their necks, I mentioned that the kids should probably stick to going down feet first, just to be safe.
As soon as I said this, …read more
Warning: Chemicals in Baby’s New Nursery
April 13, 2006 by Lei
Filed under News and Links about Children's Things
Nesting syndrome supposedly hit most pregnant women in their last trimester. *ahem* It didn’t hit me. My poor husband and mother-in-law were left cleaning the house when I went into labor. It wasn’t that dirty. Honest!
While you’re doing up the baby’s new nursery, keep the following from the Telegraph in mind:
Paints and varnishes give off volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which have been associated with birth defects.
Water-based paints are less hazardous than solvent-based ones, but even they might contain metal-based pigments.
Sanding down the paintwork in an older house might expose you to a high dose …read more
