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Safe Toys Part Two: Why Did Green Toys Fail On HealthyToys.org?

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Since my last post about green toys getting bad ratings on HealthyToys.org, the project of The Ecology Center, a Michigan based nonprofit, I've been in a funk. It's not enough for me - as a journalist or as a mom -- to just report that organic toys are...

"Safe" Toys Not So Safe

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I lost my toy tossing virginity last week. And I'm not happy about it.

Last year, I talked many parents through their anger, frustration, and anxiety as lead-tainted toy after lead-tainted toy was recalled. I calmly explained the issues...

Mark it down: Quadrino wooden puzzle is perfect for preschoolers

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When I'm looking for gifts for the preschool crowd, I'm always hesitant to buy toys because one, most kids already have tons of toys and two, I know that most parents are trying to reduce the amount of kid clutter in their homes. There are times, however, when you have to break your personal...

Nesting: Launch of Baby Gap Home

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It's time to celebrate another birth! Today, babyGap launched a brand new collection, babyGap Home. In addition to their own unique designs, babyGap partnered with close to 40 well-known quality brands--including BabyBjorn, HABA, Scholastic, and Skip Hop. With everything from organic...