The season’s safest toys, according to HealthyToys.org
There’s been so much in the news in recent years about dangerous children’s toys, it’s easy to get frustrated and confused when it comes time to go holiday shopping. What’s safe and what isn’t? Are all toys toxic?
There are many toys on the market that are safe for kids and don’t contain toxic chemicals. The people behind HealthyToys.org tested 1,500 toys this holiday season for toxins like lead. While one in three toys had significant levels of toxic chemicals, many toys were found to be safe. There are plenty of great options for safe and healthy gifts this year.
HealthyToys.org created a list of the safest toys they found.
Here is a sample list of some healthy choices:
Action Figures & Collectibles
- Autobot Classic Series: Red Alert, Transformers
- Autobot: Hot Shot, Transformers
- Comic Packs - Star Wars #4 - Luke Skywalker & R2-D2, Star Wars (Hasbro)
Arts & Crafts / Activities
- 10 Jumbo Triangular Crayons, Melissa & Doug
- 2 Square Glass Plates, Creativity for Kids
- 24 Finger Crayons, Alex
Bath Toys
- Danny’s Diving Adventure, Wow
- Funny Face Bath Beakers, I Play
- Penguin Boat, Sassy
Building Sets, Blocks & Models
- Animal Nesting Blocks, Melissa & Doug
- Architectural Standard Unit blocks, Melissa & Doug
- Batman - Batmobile Ultimate Collectors Edition, LEGO
Dolls
- Baby Playroom, Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners
- Organic Cotton Doll, Toys “R” Us
- Ballerina Set 14”, Corolle
Games / Puzzles
- Clue Harry Potter, Hasbro
- Four-In-A-Row, Melissa & Doug
- Monopoly Here and Now: the world edition, Parker Brothers
Click here to see the whole list of HealthyToys.org’s best toys.
