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Safe Toys for Kids, Babies and Toddlers

Safe Toys for Kids, Babies and Toddlers

This is a guest post by PlanToys, it explains the major differences between conventional toys out there and what makes them different and safer for your children. Please read below and find out why this is so important for your child!

There are many types of children’s toys available and the one key factor to be aware of before buying them is safety! Safety is not just about being aware of toys with small parts that can be swallowed but being aware of what the toys are made of and what they might contain.

Some toys can contain hazardous chemicals such as BPA, Phthalates, or Lead. These chemicals can be ingested from the toys when children are playing with the toys and put them in their mouths. BPA is the main component of polycarbonate, from which certain plastic toys like rattles and teethers are made of. Phthalates are found in many children's toys. They are used to make toys like rubber ducks, dolls, balls etc., more flexible. Toys containing lead can be dangerous if children put these toys in their mouth and if there are excessive levels of lead in the toy, some amount may end up in the child’s body.

In 2008 Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Act which bans the sale of unsafe toys containing certain hazardous chemicals. It is illegal to sell toys containing BPA, toys containing Phthalates and toys containing lead above the minimum specified safety level. So while today most of the toys containing “hazardous chemicals” should be off the market, you can never be 100% sure. What is the alternative you ask to find safe toys for your child? The answer is Environmentally Friendly and Safe toys from PlanToys.

PlanToys are manufactured with the highest safety and environmental standards in mind. Here are a few facts published from PlanToys regarding their products:

•    PlanToys is the first company to manufacture toys using wood from rubber trees that no longer provide latex. Rubberwood is an eco-friendly, sustainable, high quality wood. There’s no fertilizer added to the rubberwood, so that the wood stays chemical free

•    PlanToys uses a natural kiln dry process, in place of chemical treatment, to preserve and stabilize the wood, thus makes all PlanToys products preservative-free

•    PlanToys uses natural, water-based dies in place of any type of paint to add accent colors

•    PlanToys are assembled with a proprietary non-formaldehyde glue and contains no formaldehyde emission (E-Zero)

•    All PlanToys are packaged in recycled and recyclable materials and packaging is printed with soy and water based inks

PlanToys reminds us of the classic wooden toys that many of us had while growing up. Wooden toys encourage children to use their imaginations to dream up play instead of relying on the “bells and whistles” that so many of today’s toys have. Instead of giving a child a new video game or a toy that requires putting together many pieces and batteries, give them a toy from PlanToys and watch them use their imagination.

Kids love these toys because they are fun to play with and while the toys help kids learn, the kids don’t realize that they’re learning. These wooden toys are made to last (not fall apart quickly like so many of the plastic toys on the market). Parents love these toys because they’re kids love them, they’re safe to play with, they remind them of toys they had as kids and they last!

PlanToys has different lines of toys for all ages of children. Plan Baby, Plan PreSchool, Plan Dollhouse, Plan Activity, Plan City, Plan Largescale and Plan Education.

With all the different lines of toys that PlanToys has, you’re sure to find something that your child will enjoy!

These toys have a low price point and will last longer than conventional toys. I always say that you get what you pay for, so even if you spend a dollar or two more, isn't your child worth it? Browse their fabulous toys here: http://www.ecobold.com/shops/TJS_Toys
Get the cute helicopter in the picture here: http://www.ecobold.com/products/3681-plan-toy-helicopter