Is this what has become of our toy industry? in light of all the recalls, I started thinking what, exactly, were my choices for this years Christmas shopping....
Wooden toys - as long as there are no screws, nails, pull strings, wheels that pop off or other wooden parts glued to it.-Hell, just buy your kids a nice, non treated, 2 x 4, sand it nice and smooth, round the edges and WATERCOLOR paint it some pretty colors and then wrap it in non-plastic, non-toxic, wrapping paper and throw it under your flame retardant, fake, pre-lit Christmas tree with the saftey approved, auto shut off lights.
Plastic toys - an empty milk jug will have your kids playing for hours!! - remove the label, I'm sure it has ink that will make your kids sprout another head.
Paper - stuff their stockings with some nice coloring books, be mindful that the ink is non hazardous and that the crayons and or colored pencils are non-toxic and hypoallergenic. We wouldn't want Little Johnny to break out in hives when being stabbed with it from his evil sister.
Boxes - go to your local retailer and get some of the boxes that all those lead painted toys came in and wrap em up and let the kids go to town with them, why spend 40 dollars on a toy when you know they play with the wrapping paper and box it came in alot longer than the toy itself! Besides, have you ever tried getting a toy OUT of those boxes? They are stapled, glued and twist-tied to hell and cannot be removed. My Daughter is playing with a Barbie from 3 years ago with half a box attached to her back. We call her Box-bie.
Bicycle - The most favorite of toys! Just strip off any paint as it may be hazardous while you take 3 days to assemble it, put on training wheels, load up your kid with a helmet, boots, knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, mouth guard, shin guards, neck brace, rear-view mirror, air-horn, padded seat, jock-strap for the boys, speed governor, hand and foot brakes and let'er rip! I can just see my little tykes now, they will be the talk of the town with their new spectacular wheels!
Food - Yes, this is a great idea! as long as you get the hormone free, antibiotic-free, pestiside-free, preservative-free, sugar-free....
Forget it, stick to the 2 x 4 with water colors.
I have to say, looks like a trip to Lowes for a few non-treated 2 x 4's and Michael's for some water-colors is in order.
Latest Recalls: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerelnov07.html
Saturday, November 10, 2007
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That's hilarious!
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