risky plastic toys

Back in May, I wrote here about our concerns about the use of toxic substances in children's products and toys (in the States; Norway and the EU have already enforced bans). In August, we celebrated a major victory in banning the sale of toys containing the toxic chemicals phthalates starting on February 10, 2009, but now it looks like stores can continue to sell down their inventories of these toxic toys as long as they were manufactured before the February deadline (read more here). For tips on how to buy safer plastic toys, click here.