Quick News: The Worst Toys of 2007
W.A.T.C.H. just released their worst toys of 2007 list. If you are buying gifts for kids this holiday season than this list is a must read.
It’s not an all-inclusive list though. A good bet is to buck plastics and battery operated toys. Although, I know that’s not the most helpful stand-alone suggestion.
One blog that can help you do this is Eco Child’s Play this blog covers, “Natural toys that inspire your child’s imagination! A review of developmentally appropriate, ecologically friendly toys for young children and green family news.“ Jennifer who writes Eco-Child’s Play, (what’s with all the green Jennifers?) is extremely knowledgeable about eco-toys and always has amazing posts, reviews, and suggestions on non-harmful play items your child will love. It’s one of my favorite kid-minded green blogs so check it out.
You can also take a look at some green toys I’ve featured here that are safe and yet completely fun:
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4 opinions for Quick News: The Worst Toys of 2007
pickel
Nov 15, 2007 at 4:16 pm
I love it!
I have been keeping track over at my personal blog.
http://adopttwoboys.blogspot.com
SageRave
Nov 15, 2007 at 6:21 pm
It’s the perfect opportunity for people to reevaluate what they give for the holidays. Perhaps this will be the year where families stop buying so many “things” and start simply spending more time together. With the economy the way it is, and the lead levels in toys imported from other countries, allowing corporations to preserve a hefty profit margin, It might be time for everyone to consider a slow but steady withdrawal from holiday shopping madness.
Kate
Nov 16, 2007 at 3:52 am
I am so freaked out by contamination and labor irregularities in toy production that I am buying as little as possible this year and concentrating on activities over the Christmas break. Your list might help me change my mind.
Jennifer
Nov 16, 2007 at 11:11 am
Thanks Pickle :)
Kate ~ I think that it’s ok to buy gifts if that’s what a particular family does to celebrate the holidays but less is something to consider so I agree with your activity idea. There’s a line in wow factor vs. giving something that a child will really love. Too many people go overboard. I think Cedar in fact, has too many toys. Most of them come from in-laws and stuff but I don’t agree with the kinds of items they buy and they refuse to listen to me so… It’s a lame situation.
We basically talk about who we can give some toys to — i.e charities and so fourth. Everyone should be buying non-toxic toys though. It’s too bad there’s such a cost difference among healthy and unhealthy toys.
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