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Play time is more than a pleasurable past time for babies and toddlers. Babies explore their environment with all the senses in an effort to discover and connect with the world around them. Expect every toy to be gummed or chewed. It is all part of play in the journey of learning.

Unfortunately, all toys are not made the same and some are not safely made for baby.

Look for teethers and soft toys made without polyvinyl chloride (PVC). To soften PVC, toxic chemicals known as phthalates are added in the manufacture of these plastic products. Other additives that can be found in PVC are lead and cadmium. For babies and toddlers, safe alternatives to consider:

  • Teethers, rattlers and toys made from natural solid wood finished with beeswax polish.
  • For painted toys, verify toys are decorated and finished with non-toxic paints.
  • For soft cuddle toys, choose organic cotton cloth toys stuffed with organic cotton.
A few resources for new parents include HealthyToys, which maintains a database of tested toys and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission for news alerts on recalled toys and other baby products.

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