Parents are advised to keep children away from fake toys and not to buy them since they are cheaper as they contain a carcinogenic chemical called “Phthalate”.
Toys and Other Household Items Affect Baby's Motor Skill Development
Household items such as toys, appliances, sofa and coffee table can significantly impact the way a baby first crawls, walks or achieves other growth milestones.
Household items such as toys, appliances, sofa and coffee table can significantly impact the way a baby first crawls, walks or achieves other growth milestones.
‘Refrain from buying cheaper Christmas toys as they contain “Phthalates” which increase risk of cancer, infertility and asthma in children.’
The regulatory body has seized a lot of fake Christmas toys in Europe last year. They reported that toys and child care products contain higher amounts of phthalates which is tightly regulated across Europe and toy manufacturers and products must contain not more than 0.1%. Robert Chantry-Price, a lead officer for product safety at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, said, “It is frightening to think that large quantities of phthalates are still being used in children’s toys, especially when it can cause such serious long term consequences to a person’s health.”
He added, “Phthalates are carcinogenic, mutagenic and can cause reproductive problems but, despite legislation to the contrary, significant amounts of these substances can be found in a wide range of toys and child care products.”
TV Commercials With Toy Premiums Lure Kids to Fast Food
Fast food companies advertise children’s meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and the use of these toy premiums may prompt children to eat out.
Fast food companies advertise children’s meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and the use of these toy premiums may prompt children to eat out.
- Be cautious and don’t fall for the first deal
- Avoid road side shops and buy only from reputed shops
- Beware of products which are drastically cheaper
- Check the packaging for the distributor's details and a CE mark
Source-Medindia
Toy-Related Injury: Common Cause of ED in Children
A Child Is Treated In A US Emergency Department Every 3 Minutes For A Toy-Related Injury, found researchers in a first-of-its-kind study.
A Child Is Treated In A US Emergency Department Every 3 Minutes For A Toy-Related Injury, found researchers in a first-of-its-kind study.
Feminists Protest 'Gendered' Toys on Xmas Shelves
A group of feminists, some dressed as maids and princesses, occupied a Paris toy shop to protest the gender stereotypes fuelled by toys in the run-up to Christmas.
A group of feminists, some dressed as maids and princesses, occupied a Paris toy shop to protest the gender stereotypes fuelled by toys in the run-up to Christmas.
