Child products recall thread (new and merging)

[Tansy]

Oh!
That's the sort of horror story that would float through my head at night in bed when my two were munchkins.
I can't even *imagine*. Those poor parents.

[ilovemykids]

I don't want to buy toys anymore!!!!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...wtoyrecall1005

[WandaJean]

I rarely buy toys....just for the grandchildren...but going to be extra-careful when I do buy.

[ilovemykids]

I try and be careful too. But when you're standing in Walmart or Zellers picking out that present how do you TELL it's a lead covered toy or not?

Ya don't know...

[harkatsmom]

This is just crazy.
The government needs to step in and do something.
This is not random, it is becoming like an epidemic.
Our kids toys need to be regulated more closely, and higher standards in place.
Gosh, they regulate everything else it seems

[koala]

You just don't know what to buy. Between toys, and some foods...

[Julie Andrews]

Here are pics of the recalled items.
http://www.ccnmatthews.com/docs/SFI_Products.jpg

We have a Thomas Table & Chair set and we were so upset when we found another set cheaper at Walmart. It looks like it's just sheer luck that we ended up getting the set without lead paint even though it was more expensive.

[ilovemykids]

I know. I was going to buy the shelving set with the buckets... I'm really glad I decided to wait.
What makes me mad is that they are cool toys that are getting recalled. Makes me not want to buy any toys at all. With Christmas coming it's going to be extra hard.

[ilovemykids]

Oh and thanks for the link Julie!

[Julie Andrews]

I know. I was going to buy the shelving set with the buckets... I'm really glad I decided to wait.
What makes me mad is that they are cool toys that are getting recalled. Makes me not want to buy any toys at all. With Christmas coming it's going to be extra hard.

I know our kids would hate this... but what if we were to make our own gifts for them? Or buy something hand-made... like the Raggedy Ann Dolls that Gertie makes?

(if you're wondering- Gertie is a friend of ours from another message board)

[ilovemykids]

I ordered two Raggedy Ann dolls from her and a Capitan Binky. They are stunning! Such amazing craftsmanship.

[Julie Andrews]

I knit my nieces hats and scarves... I'm wondering if I should order a set of Raggedy Ann & Andy for them too.

[Boo Radley]

Maybe it's time we go back to local manufacturing of toys and stop being lazy consumers. Importing will only harm our economy on the long run.

[Young_Freebie]

If you notice, a lot of a stuff is made in China, where their rules aren't as strict. So I do agree with Boo on this.

[ilovemykids]

Me too.