Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days agoUrgent recall of another children's toy over asbestos contamination fears
Sand Art Activity Kit recalled due to asbestos contamination; parents should stop using and dispose of the product safely.
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Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months agoA pre-Christmas warning: Cheap toys can pose health hazard DW 12/13/2025
Many children's toys contain endocrine disruptors that can harm metabolism, growth, brain development, and fertility, posing increased risk due to children's physiology and mouthing behavior.
fromEarth911
3 months agoTop Environmentally Responsible Toy Brands for the Holidays
With toy safety concerns continuing to make headlines-from recent research finding potentially toxic elements like barium, lead, chromium, and antimony at levels up to 15 times above legal limits in plastic toys-buying gifts for children requires more vigilance than ever. According to a 2024 Toy Association survey , 45% of parents under 40 now consider a toy's sustainability credentials before purchasing.
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Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
3 months agoNew report shows that talking toys are trouble in Toyland | amNewYork
AI-enabled toys can provide age-inappropriate or sexually explicit content and contain traditional hazards like choking, lead, and toxic substances, posing new safety threats to children.
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