In my one of my tum e time classes I bring in loads of alternatives to use as toys. Why? Unfortunately, many of the children’s toys that are on the market contain toxins that are unhealthy for your little ones and the planet.
The time you want to be most concerned about this is when everything goes into the mouth to be explored. While this is a very important developmental stage, be mindful that what goes in your baby’s mouths gets broken down and digested. This is the time to have natural products or products that don’t contain toxins.
When researching what to get your child for a birthday present or offering recommendations for family members to purchase for you as a holiday gift, stop by Healthy Stuff (formerly Healthy Toys) first to see how it ranks in terms of safety.
http://www.healthystuff.org/get-stuff.php?group-report=Children%27s%20Products
The organization also offers information on everyday products as well for your home, car, pet, etc.