As we saw in last Friday’s post, BPA and phthalates have both caused some concern in the medical community, due to the potential effects they could have on the human body. In response to this evidence, many government agencies have taken action in an attempt to keep these chemicals out of products that could expose [...]

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In Wednesday’s post, I introduced the controversial issue of BPA and phthalates in children’s toys. This time, I’d like to explore the medical evidence regarding the chemicals’ effects on the developing human body, and take a look at what doctors have to say about the subject.
Last week, a report on BPA was issued by the [...]

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Bishphenol-A.
Phthalates.
No, I’m not talking about new Star Trek characters. (Although, if I was, would anyone be surprised? Probably not.)
These are the names of two chemicals commonly found in plastic, and they have been causing quite a buzz in several communities. Environmentalists, toy manufacturers, doctors, the media, and even the government have all been talking about [...]

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WARNING: You are about to experience a ridiculous amount of nerdery. Proceed with caution.
It’s kind of a running joke around the office that I’m a complete geek. First there’s my obsession with all things toy-related. I have figurines and stuffed animals all over my desk. And then there’s my ant farm, which should be arriving [...]

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I know that toy recalls have become an increasing concern for parents, especially with the current lead paint scare, so I’ve decided to help make parents aware of current recalls by posting them here at ToyTalk as they occur. I will be checking daily to see if any new recalls are added, but please feel [...]

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