Shopping for Safe Toys

It's no secret that this year alone Fisher Price and Mattel has recalled more than one million toys, and parents fear there are more recalls to come. While many parents may be sifting through their children's toys, they may also be wondering if the next Chinese-made toy they add to their child's toy box will be recalled, and they could be asking themselves if any Chinese-made toy they buy from Fisher Price or Mattel will be a safe toy? Well, it seems China is now saying that their toys will be safe for the upcoming holiday shopping season, but will you -- a loving and protecting parent -- trust their word, or will you look elsewhere for American-made toys that will assure you your child will be safe from lead poisoning or any other hazards? As you begin your holiday shopping, consider shopping for safe toys. Following is a list of online stores selling safe toys for children. Yes, the prices may be a little higher, but won't it be worth paying a little extra for peace of mind?

Let's begin with Natural Pod. Natural Pod is a company that sells natural toys. As a matter of fact, Mums the Word, a blog run by Laura and Amy, parents of toddlers, is recommending parents invest in the natrual and safe toys from Natural Pod. Furthermore, Mums the Word is running a contest to raise awareness about lead paint and unsafe children's toys. The winner of their contest will be given a $100 gift certficate to use at Natural Pod's online store. For more details about the contest, read their blog entry entitled "Natural Pod: A Safe Choice."

Peapods, a mother-owned Internet retailer located in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers parents shopping for safe toys natural toys, baby care products and more. Their products are made from cotton, wool, silk and wood.

Peapods's red, yellow and blue Giant Building Blocks -- made from recycled paper and printed with non-toxic inks -- will have your child engrossed in safe and fun play. Their Giant Building Blocks are lightweight.

Seasons Natural Toys offers a selection of safe toys with non-toxic finishes. Not only are their toys safe, but they also encourge creativity and allow your child to expand their imagination.

Do you have a little girl that loves to play with dolls? Then you might want to check out some of the handmade dolls that Seasons Natural Toys has to offer. In fact, their Wee Mushroom Cap People dolls could made a great addition to your little girl's doll collection. These dolls are handmade with wood, cotton and wire.

Are you looking for organic and earth-friendly toys? Planet Happy Toys can help. When you're shopping for safe toys at Planet Happy Toys, you can browse their inventory of safe toys by age, brand or both.

As you're shopping for safe toys this holiday season, the above are only a few of the many online retailers that can aid you in your search. If you would like a variety of online retailers with safe toys to choose from, visit Google and search for "natural toys" and/or "safe toys."