Melissa & Doug Folding Princess Castle – Review and Giveaway
Well, it is that time of year. I don’t know about your kids, but my kids are asking for everything for Christmas that they see advertised. And almost all of them are plastic and commercially branded. Not particularly inspiring for imaginative play and not particularly earth friendly. So, when I was approached to do a [...]
The Sigh Heard Across America: CPSC Gives Relief from CPSIA Lead Content Requirements
Yesterday, August 6, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a new regulation that exempts various materials from the lead content limits for children’s products in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). And a sigh of relief was heard across the United States, and I’m sure across China too. The CPSIA grants the CPSC the [...]
5 Simple Steps for Summer Toy Safety
School is almost out and the lazy days of summer are here. Well, perhaps lazy isn’t accurate if you are a mom – summer can just mean listening to whines of “I’m so boooored” (drawn out as only a child can do) or schlepping from one activity to the next. But summer should be about [...]
TheSmartMama – CPSIA Solutions – XRF Testing for Lead Content CPSIA Compliance
March 5, 2009 by Jennifer
Filed under cpsia, proposition 65
Okay, so this is a service pitch. Just skip it if you are not in the market for lead content testing. As you know, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 set mandatory lead content standards for all children’s products sold or distributed for sale in the United States, among other requirements. While the [...]
CPSIA FAQ #2: Do I have to test products manufactured before February 10, 2009?
Updated January 15, 2009. My husband actually read my blog, and said my answer below wasn’t that clear. So I’ll try again. Second in my so far pretty popular Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) frequently asked questions is: FAQ #2: Do I have to test my existing inventory for lead? So, as you probably [...]
The CPSIA: Good in Theory, Hurting Small, Favorite Green Businesses in Practice
On August 14, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). It was drafted as a toy safety law in response, at least in part, to the numerous recalls in 2007 for lead in children’s toys and jewelry. It was also drafted in response to the tragic death of a 4 [...]
Animalz Toys – Organic Maple – at Target
Well, I just got back from shopping at Target and was surprised to find Animalz in the Toy section. Animalz are natural wooden anmals made from organic maple at a pretty good price point. I picked up the horse for my nephew for $5.99. Target had toys from the Safari line and the Farm line. [...]
