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In Search of Safety: A Mom's 8-Step Guide to Toy Selection and Everyday Use

Posted November 14, 2007 - 13:06 by Julie Rains

Life Hacks, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

As the mom of two boys, I can tell you that there are two kinds of toys: 1) those that are inherently dangerous (such as ATVs, BB guns, and lead-tainted toys) and 2) those made dangerous in the hands of children (nearly everything). This 8-step guide to toy selection and everyday use includes tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, information about the kit used by Marilyn Furer to detect lead on her grandchild’s bib (resulting in Wal-Mart's recall), and personal accounts of my adventures in child safety.

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