Are Wooden Toys Non-Toxic?

Wooden Toys are perfect for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. They are designed to be a safe way to encourage motor skills, hand-eye coordination and imagination through play. When finished with non-toxic paint and varnishes, they become beautifully bright, and are perfectly safe for even the tiniest baby. The best toys for preschoolers are sturdy, durable, and devoid of harmful chemicals. They should be designed to withstand endless hours of fun, without resulting in sharp edges, or small parts of any kind. There has been a lot of controversy recently about lead painted toxic toys being imported from China, and this has led to mass product recalls by well known retailers in the UK and the US. For example, in June 2007 the ‘Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Set’ was recalled after it was found that there were ‘excess levels of lead affecting surface paint on specific vehicles and set components’ (Trading Standard). Similarly, in November 2007, Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, had to recall nearly one million products that were contaminated by lead paint. In China it is still legal to utilize lead in the production of plastic, even when the plastic is used to make children's toys. Britain imports over £500m worth of Chinese made toys, and Chinese exports now account for 90% of the toys sold in the EU. The advantage of buying wooden toys is that they are safe. They can be made from natural, sustainable raw materials, free from harmful toxic substances like lead and phthalates, which are often used in the manufacture of plastic toys. Non-toxic wooden toys are available at Spirit of Nature, a company specializing in natural and environmentally friendly products for Mother and child. These non-toxic toys are made primarily in Europe from pine and maple from managed Bavarian forests, and are painted with high quality non-toxic paints and water-soluble dyes. These toys are perfectly safe for your baby, toddler and child, and are built to withstand endless hours of play. Check out non-toxic wooden toys at Spirit Of Nature!