The exact products shown [OR similar products from the same brand] have been repeatedly tested by Lead Safe Mama, LLC (using XRF technology) and have been consistently found to be Lead-free.
Baby Toys:
As you would with any purchase, please read the full product description (and product reviews) when you click through BEFORE making your purchase decision. Please only buy toys that are appropriate for the age of your baby.
- All children’s toys manufactured today and sold by known major brands should be Lead-free.
- The selections below are from brands Lead Safe Mama, LLC trusts because we have tested hundreds of examples of modern toys from these brands and not found any to test positive for Lead (using XRF technology)
- We recommend avoiding most mass-manufactured stuffed animals made from conventional materials (because of the potential for Antimony – a known carcinogen – to be present in the poly-fil stuffing).
- Any baby toys (toys specifically marketed and noted on the package as being manufactured for use by babies) sold at major retailers (Target, Walmart, etc.) in stores (vs. online) today should also be Lead-free (although they can legally have up to 90 ppm Lead in the paint or coating and up to 100 ppm Lead in the substrate).
- Toys manufactured before 2011 were not sufficiently regulated for toxicants and (in the absence of independent testing) should not be given to babies to play with.
Click on any one of the images below to see the product (& pricing) on Amazon
Lead Safe Mama Lead-Free Favorites from Kleynimals
Mad in the USA
Some great Lead-Free selections from Green Toys
Made in the USA out of 100% Recycled Plastic
Some favorite Lead-Free choices from Melissa and Doug
Note: Babies should not be given painted toys to play with if they may mouth them
Some good modern Lead-Free choices from Fisher Price
Vintage Fisher Price toys can have unsafe levels of toxicants
Disclaimer: As we are not manufacturing these products (just recommending products made by other companies based on our experience with and knowledge of these products and brands) we have no control over potential changes that may impact the toxicant profile of a product or product-line. As soon as we are made aware of any formulation changes that could negatively impact the toxicant profile of products linked on this website, we will remove the products from the website. If at any time you purchase a product that was recommended on this website and you feel it is not a quality product for any reason, please let us know and we will review your concerns and remove any products we do not stand by.
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In your previous post on baby toys you also had Hape toys, is there a reason they are no longer on this page?
I’d love to know this as well 🙂
Hello,
Just because I have tested and written about something (on the main site) does not mean it is something I would recommend. I test and write up lots of items that are sent in by readers that I would never personally recommend or use.
In the case of the brand in question – they specifically manufacture painted wooden toys intended for use by the youngest of babies.
I do not recommend that babies who might put toys in their mouth use any painted wooden toys.
This is discussed here:
https://tamararubin.com/2022/07/a-concern-for-titanium-dioxide-in-paint-on-toys-modern-painted-wooden-toys-may-be-unsafe-for-infants-toddlers-even-if-they-meet-current-safety-guidelines/
One Example:
https://tamararubin.com/2018/09/hape-wooden-railway-kids-xylophone-melody-track/
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