Mina
Do you know of any safe plastic rattles, blocks, or toys especially when my baby wants to put everything in his mouth? With the lead and plastic scares these days I'm not sure what toys to get for my him.
Answer
Old fashion wood toys(make sure that the wood is not treated) are wonderful. They have some at IKEA. Or, if you can afford a bit more expensive, you can find had crafted baby toys on the internet or at a local wood shop.
With all the recalls at the moment and the lack of regulation, I wouldn't use anything other than wood. The biggest problem is that with a lot of these companies, the toys can come from anywhere (Different parts of the toys come from different countries. Some toys are made in Asia and others in Europe, etc.) Each country has their own regulations and China is famous for simply not caring. A lot of toys out there have yet to be recalled. I wouldn't risk it. I've read horrible things about children dying from something as simple as a bracelet charm (that contained lead).
Edit: As another poster mentioned, cloth toys can work well too. Just be careful about the dye and treatment to the fabrics.
Old fashion wood toys(make sure that the wood is not treated) are wonderful. They have some at IKEA. Or, if you can afford a bit more expensive, you can find had crafted baby toys on the internet or at a local wood shop.
With all the recalls at the moment and the lack of regulation, I wouldn't use anything other than wood. The biggest problem is that with a lot of these companies, the toys can come from anywhere (Different parts of the toys come from different countries. Some toys are made in Asia and others in Europe, etc.) Each country has their own regulations and China is famous for simply not caring. A lot of toys out there have yet to be recalled. I wouldn't risk it. I've read horrible things about children dying from something as simple as a bracelet charm (that contained lead).
Edit: As another poster mentioned, cloth toys can work well too. Just be careful about the dye and treatment to the fabrics.
3 month old baby and toys?
bubuma
At 3 months do babies need "fancy" toys or are the cute little dangle ones good? Also, I am still having a hard time sitting my son in his bouncer with the toys and mirrors etc while i clean, eat or do whatever. I feel bad letting him play alone while I do these things. How do I get over this? Or should I feel bad?
Answer
Keep in mind more "fancier" the toy the probably more chance something might break off and he can put it in his mouth.
Here are a few home made toys you can make for your baby
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02apr15f.cfm
how to pick the right toys if you going to buy some
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/products_toys.html
More home made toys
http://www.babyzone.com/baby/fun_travel/article/homemade-toys
Keep in mind more "fancier" the toy the probably more chance something might break off and he can put it in his mouth.
Here are a few home made toys you can make for your baby
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/02/02apr15f.cfm
how to pick the right toys if you going to buy some
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/products_toys.html
More home made toys
http://www.babyzone.com/baby/fun_travel/article/homemade-toys
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