How to Find Safe Toys for Your Children This Upcoming Holiday Season

With all the recent recalls of toys, it makes many parents worry about the issue of safe toys. What is a parent to do during the upcoming holiday season? How does one go about finding safe toys?

Most toy stores and department stores are full of choices. Parents really must do their homework where their kids toys are being produced and under what standards. It does matter.

First and foremost you will want to seek out quality toys. Cheap toys ,most of the time, equal cheap labor. Why our society is obsessed with quantity over quality I will never know. It would be so much better if children had a few quality toys than many cheap plastic toys. I think it is our consumer driven society on a whole. Toys have become disposable in our disposable society. We really need to change our way of thinking as now it is posing a risk to children's health. Not to mention setting them up for a lifetime of wanting more things.

Here is a list of ideas for safe and fun kid tested toys and gifts for the upcoming the holidays.

Books and Magazines

Books are always a hit with most children. Try to find books that you know your child has interests in. Such as animals, space, trains, etc. Even if your child doesn't read books are still always a good choice. There also tons of children's magazines on the market your child might enjoy. These are great as you child can stretch the gift out over the course of a year.

Blocks

Lego's are a safe and favorite toy of many children. They are Danish made and are safe. There are so many different sets and pieces you can buy to add to your kids collection. A Lego table would make a nice gift as well.

There are also lots of types of wooden blocks on the market. You will want to look for ones made in the USA or Europe for the best and safest quality. There are several companies that make and sell "tree" blocks which are pieces of tree branches cut into blocks. Kids seem to love these.

Another favorite are the timeless cardboard building blocks. There are so many possibilities with these and they are sure to be used for years to come.

Wooden Toys