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Recent toy recalls have caused many parents to wonder about the effects of lead poisoning. What follows is a discussion of the effects and symptoms of lead poisoning.

China has agreed to take actions to stop using lead paint in toys bound for the United States.

If you are a parent of if you are an avid news watcher, by now you know all about the massive recall on a lot of toys because of the possibility of them being affected by lead based paint. Should parents tests other toys in the household, as well as their children for lead?

With Mattel's recent recall of over 9 million toys our child's safety is back in the spotlight. What can you do to limit, prevent, and treat choking and lead hazards for your child?

Toys recalled for containing dangerous lead levels are still being sold online, and not just on Ebay. Check this list for the names of recently recalled toys before you do your holiday shopping online.

An explanation of lead poisoning and its consequences on our health.

More children's toys are being recalled due to high levels of lead in the paints used on the toys. These latest toys are part of the growing list of children's products made in China that violate lead standards.

A lawsuit has been filed that demands that Mattel pay for children to receive lead poisoning tests.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Fisher Price, Inc., issued a recall today for Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats

Do you have a pet bird? Did you know that he could easily get lead poisoning from your house? Read more....

Everyday a new children's item is being recalled due to lead paint from China. The biggest recall has been from Mattel and Fisher Price. Some parents have even resorted to selling these items on eBay.

Children under six years old are at the greatest risk of lead poisoning. Learn how to protect your children from lead in their environment.

With almost three million toys recalled in two weeks, toy makers look to develop a new level of safety procedures to ward off concerns by parents over toys produced in China.

The year 2007 brought on a large number of toy recalls, many due to lead paint. Sadly, yet another children's toy has been recalled due to lead contamination. This looks to be the first children's product recall of the year - not exactly a good first for the new year.

Ever wonder what lead poisoning is all about? Here is an overview on the facts and symptoms.

If your child owns Barbie(R) or Fisher-Price(R)toys, you should check to see if they may be involved in the latest round of voluntary recalls. The problem? High levels of lead paint. Over 500,000 toys are affected. No Barbie(R) DOLLS have been recalled.

I awoke this morning to the news that once again lead has been found in certain children's toys. I frantically search the internet to find out exactly what toys it is in case my children have any of them.

Great concern has been flooding the news stories lately about lead based paint being used in children's toys imported from China. It seems almost every day some new toy product is being found to contain lead.

Lead poisoning is a health problem that may affect as many as one out of every six children in the U.S. Before the age of three, lead can enter the central nervous system easily.

Due to a risk of lead contamination in products manufactured in China, Fisher Price has issued a major recal of several lines of its popular toys.

Consumer Reports conducted a four-month investigation that found lead in many consumer products that have not come up for recall.

Being aware of your home lead potential is the greatest way to prevent your children from lead poisoning and the harmful affects that result from it.

Developing effective methods for screening for lead in homes remains a fiscal challenge for health departments. Learn more about childhood lead poisoning here.

Most people wouldn't ever bother to think that lead poisoning could be connected between the poor and the royals of Europe. But there is a connection, and after you read, you'll probably never again use those antique lead crystal glasses you have as a family heirloom...

Many people and contractors still remain unaware of how to renovate without exposing themselves to risks from lead paint(sources cited.

Australian authorities have recently released a report stating that lead levels in children has gone up and in the U.S alone it is estimated that more than 400,000 children five years or younger have high enough lead levels in their bodies to cause concern.

Lead poisoning is a very serious health hazard often resulting in nervous system damage, kidney damage, brain damage, red blood cell damage, and in some instances death. Here are five potential dangers that may be lurking in your home.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., issued a recall

From toys to lead based paints, children are exposed to varying degrees of lead in the environment. The degree to which your child experiences a complication, however, may be attributed to the genetic pre-disposition

A new $12 million program will help landlords replace windows and lead paint out of Chicago homes.

Customers are called upon to stop using the sets immediately.

From lead based paint to contaminated clothing, there are a number of ways lead can get into your home. Learn how to identify lead in your home and stop contamination from affecting you and your family.

A hidden danger can be existing in your home, if you are using candles, particularly candles that still use lead-wicks which can cause lead poisoning in both children and adults

Puppet Theatres, Bookmarks, and Halloween Skull Candy Pails are the latest products to be recalled due to excessive lead leavels.

Find out exactly which Mattel Barbie doll toys and accessories were recalled on September 4, 2007. Also learn how you can get those toys replaced, and according to Mattel receive "bonus pieces and parts."

$1.4 million in federal funding will go towards reducing the hazards of lead.

This is a slightly humorous but newsworthy piece on Christmas trees and ornaments containing lead.

High levels of lead contamination has been found in athletic fields. Artificial turf and the turfs dust could pose a health risk to your child. What are the risks and how can your protect your child?

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Family Dollar Stores, issued a recall today for green bucket

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with DecoPac, Inc,

I write these words in a time when America and China seem to be having problems with each other. Lead paint, poisoned pet food. With all this finger-pointing lately, you think we've got problems? China has loads more.

What some economists have called "quality fade" is said to be actually expected from a maturing economy, or a marketplace of "evolving excellence".

Angies's list is partnering with teams of local experts to increase awareness of lead safety practices. Beginning in September 2007, they will join these local partners in many cities to help educate consumers and contractors alike about how to be safe around lead paint.

With the recent toy recalls, there has been a huge lead scare. But what exactly is this substance? Where is it found? And how does it affect the human body? Find out!

Lead poisoning in children can be a serious health risk. In the wake of recent scandals involving imported toys from China containing high levels of lead, the the issue of lead poisoning has risen to national prominence.

Everyday new recalls are posted about products that contain lead. Some of latest recalls have involved over 20 million children's toys made in China and now most recently, lipstick.

Mattel, Inc. has expanded it's previous recall by adding more toys to the list.

"Our tests prove that it's possible to make lead-free lipstick and all companies should adhere to that gold standard."

Lead can cause brain damage in children and sickness in adults. Learn what to watch for in your home.

Now that there have been roughly seven recalls this year (and we're only in August) parents are left to wonder if any toys are safe and how to explain to their children why their favorite playthings must find their way to the garbage can.

Human exposure to lead can cause a number of health problems, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities to seizures and death.

Recently, Mattel and Fisher-Price recalled various playsets and toys that included Nickelodeon and Sesame Street characters, such as Dora and Elmo. Now, that list has been expanded to include Barbie, Polly Pocket, Disney/Pixar Cars Toys, and more.

I discovered a wonderful website while researching the Internet by which parents can create with their children or the child paper toys almost like origami paper art.

Popular toys such as Dora the explorer sold after May 1st, 2007 - may contain a high content of lead, hazardous to your child if swallowed.

Recently, there have been many recalls of children's products because of the discovery of unsafe amounts of lead. These prompted some internet research on my part. I already was armed with the knowledge of many symptoms caused by lead from previous research.

On April 4th the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released a recall for an item sold in Target stores. If you have been shopping for your child at Target make sure that you do not own Little Tree Wood Activity Cart Toys.

Parents have a difficult job this holiday season; how to find safe toys in a market riddled with lead concerns, harmful chemicals or small magnets.

This is about lipsticks that may contain lead.

Children everywhere will be saddened to return their beloved Thomas the Tank Engine toys. The company will issue replacements, but to a child, the wait time seems like forever.

There are a few steps you can take to remove the lead from your drinking water if you find the contaminant is present.

Recall is for some toys from as far back as January of 2005.

Some of the biggest manufacturers of children's toys have recalled millions of toys in the past two months. Most of the toys recalled were manufactured in China and have problems with lead paint, which can be toxic. Learn how to avoid these toys.

Young children are most susceptible to toxic effects of lead. Most have no early symptoms.

Before Christmas, concern arose for toys that could cause child lead poisoning. An older home or apartment also is a threat.

Toy recalls have awakened a trusting public, shaken consumer confidence and focused the spotlight on retailers' need to communicate effectively with shoppers during a product crisis. But will businesses be successful in limiting the damage and controlling the crisis?

In January 2008, several media sources reported an increase in lead poisonings of Hispanic children in the U.S. Some were linked to lead-laden Mexican folk remedies, such as greta and azarcon, both used to treat a variety of ailments in children, including painful teething.

Safety tips for removing lead paint. It's more dangerous and complicated than you might think.

Will the toy recall impact the 2007 Christmas shopping season?

Is your home safe? The walls and water in your home could be harboring a deadly substance that could cause great danger and even death. This substance enters the bloodstream and inhibits the productions of hemoglobin.

A brief summary of led poisoning. This article lists methods of preventing and treating lead poisoning.

Recent toy recalls have left parents feeling confused and even frightened of the gifts their children might receive. Herein, you will find toys that are guaranteed safe by their manufacturers, as well as some creative alternative toy options and extra tips and resources.

Many parents are eager to get their children the latest toy or gadget that it out on the market.

Lead poisoning is quietly harming hundreds of thousands of children across the United States.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported a recall of children's sunglasses in the U.S. It is a voluntary recall of the product due to lead. It is stated that people that own to product to using it immediately.

A brand of children's sunglasses sold within the last year and holiday figurines on sale as recently as November are the two latest products being recalled for lead.

Holiday shopping is over, but lead in toys (and homes) remains a vital issue. One community's long-term actions offers a model for others.

Children's product and toy recalls continue to happen steadily and frequently. Less than a week after my last update on children's product recalls, according to the CPSC, there are already 4 more recalls on children's products.

Came the frightening Toy Recall Scare Over the course of just a year

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Greenbrier International, Inc., issued a recall today

One day, I left my daughter's room with her toys and took a quick peek through the door after a few minutes. What I saw scared me to death. She was munching on the paint that she had scraped off the wall.

It is a parent's worst nightmare. Your child rushed to the Emergency Room with a sudden illness.

Swab has had a lead check kit out for a couple of years. There are also hair analysis tests. Adults should be concerned for themselves as well as their children.

Free from school life for a week, post-holiday bliss for children means being able to enjoy their new goodies. Here are some tips on how to make sure that your children's toys are safe.

With lead poisoning awareness on the rise, parents are using more caution when it comes to their children's toys. However, lead is found in many household items that we use everyday.

If you're putting your Christmas list together, you may want to stop and read this article first. It's the top ten recalled toys on the Mattel toy maker list. These toys can potentially harm your child and even cause death.

Children entertain themselves a lot better than we give them credit for. They also recover from disappointments better. They survive quite well being deprived of a coveted toy.

Many parents are in an uproar about all the recent toy recalls due to lead paint and other hazards. They have the right to be upset but what they may not realize is that there are many other things that have a negative effect on their child's health.

The city of Westland knew about dangerous lead counts at its biggest and most popular for at least seven years before finally telling its residents about the problem and shutting down the park.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there are roughly 400 recalls each year, but it seems that public awareness is through the roof in 2007. How do you find the safest toys for the children in your life?

The holidays are approaching and that has many parents trying to figure out where safe toys can be purchased.

Your wanting to keep your family safe and protected, but realistically you can't research every item you bring into your home. How can you keep up to date with the rash of current recall notices?

A controversy is brewing in California over a proposed bill to restrict lead-based ammunition in areas occupied by the endangered condor.