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Aqua Dots, one of this year's hottest toys is being voluntary recalled. If an Aqua Dot is swallowed, that dot turns into a chemical that is similar to the 'date-rape' drug, and is an extremely serious health risk. Find out what to do if you own an Aqua Dot.

With six children hospitalized following ingestion of toxic chemicals, Spin Master has issued a voluntary recall of all Aqua Dots play sets.

Following the hospitalization of two Australian children who swallowed beads from this award-winning toy, they were found to contain a toxic chemical. The resulting interim band has extended to the US.

Spin Master has recalled the very popular Aqua Dots, also known as Bindeez, for containing the date rape drug, GHB. When swallowed, these beads can cause adverse effects, even death. Children have already been hospitalized and suffered coma.

Canadian Toys R Us stores have voluntarily pulled the popular Aqua Dots toy from their shelves. This comes after reports that the Australian equivalent of this toy can release a hallucinogenic chemical.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Spin Master is voluntarily recalling millions of Aqua Dot toys due to safety concerns.

Read why another China-made toy product is being recalled. This product contains a chemical that is known as the "date-rape" drug (GHB). This chemical could cause vomiting, dizziness, and eventually a comatose state.

Aqua Dots, toys with lead paint, what other dangers are lurking in those toy aisles at the stores?

WATCH, World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc., has released their 2007 "10 Worst Toys" list. WATCH has been releasing a list of the season's most dangerous children's toys since 1973. But which toys are truly hazardous?

Giving these Christmas gifts will guarantee coal in your stocking, a prominent place on Santa's naughty list, a ticket to Grinchville...you get the picture.

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.

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.

A listing of American toy manufacturers, links, and catalogue sites.

Which news headlines kept us transfixed in 2007? These four definitely should be included.

list of the five most dangerous toys ever manufactured and why they were dangerous.

There seems to be no end in sight. China is becoming synonymous with "tainted". It's in the toys, it's in the very food we eat and pet food we buy. As skittish consumers, we keep having to look back over our shoulders, now, wondering; "When will China strike us again?"

It is being reported by MSNBC that retail outlets have not removed toys from the shelves, which are said to be tainted with lead.

Noverber; a month to remember. Or not.

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?

Although the recalls of Chinese-made toys are scary and might be frustrating, you can find toys and fun items for girls that are safe to play with. Just use your imagination so your children can use theirs!

What do your kids want for Christmas this year? If your child is in the age range from about 6 to 12, chances are that what they want will be on this list...

You're nervous, and I'm nervous, about these Chinese toys. How can you know what is safe?

What toys are testing well with kids? What toys do they really want? Know what gifts to get for your kids this holiday season.

This article shares information on the top 20 toys for Christmas 2007.

With the holiday season closing in on us, parents are finding less and less safe toys to purchase.

For some of us, the holidays aren't so happy.

This is an informative article about what toys will be selling hot this Christmas season. Know what to get early so you don't have punch somebody out to get the last Tickle Me Elmo™!!

This article is a guide for parents to assist them in finding safe toys for their children during the holiday shopping season.

It's time to begin supporting American companies that sell American made toys instead of foreign made products. If you are as concerned as I am and want to find American made toys online, take a look at the following list of websites.

In another incident involving lead paint in toys, 175,000 Curious George dolls, made by Marvel Toys, are being recalled

A weekly recap of some of the events of the week that I found to be interesting, humorous and/or disgusting.

I'm afraid to buy toys for my children or any other children this Christmas and for good reason. From lead recalls, to contamination with GHB, to general safety concerns, so many toys have been pulled from the shelf this year.

Are you in love with thelook of pocketfold invitations, but overwhelmed at the price? I made mine for less than $2.00 per invitation, and I've included all my tips and tricks - and even my templates - so you can as well!

Want to dress up your little one in the season's latest fashions? Here are the top baby clothes trends for spring 2008.

A peak into what the Anthropologie Swimwear Collection has to offer.

Loretta's chance at stardom flashes before her eyes and leads to unconscious children, speeding with the t-tops off, long skinny cigarettes, and a truly explosive ending.

A little peak into some favorites from the new collection.

Are you looking for a bed skirt, but you don't have a lot of money to spend on one? This article details where you can find and purchase cheap bed skirts.

Top sites for low price bling bling. Get your shine on like a star and do it big!

Chances were high that if you weren't listening to music on your boombox or watching MTV, then you were playing Pacman.

Creating realistic images can be time consuming and end up with unprofessional results, so go for this simplified hopping bunny to welcome your guests at the front door.

An overview of the basic items you will need to start scrapbooking. Save yourself time and money by using this guide (with links) to select the best, most useful supplies.

Great summer items you can all find at Costco

Mallory laughed with delight as her mom pushed her higher and higher on the swing. The sun shone down on her mother like a blanket from the heavens, enveloping her frame and creating a luminous glow around her slender face. She was beautiful, Mallory thought,