list of toys NOT made in China

[renate]

I'm going to try hard not to buy crap from China this year; I'd feel just terrible if a present I give somebody ends up poisoning them. Of course, all kinds of stuff comes from China, but this website with a list of toys that don't is a good start; the links under each toy are all to Amazon, but the author of the blog doesn't seem to be anybody related to Amazon (her other blog reviews coffeehouses in Sacramento). There's also a list of recalls, in the sidebar.

It's also kind of a neat place to get ideas for kids' presents, either for the holidays or for birthdays or just because.

http://www.chinafreechristmas.info/

[Critters2]

1. Link? nt

[renate]

2. one of those little details that make all the difference

Just added it. :blush:

Thanks for asking!

[Critters2]

3. I do that kind of thing all the time.

Thanks for adding it!

[A Brand New World]

4. Thanks for posting this site! As a new Grandma, I was stressing

over what to get my 10 month old granddaughter for Christmas that wasn't going to poison her. I found the most perfect toy there. Again, thanks!!

[kelligesq]

5. kick it n/t

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[renate]

6. shamelessly kicking my own thread for people who weren't here last night

Anything that makes holiday shopping easier and less full of toxins is good to know about.

[Fierce]

7. Add Uncle Goose toys, too.

http://www.unclegoose.com/

Great stuff. Froebels!

[Hekate]

8. Many, many thanks from this grandma. Just sent the link to my daughter, who runs a daycare center

The whole thing's been a nightmare for consumers. May it rebound seven-fold on the Bushites, is all I can say.

Hekate

[Hekate]

9. I just made the 4th Rec. How come this isn't on The Greatest yet, where everyone can see it?

Just asking.

[calimary]

11. Just responding. With rec #5!

I may cross-reference this with the thread from K8-EEE about good progressive Christmas gift ideas. That one took a long time to make it to Greatest, also. Go figure. :shrug:

Here it is:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2319332

Great info here and there. Everybody should have these readily available for the holidays.

[Beerboy]

14. Good question. Done and done. n/t.

[kysrsoze]

10. Kick. Color me China-phobic, for good reason. Even Mr. Potatohead is made in China

It's difficult finding options, so I'm glad to see this.

[Perseid]

12. Miller Beer

the choice of every wee one who has trouble standing up!

(sorry)

[Beerboy]

13. Bookmarked, and thank you for the link!

I'm hoping the stuff made in Myanmar just has a light coating of asbestos and rape-drug-lite!:9

[jberryhill]

15. LOG!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8426777141002795876

It's big! It's heavy! It's WOOD!

[Gregorian]

16. Haha. That reminds me of THIS-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdqAbnGs-fw

[tridim]

18. Damn, that hit the spot

:rofl:

[Johonny]

17. Hmm

My girlfriend is Chinese so I have to say I like crap from China

[HughMoran]

19. Nice, thanks for posting this

We're addicted to ME oil & cheap Chinese imports that were made with little concern for quality or the health of the customer.

[Touchdown]

20. How about Lincoln Logs?

I couldn't find anything about them.:shrug:

[piesRsquare]

21. Another "place"...

ME! :)

I make cloth dolls/rag dolls.

For babies/toddlers, I also make fabric books, fleece pillow-and-blanket sets, and soft toys (grab ball, fabric "blocks", etc).

I also make tote bags and cloth grocery bags, cat "houses", and French-maid vacuum cleaner covers...

I am happy to do custom colors!

Don't have a website, but shoot me a PM if you're interested. I can email photos of example work.

Pass it on...really need the business!