Lead in children's toys!

Many harmful elements may be lurking in your children's plastic toys! Elements that are known to be harmful at certain levels of children playing with toys  include arsenic, lead and mercury. Young children are at a higher risk as they often place them in their mouths, sucking and chewing to explore them. Their developing brains are more sensitive to the effects of these toxins. Lead is the most common source of toxicity in children.

So let's take a look at lead, which is often added to plastic to make it more pliable. Lead is a neurotoxin which means that when absorbed , inhaled or ingested it can affect the development of a child's nervous system.

Lead poisoning can cause

* Severe fatigue

* Decreased muscle co-ordination

* Seizures

* Lower IQ

* Behavioural problems

* Poor school performance  and

* Impaired growth

Australia imports $100 million worth of toys each Christmas, 80% are from China. Not every single toy coming in to our country is tested and I believe that is putting our children at risk to lead exposure. Don't forget that lead can also be in old painted toys- so be careful of those beautiful vintage heirloom toys.

So what is the answer to the problem? Buy timber toys as they are made from non- toxic materials and use non toxic paints! Too expensive you say? Then hire them from Mr Kipp and little Jimmy Of course!

You now can also buy timber toys from Mr Kipp and little Jimmy. Check out the range at www.voilatoy.com. and you will have it delivered within 48hrs! Free delivery for orders over $50 within the Ballarat area. 
We also offer in home parties where you can view the toys have some fun and earn money off your order. Email us  hello@ecotoyhire.com.au if you are interested in hosting a party.