Could the Coronavirus impact toys?

The outbreak of the Coronavirus is still gaining momentum and this causes concern among people all over the world. And impacts industries, as well. Naturally toys are among them. There are plenty of reasons to be worries about toys and … Continued

Authorities issue a warning for toys with small disc batteries

As kids get to enjoy a lot of presents during this time of the year, their parents should also be extra vigilant. Especially about toys with batteries. The New Jersey Poison Control Center says it knows about 30 children going … Continued

Experts give toy safety tips for the holidays

The holidays are usually very toy-heavy for the kids. It’s also quite the rush of tasks for parents, so some additional safety tips will help. Especially when or if you’re still buying gifts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety … Continued

Consumer group wants Amazon and eBay to put more effort into stopping unsafe toys

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Consumer group “Which?” is calling out both Amazon and eBay. The group wants the two online giants to put more effort into stopping unsafe toys. Shopping online is very convenient and it can be cheaper. But it also poses some … Continued

How to buy safe toys easier

Toy safety is always important and has been a relatively hot topic lately. Finding safe toys isn’t all that difficult, especially when you know some tips. The folks at Rosenbaum & Associates along with NBC Philadelphia have made a list … Continued

Disney recalls the plush Forky toy due to choking hazard

Disney is recalling one of its new Toy Story 4 toys due to a choking hazard. The toy in question is the plush Forky 11 over its plastic googly eyes. The recall comes from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. … Continued

Toymaster joins BTHA’s toy safety campaign for online platforms

UK toy group Toymaster is joining BTHA’s safety campaign ‘Don’t Toy with Children’s Safety’. It aims to promote better safety on toys sold online. Recently BTHA found out that 58% of toys sold online don’t comply with UK’s toy safety … Continued

BTHA calls for greater caution when buying toys online as many are unsafe

The British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) called for greater attention when buying toys online. Their report shows that many online toys are unsafe. The BTHA conducted a survey in which it found that 58% of the toys it bought … Continued