A study posted on HealthyToys.org last week tested about 1,500 toys for toxins. About a third registered significant hazards, with lead in 20 percent. Even zealous parents got a shock: Some items from manufacturers widely considered “nontoxic,” such as Haba, Alex, Corolle, and Melissa & Doug, were found to have dangerous levels, too.
“It’s incredibly frustrating,” says Tanya Knepp, a Hoboken mom to two boys under 3, who researches their toys. “There’s only so much information you can gather. I don’t know where to go from here.” Merchants are also frustrated.
