Comments on: Handcrafting nontoxic wooden toys http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/ A blog and social network about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:29:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1392 Susie Collins Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:00:53 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1392 Diane, Thank you for your comment, but I am wondering if it is spam. Are you truly interested in making sure that there are no toxic chemicals in children's toys? Our discussion here on The Canary Report is about the importance of producing nontoxic consumer goods, and the importance of testing and regulating toxic chemicals in the marketplace. In this particular discussion about children's toys, the foremost danger is not the possibility of putting people out of business, the foremost danger is the possibility of exposing children and the public to toxic chemicals, in this case lead and phthalates. The solution is to find the win-win, where the chemical testing and regulations are in place, the public is protected, and business and chemical manufacturers are held accountable for the safety of their products. If an amendment is made to protect handcrafters from the cost of testing for lead and phthalates, then the regulation should not be removed, it should, as Ruth suggested, be aimed at another step in the production of the goods. And if the cost needs to be passed on to the consumer, I for one would be more than happy to pay more for goods to ensure my health and safety. Diane, Thank you for your comment, but I am wondering if it is spam. Are you truly interested in making sure that there are no toxic chemicals in children’s toys? Our discussion here on The Canary Report is about the importance of producing nontoxic consumer goods, and the importance of testing and regulating toxic chemicals in the marketplace. In this particular discussion about children’s toys, the foremost danger is not the possibility of putting people out of business, the foremost danger is the possibility of exposing children and the public to toxic chemicals, in this case lead and phthalates. The solution is to find the win-win, where the chemical testing and regulations are in place, the public is protected, and business and chemical manufacturers are held accountable for the safety of their products. If an amendment is made to protect handcrafters from the cost of testing for lead and phthalates, then the regulation should not be removed, it should, as Ruth suggested, be aimed at another step in the production of the goods. And if the cost needs to be passed on to the consumer, I for one would be more than happy to pay more for goods to ensure my health and safety.

]]> By: Diane http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1396 Diane Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:57:40 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1396 We absolutely love to buy wooden toys for our 2 year old toddler. I sure hope this CPSIA doesn't put all these toy makers out of business. We absolutely love to buy wooden toys for our 2 year old toddler. I sure hope this CPSIA doesn’t put all these toy makers out of business.

]]> By: Jasmine http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1397 Jasmine Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:20:31 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1397 Sweet, thanks for the article. Sweet, thanks for the article.

]]> By: Susie Collins http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1398 Susie Collins Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:33:34 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1398 Leslie, I wondered that, too-- what paint is that? It's so bright and beautiful. Maybe we can find out more about her work somewhere... Also, I was wondering if there was smoke from the burning that might bother someone with mcs--?? It's such a cool idea to use that for the lines. Ruth, it looks like there is such an uprising that there will probably be some sort of amendment to the law to keep kids safe without hurting handcrafters and cottage industry. But the anger this generated gives you some idea of what's coming as the laws tighten up on toxic chemicals in the marketplace. This was just the smallest business sector imaginable-- just think what will happen when the big guys don't like what's happening and it starts to cost them. You are right, we ain't seen nothin' yet. Jasmine, Yay! Building blocks, arts and crafts, pretend! Here's a great article on open-ended toys http://www.parentmap.com/content/view/876 Leslie, I wondered that, too– what paint is that? It’s so bright and beautiful. Maybe we can find out more about her work somewhere… Also, I was wondering if there was smoke from the burning that might bother someone with mcs–?? It’s such a cool idea to use that for the lines.

Ruth, it looks like there is such an uprising that there will probably be some sort of amendment to the law to keep kids safe without hurting handcrafters and cottage industry. But the anger this generated gives you some idea of what’s coming as the laws tighten up on toxic chemicals in the marketplace. This was just the smallest business sector imaginable– just think what will happen when the big guys don’t like what’s happening and it starts to cost them. You are right, we ain’t seen nothin’ yet.

Jasmine, Yay! Building blocks, arts and crafts, pretend! Here’s a great article on open-ended toys http://www.parentmap.com/content/view/876

]]> By: Jasmine http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1393 Jasmine Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:01:52 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1393 I love the idea of open-ended toys. Too many toys today limit a child's imagination and creativity. I love the idea of open-ended toys. Too many toys today limit a child’s imagination and creativity.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1395 Ruth Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:44:16 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1395 I don't know what the answer is, but I sure hate to see home-based artists go under because of this ruling....the testing should be provided by others, not the artisans....and the cost passed on to the buyers. Whole lotta changes coming!!! I don’t know what the answer is, but I sure hate to see home-based artists go
under because of this ruling….the testing should be provided by others, not the
artisans….and the cost passed on to the buyers. Whole lotta changes coming!!!

]]> By: Leslie http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2009/02/05/handcrafting-nontoxic-wooden-toys/comment-page-1/#comment-1394 Leslie Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:12:11 +0000 http://www.thecanaryreport.org/?p=1502#comment-1394 That is so neat - makes me want to get a wood burning tool! I wonder what type of non toxic paint she uses? That is so neat – makes me want to get a wood burning tool! I wonder what type of non toxic paint she uses?

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