tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post3447947858592057053..comments2023-05-14T07:57:28.993-04:00Comments on Parenting tales: American Made ProductsCareyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08087013090246008409noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-60522539895739392252007-09-06T16:53:00.000-04:002007-09-06T16:53:00.000-04:00Reassurance from Holgate Toy (http://www.holgateto...Reassurance from Holgate Toy (http://www.holgatetoy.com):<BR/><BR/>Thank you for contacting Holgate. All Holgate toys are non-toxic and safe. Holgate toys meet or exceed the Federal government requirements for toy safety as well as the more stringent voluntary safety standards for toys, ASTM F963, published by the U.S. Department of Commerce. We have used the same local paint supplier for the past 20 years - they are a family owned business that has been in business for over 70 years. Holgate attempts to use as many local suppliers for our parts including wood, paint, toy boxes, pull cord, ... We are all American!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-51364136561964695372007-09-03T15:46:00.000-04:002007-09-03T15:46:00.000-04:00Thanks anonymous and Macguyver Mommy for the tips!...Thanks anonymous and Macguyver Mommy for the tips!<BR/><BR/>Jill - Not necessarily. Wood toys may seem like a safer option, however, thomas wooden trains were recalled a few months ago due to lead paint. <BR/><BR/>Another thing to keep in mind is even though a toy is made in the US, doesn't make it completely safe. The best you can do is be a smart shopper and be informed.Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087013090246008409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-10240234734419514742007-09-02T23:47:00.000-04:002007-09-02T23:47:00.000-04:00I'm glad my preschool mainly buys wood. But does ...I'm glad my preschool mainly buys wood. But does that make any difference?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439582294571462742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-12563747588752285922007-09-01T20:31:00.000-04:002007-09-01T20:31:00.000-04:00Please check out my blog for my Made in the USA li...Please check out my blog for my Made in the USA list! :-) I hope it helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-88517511652989174982007-08-31T20:48:00.000-04:002007-08-31T20:48:00.000-04:00When you go to Fat Brain Toys make sure to click o...When you go to Fat Brain Toys make sure to click on the 'Toys Made in the USA' link on the left hand side of the homepage. These are the _only_ toys offered on that site that are made in the USA.<BR/><BR/>Another site for American made toys is: http://www.usmadetoys.com but make sure you read the 'Product Safety' link and are comfortable with their statement before you buy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-20749850197690260322007-08-31T20:15:00.000-04:002007-08-31T20:15:00.000-04:00Thanks for the tip!Thanks for the tip!Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087013090246008409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948658027149925978.post-6320344447777230132007-08-31T12:17:00.000-04:002007-08-31T12:17:00.000-04:00I do know the radio flyer plastic wagons are made ...I do know the radio flyer plastic wagons are made in the us but the metal ones are made in china.Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00531803587113009396noreply@blogger.com