Healthy Halloween Blog Posts

It was a lovely evening last night. The neighbors were out enjoying the autumn cool. The kids were running around in the twilight, when, my son suddenly ran up to me and smiled.

Bright pink, plastic vampire teeth gleamed at me from his grin.

My first thought:

Oh how cute? – Nope.

He’s getting big now? Nope.

I bet those things are made in China - I wonder if they are full of phthalates ? - Yes!!!

I actually have no idea if these teeth are dangerous. But, ever since the first major round of toys recalls were announced I’ve been waiting for more shoes to drop. And they have. If you subscribe to the The Consumer Product Safety Commission email alert, you know what I’m talking about- I get a new recall at least once a week. It’s scary, I never knew so many children’s products were recalled! Read more...