Melissa and Doug Toys

As you know, I carry Melissa and Doug toys at Ditto Kiddo. With the multitude of recent recalls I feel it's important to state that Melissa and Doug toys are safe from lead paint and other toxins. The company has employees of their own at all their factories in China and testing is done constantly to make sure their products meet all US safety standards. Their toys are also retested after entering the United States. NONE of their toys have been involved in a recall.

I had the pleasure of speaking with a company spokesperson yesterday and have every confidence that their toys are safe, and will not hesitate to continue allowing my five children to play with them.

Below are a few links regarding the safety standards of Melissa and Doug Toys (basically, they say what I want to but better than I can, and have done the legwork and research for the rest of us):

• Melissa and Doug toys are safe from all toxins and lead based paints
• Tots, toys, and toxic paints don't mix
• Not made in China
• The great toy recall of 2007
• Toy origins

I also carry Sassy toys, which have not been involved in any recalls and have received high praise in safety testing. I'll continue to carry and confidently promote these toys along with the Melissa and Doug toys.