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    3 safe websites for toy buyers during Christmas season

    Here are 3 websites that might be useful during Christmas shopping time. But still keep checking and ask questions about any recalls.

    http://www.nmctoys.com/ (Not made in China toys)

    http://www.consumersunion.org/campaigns ... about.html
    (take action and receive coupons towards gift purchases)

    http://www.giggle.com/category.aspx?cid=565
    (still call to make sure they are non-toxic)
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    Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I have just been trying to figure out what to buy the grandkids.
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    Thanks for the websites. I'm sure most of us are equally concerned about product safety, especially toys that are "Made In China."

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    The Playmobil line of toys are popular plastic theme-based sets that are made in Germany. Their are also big 18 wheel model trucks made in Germany that are Brio or something.Some plastic sets like GEARS are made in Korea and are popular.I-SPY puzzles were made in USA.

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    This is JP's site... Made in the USA Toys!!
    Buy American Shop
    www.buydirectusa.com/shop/

    There are also other links listed on his web page... for non toxic toys!
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    Non Toxic Toys Made in the USA
    http://www.buydirectusa.com/shop/non-to ... ndex.shtml

    Maple Landmark Wood Toys & Blocks
    Click Here to Shop for Maple Landmark Wood Toys & Blocks

    Maple Landmark Wood Toys & Blocks are Made in the USA and are 100% Lead Free & Non-Toxic. For 28 years, Maple Landmark has been crafting high quality products for children always with an eye toward environmental and safety concerns.
    Click Here to Shop for Maple Landmark Wood Toys & Blocks



    Play Clay Play Dough
    Play Clay is The World's Best play Dough! It is Made In The USA and Non Toxic. Doesn't make a flaky mess, Doesn't stain clothing or carpet, Is softer and more pliable, Is non-toxic, Tastes yucky so kids won't eat it, Comes in bright colors, Develops a childs attention span,
    Develops fine motor skills and it smells great! Click Here to Shop for Play Clay Play Dough



    Roy Toy Log Building Sets
    Roy Toy uses pine logs as before, which are stained with a non-toxic dye and unlike today's wooden building sets, Roy Toys still have red, wooden gables and green, wooden roof planks. These Log Building Sets are Made In The USA and non-Toxic! Perfect for Ages 4 and Up.
    Click Here to Shop for Roy Toy Log Building Sets



    Poof Toys - Slinky's, Sports Stuff & More
    Classic Toys like the original Slinky, still made in the USA in Plymouth Michigan, soft toys, such as footballs, soccer balls and airplanes. Each make a great gift and are fun year round. Buy Several of the smaller toys for stocking stuffers or year round gifts. Children of all ages love these timeless classics. Click Here to Shop for Poof Toys



    Non Toxic Toys Made in the USA


    Also, additional links:

    I personally would STILL call the companies below... to make absolutely sure BEFORE purchasing ...that all items listed are made in the USA.
    http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmen ... rican/5291

    Nice.

    So, time to restock the toy box with safer stuff. Here's a way that helps American manufacturers and local specialty retailers at the very same time.

    Buy USA-made toys.

    Yup, they're still out there...purveyors of quality toys that often harken back to a simpler, less branded childhood. Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Teddy bears from Vermont. Wooden easles from Minnesota. Be prepared to pay more for these toys. (Maybe there's a reason those other toys are so cheap.) And you'll have to seek them out online and at specialty toy stores in your local community. But on the other hand, your kid will be able to put them in their mouth over time without suffering an irreversible IQ drop.

    Even choosing US-made toys, there's no panacea. Parents will still have to monitor their kids' toys and any toy can be a danger. But at least with these toys, the chance that they've been dipped in poison paint by a faceless manufacturing subcontractor thousands of miles away is nil.

    US Made Toys
    Zome Construction Toys For Kids
    Uncle Goose Classic Toys
    Channel Craft Authentic American Toys, Games and Puzzles
    Louisville Slugger
    Maple Landmark Woodcraft
    Kazoo: Toys That Play With Imagination!
    Beka Easles, Puppet Theaters
    Vermont Teddy Bear
    Roy Toy Real Wood Building Sets
    Ameritrains (formerly Marx Trains)
    Know of another USA-made toy manufacturer? Email me at deborah@thedailygreen.com.

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    posted by bernadette4 11.15.2007
    1:59PMUSA Made???
    Deborah obviously did not do her research very well. Yes I am all for buying products that are USA made but when you go to some of the links she provides not all of the products are USA made. here is an example...Melissa and Doug products have the majority of their products MADE IN CHINA. On the sites it of course will not tell you where they are made until you go to the store like Toys R Us where I went. I walked up and down the isles looking at EVERYTHING and it was pretty much all MADE IN CHINA. So be careful ordering offline from the sites that Deborah Barrow gives because the products may still be from China even if the company is here from the USA.
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    THANKS FOR THE POST JAK. It looks like a good variety of sites to choose from.
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    Your Welcome!

    Here is another one, not all are made in the USA...so will attach the email from the company...lising what is made in the USA.


    Wittmann Textiles ... 11570 SE Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455

    772-546-4656 Fax: 772-546-5817 800-890-7232

    WEB SITE: WWW.WITTMANNTEXILES.COM OR WWW.NIGHTSHIRTS.COM



    Thursday, November 15, 2007



    Good Afternoon (JAK):



    Thank you for your email - we love having as many products as possible quality made in the USA. Our original Tee-PJ Nightshirts, Ladies Flannel products, sleep caps, all cotton men's t-shirts, Tay shirt, men's socks, Ladies underwear and pantyhose, cotton throws, and Aussie Breezer Hat are all USA! The rest of our products are the best in quality we can find. Many of the other products were made in the USA and then many of the factories shut down and we had to have quality Turkish imports. That does not mean that we will stop looking - we will continue to look for high quality affordable products made here in the USA!



    Have a great week!



    Now in stock and ready to ship:

    路 Men's Flannel Plaid PJ Pant - set of 2 for $29.90 or set of 4 for $48.00 - enjoy this 100% Cotton yarn dyed flannel recommended for men 5'8" to 6'2" - link: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/menpoctees.html - pocket t-shirts to go with the pants are located on the same web page for your convenience.

    路 Men's Woven Broadcloth PJ Pants - set of 3 from IZOD for $39.50 (super savings - suggested retail of $28.00 for each of the 3) - enjoy this wash and wear fabric (60% cotton/40% polyester) in a lightweight, super soft men's sleep pant for the ultimate in summertime sleeping comfort. This pant features a button fly front and measurements on X-Large of inseam of 30 inches and waist to bottom length of 43 inches.

    路 Men's Terry Beach Jackets in sizes Medium to XX-Large - $30.00 each or 2 for $54.90 - link: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/tebeja.html

    路 Terry Velour Hooded Robes in sizes Small to XX-Large in White, Black, Navy, and Burgundy - $64.95 for a perfect fit. Link: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/100cotterrob.html



    Some new products that we have just arrived that I thought you might be interested in:

    路 Comfort Sleeping Caps - 100% ring spun, Cotton Rib Knit - now in five colors: White, Black, Powder Blue, Navy Blue, and Natural (unbleached, undyed, natural fabric). Made in the USA by Union Labor. $5.95 each (shipping $2.95 for a total of $8.90), 3 for $13.85 (shipping of $3.95 for a total of $17.80), or a Wittmann Sampler that has one of each color or 5 for $20.75 (shipping $4.95 for a total of $25.70) - catalog on back cover:

    http://www.teepj.com/sleepcapandh.html

    路 Terry Velour Hooded Robes - 100% Premium Turkish Cotton - our longest robe at 56 inches from shoulder to bottom hem - available in White, Navy, Black, and Burgundy - $64.95 or 2 for $119.90 - catalog page 5:

    http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/100cotterrob.html

    路 Premium Turkish Terry 100% Cotton Bath Robes in a luxurious 14 oz Terry Cloth - 5 sizes to get a perfect fit - now available in White or Caribbean Blue - in Shawl Collar or Hooded Styles - see this link for more information:

    http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/100cotterrob.html

    路 Canadian 96% Premium Merino Wool Socks - colors: Ivory, Air force Blue, Black, and Heather Grey. $9.95 each pair, 3 pair for $24.85 save $5, or 4 for $32.80 save $7.

    http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/10mewoso.html

    路 Terry Hooded Cover-ups for kids - catalog page 5:

    http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/100cotterrob.html

    路 Waffle Robes and Slippers: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/rob100cotvel1.html< /SPAN>

    路 Terry Spa/Bath Towel Wraps for Men and Ladies in many colors: http://www.wittmanntextiles.com/tertowandbat.html



    Again, thank you for choosing Wittmann Textiles.



    Kindest regards,



    Kathy Wittmann

    Wittmann Textiles

    www.wittmanntextiles.com

    www.nightshirts.com

    THIS COMPANY HAS ALWAYS GIVEN "GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!"
    Seems quality customer service has gone astray.... especially with BIG Corporations...and some of the people they hire!!!
    It's nice to "feel" America again in customer service!!
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