Over 90% of all the toys bought by Americas today are made in China. Human rights and labor laws that exist in the USA are not observed in China. Children are worked long hours and safety is not a concern. These conditions do not exist in American and would never be tolerated. So, why are we supporting these inhuman conditions by buying their products?
Now, we find out that besides being produced in sweatshops where children are forced to work long hours under conditions that would be illegal in this country the goods are not even safe to use. A large number of recalls have made us aware of toys covered with lead paint and other toxic chemicals. These toys have been produced and shipped to the USA for more than two decades. It is only logical to believe that these toys have always been substandard and unsafe and only now being realized.
What can we do to protect our children? Stop buying toys made in China. Stop buying toys from US companies that insist on using Chinese manufactures. If we stop buying these toys they will stop having them made in China.
Some US companies are already reassessing decisions to have toys made in China. Among theses companies are Toys "R" Us, MGA Entertainment Inc. and Wal-Mart to name a few. Just because the companies are based in the USA does not mean the toys are made in American. If this is important to you read the label look for made in American.
There are options for parents who want safe toys for their children. One great source for American made toys is the internet. Read the fine print, protect your children. Let's send these toys back to China. Buy American.
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