We got a lot of response to this story this week, so we thought we'd keep it up over weekend ...There are American-made choices choices for buying toys, but you're not likely to find them in the aisles of your local Target or Walmart. Grab a toy off the shelf, take a quick glance at the back of the box and you're likely to see the words, "Made in China." To find the largest selection of toys Made in the U.S.A, the Web is probably your best bet. We searched for you & here's what we came up with .......
A recent AOL News Poll reveals nearly 80% of consumers are concerned over toy safety. Not good news for toy retailers as we head into the biggest toy buying season of the year. The latest major recall of 4.2 million units of China-made toy, Aqua Dots, has prompted some consumers to begin seeking out American-made toys. But buying toys "Made in the U.S.A." can be easier said than done – 80% of toys sold in the U.S. are manufactured in China.
FOXNews.com - Your World With Neil Cavuto - posted a helpful story with a list of several toys made in the USA, including popular games like: Life, Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit and Yahtzee. And the good news is, you can buy these toys online or in just about any toy store.
Searching for American-made toys online:
Good starting points for finding American-made toys are Howtobuyamerican.com and StillMadeinUSA.com. They list dozens web sites where you can buy American-made toys, including:
ZebulonUSA.com is one of many
sites selling toys made in the U.S.A.
GreenLeafDollhouses.com sell toys made in the U.S.A.
Other popular toys/toy lines made in the U.S.A include:
Slinky
Retailers know consumers are hunting for American-made toys, and according to this Detroit News story – Made in America tops Holiday Toy Lists – some are asking American toy makers to increase the size of the "Made in America Flags" on packaging.
Some toy makers are making "Made in the U.S.A."
flags more prominent on toy packaging.
(Photo by Robin Buckson/The Detroit News)
Be "alerted" to recalls:
It's important to point out not all toys made in China are dangerous and not all contain lead paint or other hazardous chemicals. Just use caution when making your holiday gift purchases and be sure to stay abreast of the latest recalls with toy recall email alerts,
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This is some great info. I've been researching made in the USA also. I have found that some products that claim to be made in the USA or not always 100% made in the US. I have a blog that you can check out as I do reviews on each company I research if your interested. byamericaforamerica.com
Good job on this blog, I have found alot of great info.
Hi,
I would love to have my website listed on your site. My wife and I have been handcrafting name puzzle and puzzle stools for 26 years. Our website is www.younameittoys.com. Everything we make is safe, fun and educational. Please let me know of your interest by emailing me back. Thank you.
Randy Reiersen
I have just come out with a childs fun and very educational activity for them to play in the tub with. Prouldy made in the USA. My web site is" www.tubtrax.com" . I would love for you to check it out and put me on your website
Thanks,
Judith Brunson
Tub-Trax LLC
704-633-0934
Thanks for this list. I think it is very important for Americans to buy "Made in USA" products. http://america.nmade.info/ is a website that recommends Amerian Made products.
I own a leather company and have been making quality leather goods in the USA since 1969. Now over 80% of leather consumer goods are made in developing countries. Even "American" companies like Coach are doing most of their manufacturing overseas. Please take a look at my site, especially the "About US" section. We are one of the few true manufactures left-if you search American Made Leather- many of the businesses you'll find are our customers. I have 10 Employees. We make all sorts of leather accessories: Leather Handbags, Leather wallets, Leather checkbooks, Leather Hats, Leather pouches, Leather fanny packs and much more. We also make uniform supplies for military and police.
www.nstarleather.com
Great article! Great information!
Please also check out http://americanmadetoys.googlepages.com/americanmadetoys
for a long list of links to companies that sell American made toys.
Also American Made Toys at www.yackleball.com
I run a site called Yes! You Can Buy American with a database of 400 companies making products in the USA, including dozens of toy companies. Visit www.yesyoucanbuyamerican.com to learn more.
Another site with good info on recalls and a list of safe American made Toys. http://americantoys.org
You can also find a lot of good USA Made Toys at www.downtoearthtoys.com
I like usatoyguide.com. It has a printable list of toys made in USA.
try this american made company
www.lauritoys.com
You can check the website www.madebyyankees.net It has 400+ toys plus all kinds of other things made in usa. This website is a reference database, but it also tells you where you can buy the product.
toysmadeathome.com also lists toys made in the US