They’re oh so cute, but oh so toxic. 75% of children’s Disney, Spider-Man and Dora the Explorer back-to-school products had high levels of phthalates. Phthalates give plastics that “rubber ducky” feel.
Other children’s toys to avoid are:
- Faux-leather goods (which contain lead)
- Cheap jewelry (which can contain lead, arsenic and cadmium)
- Some art supplies (which may contain carcinogens and volatile organic compounds)
