The following resources provide some helpful advice regarding toy safety for families.
United States Environmental Protection Agency. (2024, January 30). Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead. United States Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-sources-lead
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d). Protect Your Children From Toys that Contain Lead. Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. https://dhhs.ne.gov/LeadDocs/Lead-in-Toys.pdf This brochure is distributed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Nebraska includes some actionable steps to protect children from lead exposure.
Pay attention to toy recalls.
When in doubt, throw it out.
Avoid purchasing toys for discount/dollar stores and coin operated machines as these items often contain traces of lead.
Buy American made toys.