X-posted melissa and doug wood toys toxic paint

[counterGOPI]

so i was told that M and D toys are painted in toxic paint. im gonna call them on monday but does anyone have anymore info on this so i know what im talking about when i call them? thanks!

[thefragile7393]

Odd...I did a search to see if I could find any articles reporting this and all I could find was numerous ads stating that they are made with non-toxic paints. Maybe whoever told you or whatever you read was wrong?

[4evermom]

Maybe there are things in paint that make it toxic when wet, but are inert when dry. So chugging a container of paint would be a problem but sucking on a painted object wouldn't.

[anthasam]

Any updates?

I'm curious to read what they said...

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[Valian]

Bumping to check for an update.

We just found some of their wood puzzles at a great price (TJMaxx) but if Ds can't chew on them then its a no-go.

[boongirl]

I am always a bit suspicious when threads like this come up and never get resolved. Did anyone contact M&D? We have a lot of their toys and while my dd is beyond the chewing stage she definitely put a lot of their toys in her mouth when she was teething. So, I looked at many, many toy stores online and they all say that M&D use non-toxic paint on their toys. I feel re-assured, but just in case, here are some ways they can be reached. Write back if you contact them and have anything to add.



Call us Toll-free at 800-284-3948, or Email us today:
CONSUMER QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
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TO REACH MELISSA OR DOUG DIRECTLY:
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[counterGOPI]

i called them last week, i got their answering machine and they never called me back. im calling them again this week sorry ive been away dealing with an eye ulcer. dont mean to make any suspicious!!

[mamatosage]

I hope it's not true!!! We have a ton of their toys and love them.

[thefragile7393]

http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=488658
It looks like this link has an answer, perhaps the person who posted this answer could be contacted for what the company said.

[counterGOPI]

its a vaccine forum link.. ididnt see anything about M and D.. did i miss it?

[thefragile7393]

Ugh, POC cut and paste! Okay, I've got the right link in there now, thanks!

[counterGOPI]

thanks so much!!
im taking my DD's m and D toys away now for sure.. i got her the shape sorter and she cews on it like crazy, its been chipping b/ of her chewing and its listed for i think 24 months and above!!

[thefragile7393]

If your babe is a hard enough chewer it is probably a good idea lol. At least they are apparently non-toxic though....but better off to wait until he's older for them.

[counterGOPI]

thanks so muc hfor that! m and d are impossible to get ahold of!!