Natural toy question ...

[MommyErin]

Help!

DS fell in love with another kid's train table and wants one from Santa. All the ones I can find are made of MDF and made in China. Any ideas who might have one that isn't made in China and might be, Goddess forbid, made of wood and not MDF? I did find a lead free one but I'm still trying to find out where it's made and if it's actually wood. <SIGH>

There are so many things to worry about now that toy shopping is more stressful than EVER!

TIA

[nascarbebe]

you're looking in all the wrong places if all you're finding is MDF and MIC. There are tons of wood train sets available online. We got ours from Ikea when we traveled this past summer. I would suggest you get a basic set that is either made by Brio or compatible. Brio are designed in Sweeden and used to be made there but I think they're MIC now. However it's an extremely reputable company with high safety standards so I would feel comfortable buying Brio. With each birthday, Easter, or whatever you celebrate you can give your little one an addition to the set like a tunnel, bridge, signals, buildings, etc. That's what we're planning on doing. You might try looking on eBay and you might get a good deal on a used set.

here's one train store but just google Brio and see what else you find. Or Heros is a German-made company that also has a good set but it may be harder to find pieces to add on later.
http://www.trains4tots.com/index.html

[2GR8KIDS]

If it is a train table you are looking for, check out Nilo- www.nilotoys.com.

The Nilo tables I have seen are made of wood. I don't know where they are manufactured or any of the specifics, but I'm sure the company would respond to your questions.