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Toys responsible and environmentally friendly

The environment should be a criterion when choosing a toy. Christmas and birthdays are the time of year when the highest number of toys sold. For some years the various associations and environmental organizations are advising that this purchase is responsible. And responsibility means searching for a toy that fits the child's age and develop the many facets of his personality, while entertained, to promote solidarity and civic behavior and discard those other sexist or war, and that is not toxic to human health and the environment. Organic toys are in this sense a good choice for gifts this holiday season. However, most of the toys out in the market are not exactly environmentally friendly. To start, usually are made with some type of plastic that takes hundreds of years to disintegrate. Within this group of plastics, one of the most used is PVC, which can be very clean if you do not receive proper treatment for disposal. PVC additives usually leads to obtain different properties, one of them, phthalates, used to make soft or elastic products, are faced for years to manufacturers and environmentalists over its potential toxic effects. The European Commission finally prohibited the use of certain phthalates (DINP, DEHP, DBP, DIDP, and BBP DNOP) in PVC toys and childcare articles for children under three years can lead to mouth.

For its part, a toy should be composed of organic natural materials and biodegradable. A toy should be composed of organic natural materials and biodegradable. such as wood, cork, paper and cardboard recycled and bleached without chlorine, organic growing tissues and contain no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. The paintings must be the result of vegetable dyes, free of heavy metals and chemical solvents. There are toys that are made by hand in various parts of the world made from local natural materials like corn husks, wood, bamboo, etc. They are also available on the market a wide range of games and toys that encourage attitudes of respect for the environment, such as kits to make paper recycling plant seedlings to reforest forest, solar energy experiments as well as a range of toys made from recycling of discarded materials or waste, as well as books that teach children to create their own games.

As for toys with batteries, while making a charge, containing heavy metals harmful to health, such as mercury, cadmium and lead, and in most cases do not provide special value. If you still buy a toy with batteries when they run out should be deposited in special containers to prevent them from polluting the environment and facilitate recycling, especially button-cell batteries, which are those that contain more mercury. An intermediate option would be to buy rechargeable batteries with a charger that uses solar panels. For its part, the waste generated by packaging are a serious problem for the environment. Therefore, when going to the store, we buy toys with returnable containers, carrying our own bags instead of using plastic bags from shops, and save the wrapping paper for other until they finally become unusable and recycle. In this way, children can internalize environmental guidelines when they play, naturally, play with the light of day, take the bike and ride a skateboard instead of using diesel or electric toys are some examples. Ultimately, the efforts of parents and educators is critical because it will be the role model for children.

        

Energy saving toys and baby gifts

Toys, like other products, we also must assume the responsible consumption 3R. One must know how to reduce consumption of toys that are not going to use, and also may make it difficult to learn to value small cosas.También, teach the children can play without toys and they can create themselves their own toys from household materials and environmental problems that can spark your imagination. For their part, small can also learn that the toys are made from materials that are not unlimited, so you must keep as long as possible until no longer used, and if so opt for reuse, giving us who can play with them, or recycle, if they have been damaged. Another option, which includes responsible and caring behavior, is the delivery of toys, whether new or used in good condition, individuals and organizations dedicated to collecting gifts for those with fewer resources.   

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The game is a staple in the lives of children because it is their way to understand and assimilate their environment and to develop and assert their identity. It is therefore crucial that the toys that are purchased (at Christmas and festive outside these dates) are chosen correctly, or what is the same, taking into account the general characteristics of the toy and the child's age and character that is intended. Becomes essential also to be safe and not cause injury to users. The safety of toys est? Regulated by a rule establishing its physical, mechanical and chemical as? As information and marking to be incorporated. However, as noted by the legislation, "the standard requirements for security does not relieve parents of their responsibility to monitor the child during the game." It also warns that many accidents occur when toys are manipulated by children who is not for use or when given a different use than expected. And remember that some are dangerous "per se" as a scooter or a sewing kit.

We analyzed 20 toys for children over 3 years (below this age, security requirements are different) and they cost from 1495-5975. Each one has studied the information provided (if you meet the European standard on the CE mark if he uses data on the manufacturer or importer, electrical issues, instructions for use and potential risks, guarantee, spare parts and technical services, labeling and they comply with safety rules on marking), its electrical and mechanical safety and its suitability for the role: quality of design and craftsmanship, energy consumption, in the case of battery operated toys, and the noise they generate. Finally, experts in psychology of the game and toy libraries have been applied to each toy a method that crushes its performance play and record values (solidarity, communication, participation, respect for the environment ...) and counter (sexism, racism, incitement to violence or consumerism ...) that renders the toy, its benefits (container, attractive to children ...) and its negative aspects or improved, in addition to age properly assessed for each toy. They are also rated the 20 samples according to the type of game (imitation, financial, construction and rules), and has valued the educational contribution of each toy at the motor, cognitive, social and emotional development. The final score reflects the compromise between the benefits and negative aspects of each toy from the standpoint of educational and fun.

The weakest aspect of these toys is the information they provide.

Only one of ten electric Pokémon Squirtle, provides a guarantee according to all the standard. And among those who are not battery-only Barbie "She" does. Here the irregularities: many report only in English on the accessories, controls and indications of various kinds. In other needed information such as directions for use, indications of battery voltage and precautions associated with the use of batteries. Have also been detected (in two samples) inconsistencies in the recommended age for users. In fact, only five (distinguished by the Touch, The Little Farm, Connector-Set Relations and the voice, the light bulb Fun and Sesame Street) follows satisfactorily the recommended age for the user. It is common for this indication (over 3 years) is made according to criteria of safety and to ignore the reasons pegagógicas and interest in children may raise the toy. They typically remain open age range without limit as to age limit or narrow the wrong way. What is appropriate for the age range is closed (for example, "3-5 years"), so that the adult knows to qu? Expect when you choose and buy the toy for a child of seven years a plush Pokémon (which should say "3 to 5 years", and not just "more than three years), very simple for her age as over 5 years, so that symbolic play is stimulating and attractive to the child shall be more complex than that promotes this toy.

Continue: some toys, like Barbie "Actress", are best suited to users in more than five years because 3? 4 years, children play more to the imitation of actions of its nearby world, which is far removed from the issue of film-fashion proposed by this doll. In terms of safety, nonconformities relating to the marking of electrical safety issues, most of them described above. Only one case was discovered? Faulty construction or mechanical strength. This is the motorized board game Dino Hunt, whose base is not super cardboard? Impact test, leaving accessible hazardous moving parts. As regards the mechanical safety testing (physical, flammability and migration of certain components) all the toys were in line with policy.

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Among the electrical toys has received only one negative rating as far as it affects ability to function. It was Dino Hunt and for the same reason cited above the fragility of its cardboard base. With regard to energy consumption, which affect? In the life of the batteries and the rate of replacement of these were normal except for light bulb connector Fun and Games and relations marked battery consumption is high. The ambulance City Force, Phone Pokémon Squirtle functional and are the loudest (110 decibels), but the noise is eligible? As acceptable. The overall assessment in this section of ability to function was good, except Teletubbies Lite-ups, which note was only "fair" by the simplicity of its design. Among the non-electric, only in Pokémon plush anot? A reproach textile strips his head come off easily. An examination of the experts in toys. In the test of psychoeducational and recreational benefits of toys, the results were poor: 30% suspended. The highest rated were The Little Farm (9.5 points), My Little Pony and The Mad Factory (8.5 points) and light bulb fun, play and relationships, and distinguish with the Touch, the four with 8 points. At the other extreme, those who were suspended Alien Blaster (alien destroyer invites aggressive behavior), Action Man (doll that suffers from the same defect), Lite-Ups Teletubbies (more decorative and entertaining), Fun Time Telephone (poor and intended only for girls), Pokémon Squirtle (more decorative and entertaining) and the plush Pokémon (you can play aggressive feelings, by association with images of the TV series).

The first five were awarded a score of 0 points, while the plush Pokémon deserved? 4 points. Toys can be classified into different types. As? some are imitation (ambulance City Force, Destroyer Alien Blaster, Action Man, Barbie, Mealtime / Kooshie Babies, Plush Pokemon, and My Little Pony), as they allow children to acquire temporary roles played by which events experienced or observed, expressing feelings, sentiments and views. In these games promote cognitive level of verbal expression and the acquisition of vocabulary related to the theme that the toy offers. A motor level, though with exceptions, improve motor skills and coordination. But not all are equally desirable. Action Man Alien Blaster and seem to invite aggressive and can spread as a counter-destructiveness or warmongering. Some experts, however, say that having a gun gives children a positive sense of power and assertion of self. In Pokémon, remember a TV series character can take the child to play action or feelings of violent and aggressive. In the Barbie, its unidirectionality girls are anot? As negative aspects. Another large group consists of those sets of rules and association of ideas. With them, children gain knowledge in a fun way. Teletubbies Images With Opposite learn the concept of "opposite." In Touch distinguish the images identified by touch, and images associated with concepts. At Little Farm, related sounds and images and learn to distinguish those.

Fun In The light bulb is favored repetition and the introduction of simple rules. Moreover, Tente Imagine, Mad Factory and Sesame Street are building sets and develop at the motor coordination, dexterity and precision. Taught to distinguish shapes and colors, organizing space, imagination through the construction and encourage verbal expression and vocabulary acquisition from the realization of a specific composition, which can function as symbolic play. Mr. Potato Head Fun Time Telephone and Tele tubbies Lite-Ups are games of exercise, but also be symbolic or manipulation. A motor level, encourage pressure, hand-eye coordination and dexterity. They can also encourage verbal expression or differentiation of shapes, colors and sounds. All these toys can help children to externalize feelings and sensations that they have acquired through their experiences, important for emotional development. Another crucial aspect is the social toy: some propose an individual game (Action Man, Pokemon Plush, Fun Time Telephone), while others can be played either individually or in company. Dino Hunt is collective and promotes competitiveness, and to win the faster and more accurate. In others (Teletubbies Images Opposite, distinguished by the Touch, Little Farm, or Game and Relations with the Voice) is an important role of adult in the sharing and managing the game, and thus contribute to improving intergenerational relationships.

None of these 20 toys neatly conveys positive social values, while some (Alien Blaster, Action Man and Pokemon) can transmit and counter-violence and aggression. The labeling, worst. This is the point at which most fail these toys. Among the electrical, only one presented its security under standard: Pokémon Squirtle, indicating three months warranty on the packaging. And among the non-electric, only Barbie. In others the controls, accessories or packaging instructions are in English only (light bulb Fun, Alien Blaster, Little Farm, Fun Time Telephone, Dino Hunt and Pokémon Squirtle), or lacking in Castilian indications of the electrical (Fun Time Telephone) or instructions on the proper use of batteries (Fun Time or Pokémon Squirtle Telephone). Some relevant information is also omitted in some toys in Alien Blaster, ambulance City Force, Lieutenant Imagine Sesame Street and the instructions are missing, and missing signs Alien Blaster voltage in batteries. In Dino Hunt, does not indicate the reference model or toy, having enough space for it. Only those listed in the packaging, so you should include the warning "No throwing." Other anomalies are related to the recommended age: Game Connector and Relations with the voice indication is 4 to 8 years in the instructions and 3-6 years in the packaging.

And clay pots Factory Loca indicate its use for children over two years, while the game is? Suitable for over 3 years. Finally, Dino Hunt and City Ambulance Force incorporated a plastic bag that does not include a choking hazard warning. Although this size of bag is not required (it is from 360 mm in diameter, and they do not reach 280 mm), it would not hurt a ride. The more important irregularities are related to instructions for the proper use of the toy, electrical data and precautions associated with the use of batteries. These cases represent also objects to the electrical safety standard. Security: tagging problems. In most cases, the deficiencies detected marking refer issues related to electrical safety. As? Alien Blaster does not indicate the voltage of the batteries. Several toys are not indicated the precautions to take regarding the proper use of batteries (Alien Blaster, City Ambulance Force), or are just on the packaging (Dino Hunt), or only in English (Fun time Telephone). Moreover, three electrical (Connector game and I relate, Ambulance City Fun Time Force and Telephone), packaging incorporates the symbol of transformer toys, even though their batteries. Only in the board game Dino Hunt detect motor? A problem not associated with information or markings but with an aspect of mechanical strength or construction: the base of the toy is made of cardboard and super? Impact test, leaving accessible parts hazardous moving. As regards the mechanical safety testing (physical, flammability and migration of certain components) were all according to the rules.

The duration of the batteries in toys is a headache for parents

Not only for safety but also for the duration of these batteries. The consumption of most of these toys is normal with the exception of the light bulb connector Fun and Games and I relate, whose consumption is rather high. As the noise level, the ambulance City Force, Phone Pokémon Squirtle functional and are the loudest (110 decibels), but are acceptable values. In external appearance of electrical toys has received only one negative rating, Dino Hunt, the fragility of its cardboard base that makes accessible moving parts to break dangerous. In Teletubbies Lite-up assessment was regular, while the rest was good. Among the non-electric, only the plush Pokémon had something to reproach: textile strips his head come off easily.
Prices from less than 2,000 to nearly 6,000

The average cost of these twenty moves toys around 3000, although cost from 1495 (I perceive with the Touch) to 5975 (light bulb Fun, Game Connector and relationships). The wires are more expensive (average 3373 to 2814 against those who are not going to batteries). Among the non-electric, the most economical was distinguished by the Touch (1495), and the most expensive Barbie Actress (4600). Among the electrical, the cheapest are small farm and Dino Hunt (1695), compared with 5975 of the light bulb and the connector Fun Game and Relationships. Report a better value for money is difficult, because the toy should be appropriate to the character and personality of the child to whom it is addressed and may also participate in the election. But if you confronted the criteria for informing the consumer, compliance with safety regulations and pedagogical evaluation of the price of each toy, including non-electrical the best value for money are distinguished by the Touch and My Little Pony. Among the electrical stresses the Little Farm. 

It is therefore crucial that the toys that are purchased (at Christmas and festive outside these dates) are chosen correctly, or what is the same, taking into account the general characteristics of the toy and the child's age and character that is intended. In summary.

* In some toy manufacturers say only "more than three years" as the recommended age. Also would be better to put an upper limit of age (3-5 years, for example). In only five (distinguished by the Touch, The Little Farm, Connector-Set Relations and the voice, the light bulb Fun and Sesame Street) follows satisfactorily the recommended age.
* Only two standard warranties under: Pokémon Squirtle and Barbie "actress." Many report only in English on the accessories, controls and indications of various kinds.
* With regard to electrical safety, confined nonconformities marking. Only motorized board game Dino Hunt discovered? Faulty construction or mechanical strength. Its base is made of cardboard and super? Impact test, leaving accessible hazardous moving parts. As for mechanical safety (physical, flammability and migration of certain components) were all conforming to standard.
* From the standpoint of educational psychology and playful, six toys suspended. The best were, in order, The Little Farm, My Little Pony and The Mad Factory, light bulb fun, play and relationships, and distinguish by touch.
* The wires are more expensive: 3373 pesetas half compared to 2814, which will not batteries.
* The consumption of batteries and light bulb connector Fun Game and relations is high.
* The best value for money including batteries is not going to distinguish with the Touch and between electric, The Little Farm. 

Tips for buying toys and baby gifts

No more expensive because they will be more entertaining. The bottom line is that the game fosters intellectual, emotional and creative child. Not all toys are appropriate for all ages. Packaging should look at the recommended ages, one of the mandatory information must appear. It is also recalled the educational function that the toy is about gender equality: we must not distinguish between exclusive toys for children or girls. When buying a toy should take the following precautions: Test the use and handling of the toy in the store. This advice is especially recommended for children who have seen in a television ad and can have a very different picture of what really is. It is advisable to buy in stores and shops that only open sporadically for a few days a year (Christmas season). Then who do not have a warranty claim.

- Find, to the extent possible, shops operating with the Consumer Arbitration System and showing willingness to resolve any discrepancies with consumers.

- Buy only the items in the container showing the CE mark in a visible, legible and indelible. It is guaranteed to meet all European safety standards.

- Reject containing bits or that could cause harm.

- Functional toys must provide operating instructions and precautions to be followed.

- The intended for children under three should not have small parts that may be swallowed or inhaled. They can be constructed of materials that increase in size when wet with saliva.

- The elaborate fabric, such as stuffed animals, should be fire resistant. The eyes, ears, ornaments, etc.. must be securely fastened to prevent learned.

- Toys should indicate a possible chemical hazard and the precautions to be taken.

- Those who work with electricity are limited to a maximum voltage of 24 volts.

- Tricycles, horses or cars must be sufficiently stable to prevent tipping.

- Finally, the ticket should be kept to serve as collateral in case of complaint.

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