
11-10-2007
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Narragansett Bay
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Since our son and his wife have had their first baby recently, my wife and I have been rummaging through the attic in search of all the toys we bought and saved for our two kids through the years. We stored them in anticipation of this moment.
Many of the toys we bought when they were infants, and were from manufacturers like the German company - Brio, hand-crafted hardwoods, painted and/or clear-coated with beautiful finishes. They were lovingly stored and preserved in near-new condition by my wife.
We're talking the 1970's, early '80s, perhaps before all the strict regulations with lead paint, small removable parts with chocking risks, and potentially toxic materials. It's got us thinking about whether we should pass them on to our grandchildren.
But, then again - what about all the "poisons" we all ingested as babies? Lead paint was dominant in most homes, as well as mercury. I seem to have survived, but this could explain some things. (g)
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