Is this a non-toxic toy? (free of heavy metals?) Thanks!
1158603
I couldn't find information on that anywhere. But I have to tell you, my Irish Wolfhound loves that ball and hasn't destroyed it yet.
1158604
This is non-toxic though I wouldn't buy it for an aggressive chewer. My dog got right to the plastic inside the ball. I had to take it away for fear he would swallow the plastic inside
1158605
As far as I can tell, it is. Toy is completely made from plastic, no metal at all.
1158606
It was a gift for my grand puppies as I had purchased for them other toys from JW Pet Co and they were non-toxic!! So I am assuming this when WAS also.And the dogs love it!!
1158607
Yes, by California code it has to be. Actually JW pet toys are very earth friendly and they recycle internally components of their toys that don't get used. Inside is a standard PET bottle. Oz loves his.
1158608
As far as I know, these toys are non-toxic. My 3 dogs love them! I purchased 2 for Christmas, and 4 more just recently, because they lose their "soda bottle type crackle" after awhile. But they still play with them after the crackle is gone. Fun dog toy!
1158609
sorry been so long in replying yes it is non toxic and after months of plying with it it's still going strong .. :)
375550
No problems here. My baby has this toy since he was 3 months old! He is almost 10 months; this toys been dragged all over the floor, chewed on lol. he loves it. He won't go anywhere without it.
1933055
It is supposedly made with wood, but the other ingredients are not listed. Because the toy is really hard, I would think that it was some sort plastic type material...but, again there is no way of finding out what the toy is made from. After asking the company myself, I received the answer that it was made of "non-toxic" ingredients, but no listing of ingredients was given.
284191
I'm not 100% sure. I don't think it is bpa free, do not recall seeing any 'bpa free' statement on the packaging. Here's the brand website if you'll like to verify with the manufacturer: http://www.kidsii.com/brightstarts/ . In terms of play value, I highly recommend it. My nephew started playing with it from around 7 months, and we think it helps develop his motor skills (hand motions). We also started teaching him not to put things into his mouth from around 4 months old, and were very cautious about not letting him teeth on anything other than his pacifier and specific teething toys.
994440
Honestly, I don't believe that there are any harmful chemicals in this product. We received the same thing about a year ago...The map doesn't roll out for our back pack either. But our daughter just loves it, and still continues to play with it.
348984
I recently found out that this company carries a brand of Vitamines that have traces of lead that the government considers "safe" I have not yet confirmed that the ORGANIC line has lead. Might want to research that first. If it is lead free then yes, I used to give these to my 2 yo.
2201182
Carlson says it's free of detrimental levels of mercury, lead, cadmium and PCBs and 28 other properties. Hope this is of help. I've also read that squid oil is a better choice to avoid contaminants.
979751
info@crownlaboratories.com I suggest e-mailing the manufacturer at the preceding address and push it to them. Although they re[resent it as safe and it appears to not contain harsh ingredients, I can't confirm its safety. It contains zinc and titanium dioxide but is not recommended for infants under 6 months.
2214606
I wasn't aware that it contains lead. But currently he does not play with it that much but I will watch and see if he start chewing or putting it into his mouth.
1971860
My daughter loved this toy so much, which is why we bought one for another baby we know. She never chewed on things very much, so I never thought about your concerns. Contact Manhattan Toy Company. I bet they can answer your question.
1645875
The label does not say anything about BPA. I removed some of the really thin pieces that looked like they could be bitten through; other pieces occasionally get mouthed before they can be taken away, but so do our other toys which are not BPA free.
1997999
Yes, this is safe for kids and they really like it. I like it because it do not need any batteries and electric circuits. Its pure mechanical in operation, spring based. I really have bad experience with battery base toys. I will absolutely recommend it for kids of 6+ age.
98045
I have no idea about Non-toxic? I presume so since this is aimed at very young children! Companies can be ruthless so I would recommend you double check. My kids were past the chewing stage when I purchased this. The insert are plastic sleeves but very durable. Mine are still in very good shape.
1233111
Reading the ingredient label, I see no toxins listed and it is safe to use around children and pets, as stated on label. Hope this helps
1888562
Staight from the company, these are made from PVC and polyethylene plastic. They claim they are phthalate free and BPA free. Many reviews reported an off-gassing smells out of the box. If these have a bad smell then something in the plastic is breaking down and releasing chemicals. I'm sorry to say, but if these are made with PVC then they are NOT SAFE. Maybe by US standards but I highly doubt they would pass in Europe. They may have been able to make the PVC without phthalates but they must have had to find a suitable plasticizer replacement. This replacement just isn't a known toxin YET. The same goes for BPA. A replacement has been found that is just as toxic so companies can use the replacement and label the product BPA free. Just remember where plastic comes from...petroleum. There is no getting around it. Plus, polyethylene terephthalate or PET (if that is the one they use) can leach a toxic heavy metal called antimony. Most problems occur with plastic as it ages which doesn't take long. So, do your homework and don't take the companies word for it! Stick with wood toys with water based paint.
2129828
I don't know.... But if it's for your dog, I've read that the little bit the toy contains won't harm them.
854660
Their website claim there are no metals/toxins in their products. However, there are never any guarantees. I've used this product for over a year and have had no bad side effects.