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Toys & Games
CPSC Toy Safety Publications - Publications from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Toy Hazard Recalls - Toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission back to 1975.
The Federation of State PIRGs - Toy Safety - Annual survey and video demonstrations of unsafe toys. Tips for choosing safe toys.
Canadian Toy Testing Council - Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.
Epinions: Toys - Consumer reviews, tips, and advice on both toys and games. Search by type, character, price or brand name.
http://www.drtoy.com/ - Provided by the Institute for Childhood Resources. Tips, articles, evaluations, company links, toy history, "100 best toys", and web links.
W.A.T.C.H. World Against Toys Causing Harm - Non-profit organization that lists toy hazards and a "10 worst toys" list.
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE) - Childhood professionals who work to promote a positive play environment for children. Includes a toy guide, media violence guide, and a flyer about how to handle scary play.
The Toy Guy - Toy reviews, game reviews, resources for parents and kids.
Sport Fun - Offers specifications and information on many sporting goods and toys geared towards young children and teens.
The National Parenting Center - Independent parent testers review, test, and give seals of approval to toys, games, books, software, educational products.
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