Consumer Reports

Few toys containing lead are found in stores
A new federal law strongly supported by Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, imposes tougher limits for lead in all products...

Improve lead testing, retailers and manufacturers
Some manufacturers and retailers say they have already taken steps to improve testing and quality before they are required by law to do so. Toys...

Exposure to lead in toys reduced
X-ray test Karen Rauen, director of foods and sensory sciences, screens a glue-stick cap to check for lead content. Recalled The lead in the charm included with ...

Steps to lower your risk of lead exposure
Lower your risk of lead exposure by taking these steps: Keep children away from keys, key chains, cheap beads and artificial pearls, and kids' metal je...

Kids' game and playsets Ratings
The listing of toys below is in order of popularity with the 6- to 12-year-olds at our test. Hasbro Lazer Tag 2-in-1 System Hasbro Lazer Tag 2-in-1 System $90, ag...

Kids' learning toys Ratings
Bill Nye The Science Guy Paper Recycling Factory $28, ages 8 and up Bill Nye The Science Guy Paper Recycling Factory This paper recycling “factory” teaches kids to re...

Kids' building toys Ratings
The listing of toys below is in order of popularity with the 6- to 12-year-olds at our test. Lego City Coast Guard Patrol Boat & Tower Lego City Coast Guard Patrol Bo...

Kids 6 to 12 play with and evaluate 24 toys
VIDEO:   At this year’s annual Toy Test, we gathered 47 kids, ages 6 through 12 years, to test 24 toys. Included were remote-controlled vehicles, arts...

Kids' arts and crafts toys Ratings
The listing of toys below is in order of popularity with the 6- to 12-year-olds at our test. Fisher Price Color Me Gemz Fisher Price Color Me Gemz $20, ages 5 ...

Kids' electronic toys Ratings
The listing of toys below is in order of popularity with the 6- to 12-year-olds at our test. FurReal Friends Biscuit FurReal Friends Biscuit $180, ages 5 and up Ver...