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!! Dangerous toys list !!

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Be careful of cat toy balls with bells in them. Some have plastic bells, which I think are ok but the metal ones, not. When I first got Pogo he broke open the ball & had the metal bell stuck on the end of his beak. It freaked me out but luckily I was there to help him & no harm done.
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i am glad i came to this page we have bought many toys just because they look fun and cool i will sure pay closer attention to angels toys thats for sure
 

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Holy moly! Almost makes me think that nothing is truly safe.

I thank goodness that mine have never been injured with any toys. I know I used to give Wolfie those cotton candy preener toys because he liked to shred the rope, but once it got really bad I always took them out. I'd use the cone shaped part of the toy to make other toys with though. Thankfully he never got tangled in them!

Geesh, so much to think about when looking at new toys! There are things I wouldn't even begin to think were a potential safety hazard!
 

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Take caution with willow wreath rings that you can get at the dollar store. I just made Neelix a new toy that incorporated it and a few minutes ago he got his toe caught! It got caught underneath one of the rings. It's not broken or swollen, but I was also there to help him right away. Definitely something to be aware of. I don't have a pic of it so I got one from google. I know that some members use these, so I thought I"d pass this along.

 

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Pony Bead Bracelet Warning

These are great for making foot toys and also using to put around their perches with wood, beads etc BUT, please do NOT let your birds play with them once the wood, beads etc are gone. I was in the kitchen tonight and Hector started flipping out. I walked over to him and found this:

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It's cute seeing him with a necklace but would NOT have been cute at all had he caught himself on something when he tried to fly off of his cage (he's clipped from the breeder). He easily could have hung himself :( I am so glad I was home and these will ONLY be a supervised toy for here on out.
 

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Re: Pony Bead Bracelet Warning

Wow Danielle thanks for the heads up. Glad he's okay.
 

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Re: Pony Bead Bracelet Warning

Glad Hector was ok, good thing he was not alone when that happened.......but, he does look really cute with a neckless like you said...:)
 

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Re: Pony Bead Bracelet Warning

Hector looks handsome with his necklace. Glad you were there to keep it from being a serious problem.
 

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Re: Pony Bead Bracelet Warning

Thanks for the heads up.

I am glad that you were home.
 

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Found this and thought I would re-post.

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Bird owners have discovered how much their pet birds enjoy children and baby toys. Many of us spend hours combing childrens' toy stores looking for those special items which we feel our pet birds will like. And since these toys are safe for toddlers we often assume they are safe for our birds. There is now a growing awareness that toys made from SOFT PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or vinyl contain toxic chemicals as well as lead and cadmium.

Chemicals from soft PVC (vinyl), if chewed upon, can leach into the mouth and when ingested can cause a variety of tumors, organ damage and abnormalities in children and animals.

In addition, a laboratory analysis of a number of common vinyl products demonstrated that they release toxic metal dust to their surfaces. This dust, contaminated with lead and cadmium can enter the body via licking, chewing, inhalation, and hand-to-mouth transfer. Lead isa well known toxin. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and kidney toxin.

A list of some of the toys which contain soft PVC and two press releases on the subject from Greenpeace are included below. A fuller list of PVC and safe non-PVC toys, as well as more detailed information can be found at the Greenpeace website: http://www.greenpeace.org/pvctoys

The safety of soft PVC is a very controversial issue. Following is a list of additional sources presenting both sides of the issue

http://www.greenpeace.org/~comms/97/pvctoys/documents/summary.html
http://www.twoten.press.net/stories/97/09/17/headlines/HEALTH_Pvc_Toys.html
Greenpeace, PVC and hormonal changes, the Toronto case
http://www.greenpeace.org./~comms/97/pvctoys/pr/october29.html
BPF: British Plastics Federation - Requested Document Not Found
http://www.gpnj.org/970919.html

Some Toys Containing Soft PVC

Fisher-Price, Inc.
tel: 1-800-432-5437
Animal Families 72901, 72902, 72903, 72904
Baby Baseball 1072 (Polypropylene & PVC)

Dolls with vinyl heads/arms,
legs - Mary Doll, Jenny Doll, Natalie Doll,
Audrey Doll, Baby Ann Doll, Mikey Doll,
Elisabeth Doll, Joey Doll, Honey Doll, My
Friend Mandy Doll, My Friend Jenny Doll,
Becky Doll, Muffy Doll, Billie Doll, Bobbie
Doll.

Push/pull toys: Sunny Fish, Barky, Peter Pig,
Playful Puppy, Allie Gater, Ducky Flip Flap,
Struttin' Donald Duck

The Woodsey's Store (vinyl tree); Dancing
Animals Mobile; Squeaky Bear; Sandy Starfish;
Sam the Clam; Terry Tape; Amusement Park
Little People (vinyl play mat); Baby Activity
Table; Clatterpillar; Surprise Sounds Animals

Gerber Products Co.
tel: 1-800-443-7237

Looney Tunes Lovables:
Cooling Ring Teether 76276, Rattle Teether
76278, Water-filled Soother 76594 & 78080
Teethers: Gem Collection 76124, Safari Pals
76580, Charms-on-a-Ring 76235

Clear and Soft Pacifiers 76155, 76164, 76159

Squeeze Toys: Darling Duckie 76330, Peek-A-
Pals 76350, Kiddie Kruiser 76354, Dippy Duck
Bath Toy 76374

Safety 1st, Inc.
tel: 1-800-962-7233

Teethersaurus 144
Sof' Key Teethers 148
Earth Care Teether 255
Sports Fan Teether 286
Sof' Sport Teether 288
Interactive Discovery Toy 34874

Hasbro, Inc.
tel: 1-800-242-7276
Baby Duckie 35304
Gloworm 5720 (PVC head; nylon body)
Very Soft Baby 5132 (PVC head)
Teethe 'n' Toy 33176
Soft Animal Teether Assortment 33161
Disney Babies Squeakin' Pal Assortment 33678
Disney Babies Teethe 'n' Travel 33199, Disney
Babies Hold 'n' Soothe Teether 33193

Darling Animals Teether
Happy L'il Fruits Teether
Soft Walking Wheels

Playskool Baby, Inc.
Subsidiary of Hasbro

Animo Dentition
Funny Face Teether Rattle
Disney Babies Mickey Collection
Teether Album
First Rattle 5106

Kids II
tel: 1-770-751-0442

Farm Friends Teething Toys 389
Musical Teether 3691
Quackin' Tub Toy 273
Scrub Buddies 114
Teether Friends 3891(ears are PVC)
Tub Toy 2165

Mattel, Inc
tel: 1-800-524-8697

Toy Story Mr Mike
Blue Classic Pooh Dishes 6 piece dinner set,
Classic Pooh Baby Book Collection 1 & 2
Silbiditos Tiger ("Tigger") 66600
Infant Gift Set (star)
Infant Gift Set (head)
Infant Gift Set (squeeze bulb)
Baby Donald Squeak 'n Fun 66997
Squirt 'n Splash Elephant
Lion King
Jungle Friend Babies

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 --- Greenpeace today released the results of a scientific study showing that toys made of soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or vinyl, contain toxic chemicals that can leach when chewed or sucked on by children.

The tests were conducted on 63 PVC toys from the United States and 16 other countries, which are designed to be put in young childrens' mouths, such as teething rings. All of the toys contained between 10 and 40 percent by weight of toxic chemical additives used to make the toys soft and flexible. These softeners belong to a group of chemicals called phthalates and are known to leak from PVC products during use, especially when pressure is applied, such as when a small child sucks or chews on a PVC teething ring.

The dominant chemical found in the tested toys is toxic when ingested by animals, with health effects ranging from tumors and liver and kidney damage to reproductive abnormalities. Several of the softeners have been identified as possessing the ability to disrupt the hormone system, a phenomenon known as endocrine disruption.

"The toy industry is unnecessarily putting small children at risk during one of the most vulnerable periods of their development," said Dr. David Santillo of Exeter University in the UK, and staff scientist for Greenpeace International. "When children suck and chew on soft PVC toys, it is similar to squeezing a sponge. Water comes out of the sponge, just as the hazardous softeners can come out of the toys."

Based on recent testing, the Danish and Dutch governments are now taking action to reduce the risk to children posed by the possible leaching of soft vinyl toys. The Italian company Chicco voluntarily withdrew three teething rings from the market in Denmark, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Greece and Argentina. Several major European toy retailers have removed soft PVC toys for small children from their shelves.

Greenpeace also released a "shopping list" of specific toys and non-PVC alternatives by brand name to guide parents and consumers in the 100 days before Christmas. "Until today, parents have not been informed about the potential hazards of PVC toys," said Lisa Finaldi, Greenpeace International Toxics Campaigner. "It is negligent to label vinyl children's toys `non-toxic' when they contain chemicals that require warning labels in laboratories. We encourage all families to play safe by avoiding PVC toys." Greenpeace is calling on toy manufacturers and retailers to eliminate PVC toys from their product lines.

Spurred by a 1996 Consumer Product Safety Commission warning on lead poisoning hazards from vinyl miniblinds, Greenpeace began an investigation of PVC products and their additives. Greenpeace first alerted the toy industry to the issue in August 1996 and met with its trade association, the International Council of Toy Industries (ICTI). ICTI chose not to take any action, so Greenpeace decided to directly warn the public of the potential hazards of PVC toys.

PVC is the most environmentally damaging plastic throughout its lifecycle, from its production to use to its inevitable disposal. PVC is made from chlorine, therefore it cannot be made or burned (incineration or accidental fires) without creating and releasing highly toxic compounds such as dioxin, one of the most toxic chemicals ever produced.


FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lisa Finaldi Greenpeace International in NY 908-586-4251

Kishi Animashaun US Newsdesk 202-319-2454 Web site: http://www.greenpeace.org/pvctoys

Charlie Cray Greenpeace US Toxics Campaign 847 W. Jackson Blvd., 7th floor Chicago, IL 60607 Ph: (312) 563-6060 x218 Fax: (312) 563-6099 Note new e-mail address: Charlie.Cray@dialb.greenpeace.org

Washington, D.C. 9 October 1997

A Greenpeace report (Greenpeace USA) released today revealed that hazardous levels of lead and cadmium are found in vinyl plastic children's products. The study was prompted by the discovery of hazardous lead levels in vinyl mini-blinds and associated lead poisoning of children in 1996.

Mainstream vinyl products were purchased for testing at national chain stores including Kmart, Wal-Mart, Target, and Toys R Us. Many items featured popular children's characters like Barbie, Mickey Mouse, and Tweety. Lead-containing vinyl children's products were found in Boston, Boulder (CO), Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Montreal, Canada. In every case in which it was tested, all of the lead-containing products also contained varying levels of cadmium, a known carcinogen and kidney toxin that is even more toxic than lead.

An independent laboratory analysis demonstrated that products released toxic metal dust to their surfaces. Lead- or cadmium-contaminated dust is especially hazardous since it can enter the body by licking, chewing, inhalation, and hand-to-mouth behavior.

The current report comes only weeks after Greenpeace released an analysis of soft vinyl toys, showing that toxic chemicals, called phthalates, represented 10-40% of the weight of the toys. Government studies have shown that these PVC softeners can leach out when toys are chewed by small children.

"Children should be able to play with Barbie, Tweety, and Mickey Mouse without being poisoned by vinyl," said Joseph Di Gangi, PhD, Greenpeace Toxics campaigner.

Greenpeace advises parents to return all vinyl products to stores and calls upon retailers to remove all vinyl items from the market.

Scientific reviewers of the Greenpeace report included: Howard Hu, Harvard School of Public Health; Philip Landrigan, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; and Janet Phoenix, National Safety Council.

**Video footage and still photos are available**

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Kishi Animashaun or Deborah Rephan, Greenpeace Press Office (202) 319-2454/2492
Joseph Di Gangi, PhD, Greenpeace Toxics Expert (202) 462-1177

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I hope it's OK to post here, but what about PVC pipe that you find at the hardware store? I see so many playgyms, and admit I went out and bought some for my own birds, but came across a bird store that states it is unsafe. I think this site is rather new as I've never seen them before, but was curious to anyone else's input? As hubby stated we use it for plumbing etc he see's no harm, but well he's not a bird Mom like I am!
 

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I hope it's OK to post here, but what about PVC pipe that you find at the hardware store? I see so many playgyms, and admit I went out and bought some for my own birds, but came across a bird store that states it is unsafe. I think this site is rather new as I've never seen them before, but was curious to anyone else's input? As hubby stated we use it for plumbing etc he see's no harm, but well he's not a bird Mom like I am!
I could only imagine that PVC pipe would be dangerous if it were small enough for them to get their head/beak stuck in, or large enough for their body to be stuck in. Im no expert though :)
 

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Toys with long chain in general like the dice toy that was mentioned and cotton candy toy these have long chain and can get wrapped around the neck. Anything with a long chain should be shortened i do this by stringing the chain through and across other bars on the cage and have never had a problem. The other thing is to make sure chain is tough or does not have space between the links. My red bellied takes apart chain and my the Dog saved his life i think. She would not leave us alone until we checked on Sam. He hung himself from taking apart chain. If your bird plays with chain don't take a chance order the next size up.
 

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i like the idea of stringing leather thru the holes on the chain and knotting it, but would it be safe to weave in and out thru each hole and knot? Or add fleece with wood and knot?
 

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My birds love the pinatas, as with any toy you need to know your birds and be vigilant to make sure they are safe
 

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I have a bunch of those shredder pinatas like the last link.
 
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