Parental Guidance

Be careful buying toys online this holiday season

Cheap toys shipped in bulk are often not inspected for safety

Cheap toys from overseas, often bought online, may pose safety risks as they bypass U.S. safety inspections. Many toys shipped directly to consumers from China or elsewhere can avoid proper testing for hazards like lead or small parts.

Also, the use of "de minimis" -- or bulk -- shipping has increased with the growing popularity of online toy shopping that spiked during the pandemic. Now, according to the annual Trouble in Toyland survey conducted by the U.S. Public Inter...