Toys made of fabric should be labeled as flame-resistant or flame-retardant. Stuffed toys should be washable. Art materials should be nontoxic, and avoid older painted toys that might contain lead.

Watching little ones play with their new toys is one of the most joyful parts of the holidays. But how do parents know which toys are safest and best for their development? Consumer Reports has ...

From toys to kitchenware to food takeout trays, researchers have discovered a toxic chemical banned for its link to cancer in many common household items. Exposure to the flame retardant can come ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

From toys to kitchenware to food takeout trays, researchers have discovered a toxic chemical banned for its link to cancer in many common household items. Exposure to the flame retardant can come ...