I am a huge fan of dollar store shopping, but I've come to realize that not everything you can buy at the dollar store is a good value. This is especially true when you're talking about buying children's toys.
What should you avoid?
Most experts recommend avoiding dollar store baby toys because they are often made of plastics that have high levels of phthalates. Babies are especially sensitive to toxic chemicals in our environment, so it's worth spending more to find something safe for your child.
Toy cars are problematic because they often have wheels that fall off and present a choking hazard for small children.
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