Why are majority of the toys Made in China??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tonks · 02-13-2008, 10:08 AM

I want to give my baby fun toys to play with... but majority of them are Made in China!! I really dont trust their products. Does anyone have suggestions on a toy that is non toxic, made in the usa, and I could find locally??

Thanks

ARCHIE · 02-13-2008, 10:20 AM

Purchase a few from YT'ers. I just ordered a couple from Amber.
She makes the fleece ones and other's.
Lot's of the companies are USA owned but it's cheaper to
make them there and ship them back over to the USA.
Dog Treats as well. I had to stop buying Buddy's favorite even
though it was USDA approved but packaged in China.
They can keep it!

Ellie May · 02-13-2008, 11:49 AM

Ellie loves latex/plastic squeaky balls. I have found ONE made in the US and she has three different colors.

You can get it at Petsmart. It is made by ToyShoppe, I believe. Most of this company's products are made in China though, so be careful. This ball isn't exactly round and has fleece attached to both sides. I just rip that off...

Rae Rae · 02-13-2008, 02:13 PM

To answer the question in the title, because pretty much EVERYTHING is made in China! It's cheaper labor there, and there's a lot more reasons I learned in my trade and tarriff class last year, but I forgot.

Shanatink · 02-13-2008, 07:22 PM

I have some squeaky plush bone shaped toys that I personally make myself: http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm

and the toys that Amber makes are awesome

My girls love those!

Ellie May · 02-14-2008, 08:45 AM

West Paw Design makes most of their toys here. They are kind of pricey though. You could go to their website and ask for a list of toys made in the US.

MIZBROWN · 02-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Yep... its kinda crazy... and a little frustrating. When shopping for my GE buddy, I was going crazy trying to find SOMETHING that wasnt made in China... but the majority of our retail comes from there

Amber_lv · 02-19-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shanatink

I have some squeaky plush bone shaped toys that I personally make myself: http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm
http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm

and the toys that Amber makes are awesome

My girls love those!

Aww Thanks Shana and Archie for mentioning my toys

Yes i make my own fleece toys right here in my own home they are not made in china

here is a link to some of them i am currently having a sale, Thanks
Presidents Day Blow Out Sale!! Hurry While Supplies Last!!

02-13-2008, 10:08 AM	#1
Tonks Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 21	Why are majority of the toys Made in China??? I want to give my baby fun toys to play with... but majority of them are Made in China!! I really dont trust their products. Does anyone have suggestions on a toy that is non toxic, made in the usa, and I could find locally?? Thanks __________________ Tonks and Sweetie

02-13-2008, 10:20 AM	#2
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 11,043	Purchase a few from YT'ers. I just ordered a couple from Amber. She makes the fleece ones and other's. Lot's of the companies are USA owned but it's cheaper to make them there and ship them back over to the USA. Dog Treats as well. I had to stop buying Buddy's favorite even though it was USDA approved but packaged in China. They can keep it! __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

02-13-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,390	Ellie loves latex/plastic squeaky balls. I have found ONE made in the US and she has three different colors. You can get it at Petsmart. It is made by ToyShoppe, I believe. Most of this company's products are made in China though, so be careful. This ball isn't exactly round and has fleece attached to both sides. I just rip that off... __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-13-2008, 02:13 PM	#4
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,789	To answer the question in the title, because pretty much EVERYTHING is made in China! It's cheaper labor there, and there's a lot more reasons I learned in my trade and tarriff class last year, but I forgot. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

02-13-2008, 07:22 PM	#5
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 10,751 Blog Entries: 1	I have some squeaky plush bone shaped toys that I personally make myself: http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm http://tinkerbellscloset.com/items/t...toy-detail.htm and the toys that Amber makes are awesome My girls love those! __________________ Shana- mommy to 3 of the HOTTEST pooches in TEXAS and SkinBaby Tess! Is Your Dog Naked? Shop at www.TinkerbellsCloset.com Dog Boutique

02-14-2008, 08:45 AM	#6
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,390	West Paw Design makes most of their toys here. They are kind of pricey though. You could go to their website and ask for a list of toys made in the US. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-14-2008, 08:50 AM	#7
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,070	Yep... its kinda crazy... and a little frustrating. When shopping for my GE buddy, I was going crazy trying to find SOMETHING that wasnt made in China... but the majority of our retail comes from there __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943