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As a parent, I would love to support sustainability by using toys from my childhood or buying toys used, but I worry a lot about safety. It is very difficult to dig up information on older toys, and potential recalls. I am also frustrated by the amount of packaging around brands marketing themselves in the 'green' and safe category.

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