60/100

Plastics

Plastic Children's Toys

Low burden — Plastic Children's Toys is a relatively low-burden choice.

Soft plastic toys, especially older or imported ones.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
3
Everyday exposure
3
Persistence
6

Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 60 places plastic children's toys in the Low band. The persistence rating is the standout concern here — these compounds linger in the body and environment for years. Soft plastics can contain phthalates that children mouth and handle. Modern certified toys limit these; the risk is mostly older or unregulated imports.

Cleaner swap → Wood, silicone, or certified phthalate-free toys.
See where your whole exposure load is highest — free Exposure Score →

Frequently asked questions

Is plastic children's toys a toxic exposure?

Plastic Children's Toys has a Detox Score of 60 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Soft plastics can contain phthalates that children mouth and handle. Modern certified toys limit these; the risk is mostly older or unregulated imports.

What is a safer alternative to plastic children's toys?

A lower-exposure swap for plastic children's toys is: Wood, silicone, or certified phthalate-free toys. Soft plastics can contain phthalates that children mouth and handle. Modern certified toys limit these; the risk is mostly older or unregulated imports.

More in Plastics

89
Glass Food StorageMinimal · Plastics
67
Thermal Paper ReceiptsLow · Plastics
63
Vinyl (PVC) Yoga MatLow · Plastics
60
Disposable Coffee CupsLow · Plastics