Plush toys have got to be one of the most harmless looking toys out there in the market.
I mean, who would be afraid of the cute little toy? Custom stuffed toys are no exception since they usually make them with the same intention in mind - to be cute and cuddly.
So what's all the fuss about safety? A lot of people are now getting concerned about toys nowadays.
Toys being recalled certainly don't help the cause.
Before, it wasn't really an issue, but with more and more people getting victimized by unsafe toys, you can't risk putting out unsafe toys in the market.
The U.
S.
government heeded our collective calls for safe toys.
Yes, that includes custom plush dolls.
While these toys generally look safer than a lead covered toy car, it still has to pass certain laws and restrictions.
To protect the consumers, we now have the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act or the CPSIA.
As an inventor of stuffed toys, should you be concerned about the CPSIA? You're probably thinking that it's not your concern since you won't be manufacturing the toys.
You're just going to use your idea.
But that's where you're wrong.
According to the CPSIA, the whole supply chain is responsible for the safety of the plush doll.
Yes, that includes you as the toy inventor.
So what should you do? There are some things that you need to take care of.
Make sure that all the paperwork is in place for your toys.
Don't even think of falsifying them.
Also, make sure to get all the proper safety tests done.
In addition, make sure that each and every plush doll gets at least passing marks from a certified safety testing company.
So what's going to happen if you fail to do those things? You will be violating the CPSIA.
That would mean hefty fines or even jail time.
If you think I'm trying to scare you, you're right.
I am trying to scare you so that you'll understand the repercussions if you produce unsafe plush toys.
Again, you are responsible for the safety of your custom plush toys so learn how to stand by your product.
But don't be too concerned.
There is one way to make sure that everything gets done according to the CPSIA.
I understand that it's hard to stand by a plush idea if you need to do things that can easily overwhelm you.
All you need to do is team up with a reliable manufacturer.
They understand the importance of safety and are also responsible and would gladly assume responsibility with you.
But because you have a partner that understands the law and the repercussions, if you break it, you'll have a less stressful time.
They'll do everything to make sure that your plush idea will turn into a reality without breaking any safety regulations.
This would mean less pressure on you so you can focus on the other aspects to help you succeed.
I mean, who would be afraid of the cute little toy? Custom stuffed toys are no exception since they usually make them with the same intention in mind - to be cute and cuddly.
So what's all the fuss about safety? A lot of people are now getting concerned about toys nowadays.
Toys being recalled certainly don't help the cause.
Before, it wasn't really an issue, but with more and more people getting victimized by unsafe toys, you can't risk putting out unsafe toys in the market.
The U.
S.
government heeded our collective calls for safe toys.
Yes, that includes custom plush dolls.
While these toys generally look safer than a lead covered toy car, it still has to pass certain laws and restrictions.
To protect the consumers, we now have the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act or the CPSIA.
As an inventor of stuffed toys, should you be concerned about the CPSIA? You're probably thinking that it's not your concern since you won't be manufacturing the toys.
You're just going to use your idea.
But that's where you're wrong.
According to the CPSIA, the whole supply chain is responsible for the safety of the plush doll.
Yes, that includes you as the toy inventor.
So what should you do? There are some things that you need to take care of.
Make sure that all the paperwork is in place for your toys.
Don't even think of falsifying them.
Also, make sure to get all the proper safety tests done.
In addition, make sure that each and every plush doll gets at least passing marks from a certified safety testing company.
So what's going to happen if you fail to do those things? You will be violating the CPSIA.
That would mean hefty fines or even jail time.
If you think I'm trying to scare you, you're right.
I am trying to scare you so that you'll understand the repercussions if you produce unsafe plush toys.
Again, you are responsible for the safety of your custom plush toys so learn how to stand by your product.
But don't be too concerned.
There is one way to make sure that everything gets done according to the CPSIA.
I understand that it's hard to stand by a plush idea if you need to do things that can easily overwhelm you.
All you need to do is team up with a reliable manufacturer.
They understand the importance of safety and are also responsible and would gladly assume responsibility with you.
But because you have a partner that understands the law and the repercussions, if you break it, you'll have a less stressful time.
They'll do everything to make sure that your plush idea will turn into a reality without breaking any safety regulations.
This would mean less pressure on you so you can focus on the other aspects to help you succeed.