Lead Paint in Toys

For many years, lead was added to paints as a pigment as well as for its other properties, including quick drying times, high durability, and resistance of moisture. Exposure to lead through inhalation or ingestion has dangerous effects, especially for children. Lead paint was banned in the United States in 1978 but can still be found in some toys with parts imported from other countries that do not have lead paint regulations.

The danger of lead toys comes if a child accidentally inhales or ingests lead particles. If you suspect that your child’s toy may contain lead paint, immediately take the toy away from the child and safely dispose of it. When you purchase toys, be sure to only buy from companies that you trust. Check if the company has a safe toy policy or commitment to lead-free paint products.

Lead paint exposure can cause adverse effects that may not be immediately present. Especially in children under the age of six who are still developing at a very fast rate, lead exposure can cause developmental and behavioral problems. High levels of exposure can cause immediate effects, such as abdominal pain, constipation, agitation, lethargy, loss of appetite, and seizures. If you believe that your child may have been exposed to lead, take the child to a doctor, who can perform a blood test for lead poisoning.

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Lead poisoning can result in serious medical conditions, especially if the exposure happens at a young age. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a condition because of lead paint exposure, the New York City personal injury lawyers of Orlow, Orlow & Orlow, P.C.