About 7.5 million singing and swimming “Baby Shark” bath toys are being recalled after multiple impalements, lacerations and puncture wounds were reported in children playing with them.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-baby-shark-washington-consumers-california-b2363091.html

A caveat about toys: If it makes the hottest toy lists, get it on Black Friday or sooner.

Source: https://www.limaohio.com/features/lifestyle/2023/11/10/does-it-pay-to-do-your-holiday-shopping-early/

According to the International Trade Commission, the U.S. imported roughly $12 billion worth of Made in China toys in the lockdown year of 2020.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2023/05/02/chinas-big-troubles-its-days-as-global-go-to-manufacturer-may-be-coming-to-an-end/

According to Whirli, the average UK family spends £250 a year per child on toys, attending library Lego sessions with a story or colouring sessions can save us from the temptation of overconsuming ‘stuff’ to keep the kids entertained on a wet weekend.

Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/5-top-tips-for-ni-families-wanting-to-go-green-on-a-budget-4069322

A display of Barbie toys in Beijing in 2013.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/06/world/asia/china-barbie-women-feminism.html

A five-year-old entrepreneur used her business profits to buy toys for children in hospital over Christmas.

Source: https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/money/pinderfields-hospital-childrens-ward-gets-donation-from-uks-youngest-ceo-4460002

After collecting a “bedsheet full of tickets” Philly split them between his two sons Joel, 8, and Millar, 4 who used them on plushies, light-up toys, squishies, board games and figurines.

Source: https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/23882119.wirral-five-feel-good-stories-covered-september/?ref=rss

After meeting their initial goal, a stuffed animal drive by Local Young Marines is pushing on to reach 1,500 of the toys for local medical facilities.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/local-news/young-marines-expand-drive-for-stuffed-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=young-marines-expand-drive-for-stuffed-animals

Aldi confirms Kevin the Carrot Christmas toys return date as fans 'can't wait'

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/aldi-confirms-kevin-carrot-christmas-31437036

A long-established adult shop in Blackpool is looking for product testers with a difference – they will be trying out new sex toys.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/lancashire-adult-shop-saints-and-sinners-is-looking-for-sex-toy-testers-4388946

A lot of collectibles, toys, and more have arrived this year, and the finalists for a variety of categories have been revealed.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/here-are-the-nominees-for-grown-up-toy-of-the-year-for-toty-23-awards/

A lovely addition to a child’s bedroom, it’s the perfect spot for books and beloved toys.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/home-storage-organisation-hacks-declutter_uk_63b5abe4e4b0b2e1506429eb

Although exact traders have yet to be confirmed, the website has said you can expect fashion, kidswear, accessories, toys, jewellery, art, prints and homeware, as well as sustainable gifts to pop under this year’s tree.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/best-christmas-markets-light-displays-london-2023-19797519/

And don’t they look happy, getting ready for a war, playing with their multi-billion dollar toys… look in any playground: boys destroy, girls create, and this is what those boys grow up to be.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/Philippines-joins-Japan-led-naval-drills-as-brushes-with-China-rise-in-disputed-South-China-Sea

And for the rest of the house, this hammock will keep toys off the floor.

Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/home-cleaning-tidying-organisation-products_uk_642d3bcbe4b00c9517551d82

And – if you're wondering if all this impacts your pleasure – the toys are still super satisfying.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/love-sex/i-quit-investment-banking-job-31328594

And I must note that pointing out that “she doesn’t have any trauma” that would be an acceptable excuse for her “old-fashioned views” about porn and sex toys, or masturbation, is … well, just gross.

Source: https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/08/widow-dating-body-sex-advice.html?via=rss

And she was stunned to be greeted by a special assembly - and a formal handing over of more than 200 soft toys collected by pupils at the school and their families.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23528991.ayr-made-advertiser-headlines-back-may-2003/?ref=rss

Andy’s backyard is preparing to welcome more toys at Roundup Rodeo BBQ opening March 23 in Toy Story Land.

Source: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/experience-allthedisneythrills-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

Anything from extra warm bedding to toys, treats and delicious chews.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/meet-yorkshires-unsung-christmas-day-28295910