Plastic's versatility is, perhaps, the main reason it's such a perfect material for making children's toys. It can be soft and stretchy, firm and bouncy, solid and durable, and impact resistant, suiting it for anything from teethers and rattles to bouncy balls, tea sets, and ride-on toys. Plastic can be any color or texture, and can have countless other special features such as glowing in the dark or sparkling with glitter, making it a particularly appealing material for toys. Even better, it is easy to clean and resists moisture and other environmental hazards which would likely damage other materials.

In recent years, scientists have discovered the potential harm caused by compounds such as phthalates, found in some polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and bisphenol A (BPA), present in some polycarbonates and epoxies. Infants and younger children at the greatest risk, primarily due to their young age and how often younger children put toys in their mouths. 

Innovative plastic formulations have been developed for use in children's toys and other products to limit everyone's exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. These include more traditional materials such as polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and polypropylene. 

At Bennett Plastics, safety is one of our highest priorities, particularly when manufacturing products for children. Our design and production teams have decades of experience and the expertise to help guide product creation for the safest possible results. Contact us today to learn more about our USA-made plastic injection molding solutions.