WARNING ABOUT PLAY SAND!!!

MommyToAshley wrote: I picked up some play sand for Ashley while at a local grocery store. The bag was clearly marked "Play Sand... ideal for sandboxes" The brand was something like Kolor or Kohor? Anyways, when I got it home, Rod read a small warning on the back that said it contained crystalline silica that is known to cause serious illness, cancer, birth defects or death with extended exposure. Do not inhale and use a mask when using. This was play sand for kids sand boxes!!!!!!

So, we took it back and went to Toys R Us and bought anothre brand Play Sand that was completely non-toxic and safe for kids.

Just thought I would let you know that not all play sand is created equal and to read the warning labels.

Shaykinmom replied: thank you I just bought some from Walmart. I better check it before I empty the bags out.

gr33n3y3z replied: Wow
That is scary that they are even able to sell that as play sand

aspenblue1 replied: wow that is scary.

MommyToAshley replied:
That's what Rod and I both said... how can they even sell this stuff labeled for kid's sandboxes? There's a clear warning on the front not to use it in aquariums though.

Nina J replied: Wow, that's scary. Thanks for the warning.

I agree, how can they be allowed to even sell that? It's just ridiculous. Emily get's sand all over herself when she's in the sand box, imagine the dangers of even being near it, let along have it on you.

I wonder how many people actually read the warnings properly? I bet a large majority would just put the sand in the box without a second thought.

3xsthefun replied: That is scary! I can't believe they are selling that stuff!

JP&KJMOM replied: Wow thanks for the warning. I told Jason last night he had to get some this weekend. We will be sure to look.

Kaitlin'smom replied: WHAT???? OMG I just dont know what to say, how the (BLEEP) can they sell that for kids???? Something needs to be done about that!

jem0622 replied: Yeah we always buy the non-toxic stuff from TRU. Thanks for the warning!

Celestrina replied: I better check the bag DH just bought.

DansMom replied: That is truly unbelievable. Thanks for the warning, Dee Dee.

MamaJAM replied: Holy cow! That just doesn't make sense....glad you were able to get 'safe' sand.

1lilpeanut2love replied: Omg! That is very scary! I would have flipped out!!

luvmykids replied: We are going to buy a sandbox this weekend, thanks for the heads up!!!

C&K*s Mommie replied: Thanks for the warning. I usually read labels, just in case anyhow, but that would have been an assumption on my part that everything was safe esp if it was sand for a sandbox.

kimberley replied: i heard the color play sand was not non-toxic so i always stuck to the normal stuff. plus it's cheaper. thanks for the warning.

BAC'sMom replied: Thanks for the warning. That's just crazy.