Shopping for toys is a fun experience for many people. Sometimes it can be difficult to decide on a product if there are several manufacturers. This might be further complicated if you are comparing similar products across multiple sites. The venture may get even more confusing when you take time to notice that some of the online sellers have decent prices but are not in America. Some sellers may be located in the US but have products that detail in the description that they were manufactured in another country. How do you decide whether to buy American-made toys? The following points may help you see why you should choose to buy American-made toys.
Support Local Economy
When you choose to buy toys that are made in the USA, you can help support America's economy. This support can be appreciated on multiple levels. There is not any foreign-exchange involved. Products manufactured in the US create jobs, and this can help curb the effects of a struggling economy. Sometimes small factories are set up in rural areas to make toys. This affords individuals in those areas the opportunity to make a living in their hometowns rather than needing to travel to cities for jobs.
Support Fair Wages
Products that are produced overseas may have fewer work restrictions. Some of them may be manufactured in "sweatshops" for meager wages. It is also possible that children may be involved in the work process and forced to turn over their wages. Even if there is an education system, some of these child workers may not get to go to school since they are at work. American-made toys will be produced under minimum wage laws. You will have the peace of mind that what you are buying was ethically produced.
Support Safe Product Production
Products made in the USA will likely not contain hazardous chemicals such as lead-based paint. This is because of laws and public awareness of the dangers. You may not get the same governance and quality assurance when you buy products that are made overseas. The manufacturing structure and legal compliance may not be as strict in many countries. They also may not be required to list warning about things that could go wrong with their products. You can expect instructions, warning labels, appropriate age levels for use, and other safety facts included in or on the packaging for most American-made toys. Contact a company for more information about American made toys.
Share4 November 2020
Hi there, my name is Amanda O'Leary. I have traveled all around the world, with most of my time spent in north Africa and southeast Asia, but I have set foot in every major region of the world. I recommend that literally everyone else do the same. Experiencing such a broad range of cultures can really change your outlook on life. One thing I have noticed is that international businesses still struggle to market to foreigners. Because this is a topic that I am passionate about, I have decided to create a blog designed to help businesses bring their products and brands overseas in a manner that will be culturally sensitive and highly profitable.