SAFETY & QUALITY

Every Cool Things toy clears a 20-point safety check.

Here is what we check before anything ships, and how it compares with a typical toy label and an unbranded toy.

  • Meets safety & standards
  • Varies
  • Not standard
Safety checks
Other brandsTypical toy label
Bargain importsUnbranded
Materials & sustainability
1Made to be reused
2Thoughtfully safeMade with non-toxic materials for added peace of mind.
3Safer by designBPA- and phthalate-free food-contact materials for worry-free use.
4FSC-certified paper packagingSupports responsible forest management.
5Soy ink printed packagingA renewable, low-emission option that supports recyclability.
Lab testing & certification
6Mold-free testing on every batchPlus squeeze and temperature testing for durability.
7CPSC compliantMeets US consumer product safety rules.
8ASTM F963 toy-safety tested
9Independent third-party lab verified
10Batch-level quality traceability
Kid-safe design
11Rounded, seamless edgesFun and original designs.
12Drop & durability tested
13Skin-safe, hypoallergenic materials
14Non-toxic, fade-resistant colors
Light-up & electronics safety
15Drop tested for no sharp points
16Screw-locked battery compartmentSafety tested for durability.
17High-quality materialsBuilt to ensure no short-circuit risk.
18Button-cell battery safeguardsDesigned with care.
The Cool Things promise
1920-point inspection before shipment
20Safety guarantee & human support

Q & A

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  • It’s the list of checks every Cool Things product has to pass before it ships, covering materials, lab testing, kid-safe design, battery and electronics safety, and our own final inspection.

  • Safety is a priority at Cool Things. Our toys go through a 20-point in-house safety check and a finished-goods inspection before shipment.

    We also work with independent, CPSC-accepted laboratories to test our toys against applicable U.S. safety requirements. Depending on the product, testing may include:

    • Physical and mechanical safety: Checks for small parts, sharp edges, and durability during use, including drop, torque, and tension tests.

    • Flammability: Evaluation of how materials respond to fire.

    • Chemical safety: Testing for regulated substances, including lead, certain heavy metals, and restricted phthalates.

    • Battery safety: Evaluation of battery compartment accessibility for applicable light-up toys.

    We also conduct in-house durability checks, such as squeeze and temperature-resistance tests, where applicable.

    Our children’s toys are tested to applicable U.S. safety requirements, including ASTM F963 and CPSIA requirements.

  • ASTM F963 is the U.S. toy safety standard designed to help reduce potential hazards associated with toys. Its requirements cover areas including:

    • Physical and mechanical safety, such as small parts, sharp points and edges, and how a toy holds up during normal use and foreseeable wear.

    • Flammability, including requirements for how toy materials burn.

    • Chemical safety, including limits on certain heavy metals in accessible toy materials.

    • Product-specific safety, such as requirements for battery-operated toys and other features.

    Toys must also meet other applicable U.S. children’s product safety requirements, including limits on lead and certain phthalates.

  • Our light-up toys with button-cell batteries are designed with battery compartments that help keep the batteries out of children’s reach. For toys with replaceable batteries, the compartment is secured with a screw-fastened cover that requires a tool to open.

    Battery-operated toys are also evaluated against applicable ASTM F963 battery safety requirements, including tests intended to assess whether batteries remain inaccessible during normal use and foreseeable wear.

    Always follow the age recommendations and instructions on the packaging. An adult should replace batteries and make sure the compartment is securely closed afterward. If a battery compartment is damaged or cannot be securely closed, stop using the toy and keep it away from children.

  • We select materials for children’s toys with safety in mind. Accessible paints and plastic components are tested by independent, CPSC-accepted laboratories against applicable U.S. chemical safety requirements, including limits for lead, certain heavy metals, and restricted phthalates.

    We also screen incoming raw materials at our factory and conduct finished-product chemical verification as part of our quality process. Test results and Children’s Product Certificates are available upon request.

    We recycle and reuse excess plastic material in our manufacturing process to reduce waste and support our sustainability efforts.