Simply: Made in Maine

With all of the talk about lead in paint [especially those toys made in China], I thought I would look for a good Maine company that makes toys. At Frank Ridley's Different Drummer Workshop the toys are all wooden, handcrafted in Solon, Maine, and are made from solid white pine or maple wood. Best yet, the toys are simply sanded smooth after being carved with no finishes [or paint] of any kind. Your lead worrying days are over [well at least when you are buying from the Different Drummer Workshop.] Only the toys designated for bath time have a thin coat of varnish sanded in. -[Which are recommended for toddlers past the “chewing” stage] These toys obviously aren’t going to keep a 9 or 10 year old content, but they are good for the youngsters who might otherwise be chewing on lead-coated toys.
Visit the store online. http://www.mainetoys.com/