Disney Pixar Cars - Shake 'n Go Mater Could Damage A Child's Hearing

I read an important story about Fisher-Price's (Mattel subsidiary) Shake 'n Go Mater that I felt was important to bring to the attention of those of you who are parents. Here's an excerpt from the Daily Herald's article...
"The Sight & Hearing Association's Noisy Toys 2008 list names 18 toys that make sounds over 90 decibels -- equivalent to a lawn mower, which over time could lead to noise-induced hearing loss. Of those, 14 are over 100 decibels, or louder than a chain saw; six are over 110 decibels, where an average rock concert measures in; and one -- the Fisher-Price Shake 'n Go! Disney/Pixar's Cars Mater toy -- hits a high of 120.8 decibels, slightly louder than a jet plane taking off."

With it being Christmas Eve, some of you may have purchased this toy, or had someone give it as a gift to your young child. This is important news for you to consider since they are still developing and will usually play with toys on the floor in close proximity to their head. The article points out that Shake 'n Go Mater topped the list as the loudest toy with a decibel reading of 120.8, which is louder than a jet plane taking off! Here's a link to the full article from the Daily Herald...Loudest Toys 2008

I hope bringing this to your attention helps you avoid potential problems that could hurt your child. If it is as bad as the Sight & Hearing Association's research states, then I'd bring that toy right back to the store for a refund.

Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Coming Next...A Piece of Pixar History (I think I'll get to it on Friday)!

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