Shunning "Made in China' toys

Following three recalls of Mattel Inc. toys from China, parents concerned about the health of their children are paying a premium for toys made in the good ole USA. Julia M. Scott in the Daiily News.

Almost two-thirds of parents say they will no longer purchase toys made in China - where factories cut corners on millions of Mattel toys by using toxic lead paint - according to shopping Web site Shopzilla. There's evidence many parents are putting their money where their mouths are.

Several makers and sellers of American-made toys say they have seen a surge in sales since the recalls, the last of which was announced two weeks ago.