Is this cheating?

[TheVintageThread]

If I change the title of this listing to "grown-ups only" would that get around the CPSIA new law about lead testing for kids? I could market it as a lap blanket?


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19657773

[Former_Member]

you'll have to change your description and photos...

get a granny in a barcolounger to use it as a lap quilt for a model...

[TheVintageThread]

yes, but will she be as cute as this baby? (a customer of mine)

[TheVintageThread]

Guess I'll go visit my folks in assisted living and ask for a model - wooha!

[Former_Member]

I don't see why you couldn't market it as a lap blanket. I'd love a lap blanket like that ... it would be great for elderly people ... or is there some law about that??? Leesa

[AbbysVinylWallArt]

I wondered about that too. Changing the photos & putting: "not intended for children under the age of 12."
Is that legal? I sell monkey decals, mostly for children's rooms, but I have had a few adults who don't have children purchase them for their own personal use. I think the law is way to broad to work.

[NotMyTreeStore]

What a cute blanket. I'd use it myself. I'd just change the (cute) photo and the description.

[TheVintageThread]

No, Leesa, I don't think so, they only care about babies under 12 chewing on lead tainted items (not that mine are, mind you!). Anyone over 12 is fair game!

[TheVintageThread]

Thanks jakboutique! I guess I'll have to change it up - I actually may get a pic with my mom (78) using it, that'd be different. (and maybe hint that your grandchild would love it too? is that legal?)

[Former_Member]

Hey, my grandmas (and my great auntie who used to be the Union steward & activist) were CUTE old ladies.

[Former_Member]

I'd enjoy a photo with quilt on granny while she holds the baby!
(I'm so evil...)

Holly, I have the opposite sort of situation. I make cute things because I'm just a sucker for cute (I worship at the Church of Cute Overload.) ...
90%+ of my end users are adult and teen collectors... maybe a half dozen lucky kids have ended up being the owners of my toys. (I make them sturdy enough to hold up to being played with. That's just craftmanship, ya know.)

[Former_Member]

LOL, thevintagethread! "babies under 12".

[TheVintageThread]

Ohhhh, check this out! I've found a loophole!! My college age kid is okay for lead!

[TheVintageThread]

doesn't anyone want to see my revised listing?!

[Former_Member]

I don't think it is cheating...anymore than a diaper is a child's toy unless it is specifically made for a doll...

[Former_Member]

I'd say go for it. The rules are still in limbo anyway. I'd go for the grandma and baby photo!

[TheVintageThread]

Absolutely, steampunk. I'm going in search of them.

[Former_Member]

sanity, it's not just about toys...the cloth diaper counts because people use them as burp cloths or teething cloths. or... and OMG! it touches baby's skin.

I gotta eat, I'm getting punchy.

[hogiesgurl]

You should probably leave the baby out of the photos because of this line from the cpsia questions site. Check out the link below.

Whether the product is represented in its packaging, display, promotion or advertising as appropriate for use by children 12 years of age or younger.

http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/faq/children.html

[TheVintageThread]

oh, poo! TOo bad, I LOVE that photo. It's of a baby who came into the store where I work - Santa had given her one of MY blankies for Xmas and her mom let me take her pic - isn't she the sweetest thing - I just love looking at her. (not that I don't enjoy looking at you, Nick!)

[Former_Member]

Some elderly people use diapers! ;)

[Former_Member]

Could a burp cloth be billed as an adult shoulder protector?