A 14-year-old boy named Colton Cyr from Spring, Texas, created a toy line called Dough Babies inspired by his sister and concerns over toxic chemicals in toys. Colton learned that many plush toys contain harmful substances, which motivated him to design his own line that is both sustainable and inclusive, available in various skin tones. He collaborated with his father, Dr. Steven Cyr, to ensure safety from chemicals. Colton launched Dough Babies in May, with a portion of sales donated to charities supporting children with special needs.
"I came up with the idea when my sister was showing me her toys, and I was wondering what made them so soft," said Colton. "I looked it up and I found out that a bunch of stuffed animals are made with toxic chemicals, so I told my dad about it."
"When he realized that what makes a lot of toys soft, underneath their surface there was something that could be toxic and dangerous for kids to be exposed to," said Dr. Steven Cyr, Colton's dad. "So he came to me with that realization, alarmed and shocked and also worried about his sister's exposure to those toys."
"When I designed the Dough Babies, I wanted to include every color so every kid could feel like they have a Dough Baby that looks like them," said Colton.
"I'm really proud of him because I know that this not something typically a teenager is even interested in, because it's a really selfless idea," said Dr. Steven Cyr.
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