Despite massive recalls in the recent months, parents and grandparents are still wondering if the toys they are buying are safe for their children.

From lead in toys to one of the most recent recalls Aqua-Dots, which was found to be coated in a dangerous chemical mimicking a date rape drug - those on the hunt for the perfect toys this season have a lot more to think about than in years past.

And it is not just toys - jewelry and even Christmas lights have tested positive for large amounts of lead. But it is children that often put toys in their mouths or swallow items that can cause severe illness.

Many of these products coming from China where lead testing is not as strict as in the United States and other countries. Despite a wide scale recall nationwide, many are still worried about products that may have slipped though the cracks...and that's why some are forgoing those items made overseas.

"It is a concern, of course," said Sue Labella, a consumer outside the Village Toy Shop in New Hartford. "You only want the best for your kids and your grandchildren. So we are checking labels, making sure everything is made in the us trying to stay away from the China-made toys."

Consumers do have many options including buying toys made in the United States where standards and testing are more stringent.