Parents have probably sucked enough of them through the vacuum cleaner to know missing toy pieces is common in almost every household. But before you dig through the bag looking for the top hat from the Monopoly game, or Barbie's left shoe, Consumer Reporter Marlo Brawer has an easier and cleaner way to get back those lost pieces. If your child loses a small piece to a favorite toy keep in mind it's not a lost cause.
Many toy companies are willing to replace missing parts for a nominal fee or free.
Hammer away is a favorite toy.and in just two days the kids at this daycare already lost a ball. But don't despair, discovery offers a ball replacement package for 2-75. You can get new shoes for Barbie for just fifty cents and even 10 free Scrabble tiles. You can also replace blocks for Legos for free and all the parts for Mr. Potato Head. But there is a warning if you do order replacements.