The Dangers of Water Beads

Bill aims to ban potentially hazardous water beads sold as children's ...

At 10 months old, Esther Jo Bethard died after having swallowed a stray water bead — a tiny, absorbent sphere that can grow inside the body ...

Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers

Water beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts, toys or sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities.

The Dangers of Water Beads - Surrey First Aid Training

While these gel-like beads may seem harmless, there are several hidden hazards associated with them that consumers need to be aware of. Choking Hazard for ...

The Dangers of Water Beads - Jacksonville Mom

Water beads (you may have heard of Orbeez or similar names for them) are a popular kids' toy made up of small polymer balls that expand in water ...

The Risk of Water Beads - Newcastle Safeguarding

... water beads without realizing the dangers. Five top tips for water bead safety. Keep water beads away from babies and young children. If older ...

Advisory - Water beads may pose life-threatening risks to young ...

These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow ...

Some water beads are toxic, government says: What parents should ...

Are water beads dangerous? What to know about risks, recalls, and acrylamide and other toxins. The beads are also a hazard for choking, ...

Consumer Reports: Investigation sheds light on dangers of water ...

A new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) reveals the alarming danger posed by water beads, which are often marketed as toys or sensory ...

Examining the dangers of water beads (S2E15) - InvestigateTV+

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Family warns others about dangers of water beads after son ... - WPTV

A Palm Beach County family has a warning for other parents after their son ate a popular toy. Their 10-year-old son with autism ate a ...

Water beads may pose a life-threatening danger to children

The colourful beads can expand up to 1500 times their size when wet and if swallowed can cause intestinal or bowel obstruction that may need ...

Parents warn families about water beads after son swallows one

A Winston-Salem family is warning others about the risks of water beads after their son accidentally swallowed one.

Consumer Reports warns parents of dangers posed by water beads

Water beads start out tiny, but grow dramatically in water, and that can be dangerous if babies or toddlers eat or inhale them.

Danger of water beads - YouTube

Parents encouraged to be aware of potential harm Stay informed about Columbus and central Ohio news, weather and sports!

Water beads toy danger - FOX6 News Milwaukee

Water beads start out tiny, but grow dramatically in water - and that can be dangerous if babies or toddlers accidentally eat them, put them in their ears or ...

Mesa mom explains dangers of water beads - AZFamily

Reports show there ...

Warning Out on Dangerous Water Bead Toys - EcoWaste Coalition

A public advisory by Health Canada warning against water beads, which may pose aspiration, choking and injury hazards and which may require surgical ...

Water bead warning: Why major retailers are pulling popular toy

Amazon, Target and Walmart all announced they would voluntarily stop selling them following years of reports of injuries and deaths of children who have ...

Water bead-related emergency room visits by children increased by over 130 percent — from 55 visits in 2021 to 127 in 2022 — according to a new ...

Water Beads - Orbeez Safety Lawsuit Update - Consumer Notice

Water bead lawsuits claim the small, water-absorbing balls have caused severe injuries or death when children ingest them.