The Dangers of Water Beads

The product warnings highlight that water bead hazards can go beyond ingestion, expansion and obstruction inside a child. Acrylamide is a known carcinogen. The ...

Water Beads: Harmful if Swallowed, Put in Ears - HealthyChildren.org

Water beads, sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens, can be unsafe for young children. Made of superabsorbant polymers, ...

New health warning issued about the dangers of water bead toys

The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages.

Water Beads' Hidden Dangers - Rutgers Health

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

Are Water Beads Dangerous? - Poison Control

Water beads contain superabsorbent polymers that can expand to hundreds of times their original size after exposure to water. These beads can cause ...

The Dangers of Water Beads

They are marketed in a variety of ways, including as toys, decorative items, craft supplies, and sensory tools for children with developmental ...

Are Water Beads Dangerous? Risks & Recall Info - TODAY.com

Moms have been raising alarms about water bead dangers. Now there's a new warning about them. Water beads are popular toys that are colorful, ...

Chair Hoehn-Saric Statement on the Dangers that Water Beads ...

Water beads are marketed as fun sensory toys for kids but can be deadly to babies and small children if they are ingested.

'Nobody Should Lose Their Child Over a Toy' - Consumer Reports

Water beads can be deadly to children and are sending thousands to the ER each year. Experts say they shouldn't be in homes with young kids.

Are Water Beads Toxic? - PoisonHelp.org

Water beads are super absorbent polymer balls that are often sold as toys, in craft kits, or as decorative elements for plants and flowers.

Water beads dangerous for kids: CPSC issues warning to parents

The beads are filled with acrylamide, a known carcinogen, and grow up to 100 times their original size when submerged in water (or when ingested).

The Danger or Water Beads - Nationwide Children's Hospital

They are often sold as sensory toys for kids, gel projectiles for toy “gel blaster” guns, and decorations. If swallowed, they can expand inside ...

OPSS issues Safety Alert to warn of the risks of water beads - GOV.UK

The Safety Alert advises that water beads should be kept away from young children, under 5 years of age, and only used with older children or vulnerable adults ...

Keep water beads away from young children

An alert has been issued warning parents and childcare settings to keep water beads away from children under 5 years old.

Water Beads: A Safety Hazard for Children

This colorful toy and household decoration can cause serious health complications if swallowed or put in the ears or nostrils.

Water beads may pose life-threatening risks to young children

Water beads can be very harmful if swallowed or put in the ears or nose. If ingested, water beads can continue to grow inside the body leading to potentially ...

Investigation sheds light on dangers of water beads - YouTube

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

Major Retailers Agree to Stop Sale of Water Beads to Children

Parent advocates and consumer groups celebrate commitments from retailers, but urge continued action. December 13, 2023 | Blog Post. Parent advocates ...

The Danger of Water Beads-- carcinogenic and deadly - YouTube

Water beads look harmless – almost like candy – but can be deadly to babies and small children if ingested; and can lead to choking, ...

Sensory water beads: What parents and caregivers should know

Canadian Paediatric Society: Protecting and promoting the health and well-being of children and youth.