Squishy toy trend caused 'traumatising' burns
Summary
A social media trend of microwaving squishy toys caused serious burns to a 10-year-old girl named Bella in Bristol. Her mother warns other parents about the danger, and safety experts advise caution when children use household appliances like microwaves.Key Facts
- Bella, a 10-year-old girl from Bristol, suffered severe facial burns after microwaving a squishy toy.
- The toy’s silicone outer layer hid how hot it became inside, causing it to burst when squeezed.
- The dangerous trend is shared on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- TikTok removes content that promotes harmful behavior according to their rules.
- The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents warns parents to teach children that microwaves are not toys.
- The NHS advises calling 111 for burn advice and emergency services for serious burns.
- Bella’s mother supports a government proposal to ban children’s access to social media to protect them from harmful content.
- Others have reported similar incidents of burns linked to this online trend.
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