Water beads are absorbent, often colorful balls made of polymer that can grow 100 times their original size when exposed to water, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Water beads are so dangerous because when exposed to liquid they can expand up to 400 times their original size. They have been linked to deaths in children overseas and have caused serious harm ...

Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.

Water beads should be kept away from children under the age of five (Credits: Getty Images) Emergency doctors have issued a safety warnings to parents over water beads as we approach Christmas Day.

Water beads are very small in size, a few millimetres, but can expand several times the original size, if exposed to liquid for 36 hours. Due to such a small size and its texture, it is easy for ...

Water bead-related emergency room visits increased more than 130% over the course of one year, and most cases involved children, a new study found. Water beads are absorbent, often colorful balls ...

Water beads are so dangerous because when exposed to liquid they can expand up to 400 times their original size. They have been linked to deaths in children overseas and have caused serious harm ...

Water beads are so dangerous because when exposed to liquid they can expand up to 400 times their original size. They have been linked to deaths in children overseas and have caused serious harm ...

When swallowed, water beads expand and can then block the gastrointestinal passage, causing a blockage that will require surgery. They can also cause choking when a bead is accidently inhaled into ...

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a “safety flash” over young children receiving water beads as a gift this Christmas. Water beads can expand up to 400 times their size ...

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a “safety flash” over young children receiving water beads as a gift this Christmas. Water beads can expand up to 400 times their size ...

Water beads are so dangerous because when exposed to liquid they can expand up to 400 times their original size. They have been linked to deaths in children overseas and have caused serious harm ...