or centerpieces. You might also see them in toys for older children, like gel pellet guns. Made from super absorbent polymer, water beads can be the size of pinheads when dehydrated. Their tiny ...

Water beads can be used in arts and crafts and are used as accents in floral arrangements or centerpieces. However, Trumka said he asked Hobby Lobby to stop selling water beads marketed for children.

WASHINGTON D.C. — A new investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) reveals the alarming danger posed by water beads, which are often marketed as toys or sensory aids for children. The beads are ...