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. When Ashley Haugen ...

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 ...

A safety warning has been issued by emergency doctors over water beads that have become a popular gift for children - despite the fact they can lead to fatal consequences if swallowed. The Royal ...

In July 2023, 10-month-old Esther, from Wisconsin, died after swallowing a single water bead from a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit purchased for an older sibling. Eight months ...

A dog in the US had a "ruff time" after mistaking water beads for treats. In a TikTok video uploaded by a US veterinary technician on Wednesday (Oct 9), a dog is seen spraying colourful beads ...

Trading Standards officers at Staffordshire County Council are reminding people about potential risks posed by water beads. The warning is aimed at parents and carers and is highlighting the ...

ORLANDO -- A significant number of kids experienced bowel obstruction after swallowing superabsorbent polymer beads (SAP), commonly referred to as water beads, according to a systematic review.

Out of 89 patients with bowel obstruction after ingesting water beads, 84% had to undergo abdominal surgery. GoLYTELY reduced the size of the beads by 37% within 12 hours. Superabsorbent polymer ...