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Microwaving Squishy Toys Causes Severe Burns | Leeds News
Microwaving squishy toys might seem like a fun way to make them softer, but doctors are sounding the alarm after kids suffered severe burns—some requiring surgery and skin grafts. One eight-year-old needed weeks of treatment after his toy exploded on his chest and hand; another girl’s face and eyelid were burned, dangerously close to her eye. The gel inside these toys can stay scorching hot and stick to skin, causing deep, hard-to-treat injuries. Experts say these accidents are entirely preventable—and the consequences can be lifelong. Keep those toys away from the microwave. Support the…
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