Federal safety standards for water bead toys took effect this week, aimed at protecting children from a product blamed for ...

Water bead toys now have new safety rules set by the federal government. The CPSC says that from 2017 to 2022, there were an ...

Thousands of children in the United States have been injured by water beads, a dangerous toy that is being targeted by new ...

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 made ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics published a new case study today showing the dangers of water beads, a popular but toxic toy. The report shares the serious physical and neurological problems a ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday approved new standards for water beads, a popular toy that poses a risk to small children if ingested. Water beads are small, colorful pellets that ...

Dr. Cornelia Griggs from Mass. General Hospital discusses some of the injuries she sees with young children involving water ...

The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages. NBC Universal, Inc. After years of injury reports and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ashley Haugen’s daughter experienced bowel obstruction and neurological effects after ingesting water beads.

After years of injury reports and safety advisories, water beads continue to be a serious and growing health hazard for young children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. The ...