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A boy ended up with burns after a dangerous TikTok trend with a popular toy
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

A boy ended up with burns after a dangerous TikTok trend with a popular toy

Parents are being warned about a dangerous social media trend involving sensory toys called NeeDoh cubes, which are sold online in Croatia for less than ten euros. The trend encourages children to put the cubes in a microwave oven to make them softer and more pliable, despite clear warnings on packaging against heating, freezing, or microwaving the toy. A nine-year-old boy named Caleb Chabolla suffered facial burns after following this trend. His mother explained that the toy exploded, leaving hot gel-like substance stuck to his face. Doctors warn that such actions can cause serious injuries, including burns to the face, eyes, mouth, and other body parts, and that children may not fully understand the risks involved. The manufacturer of NeeDoh has issued strong warnings against heating the toys and is working with social media platforms to remove content promoting unsafe usage.

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A boy ended up with burns after a dangerous TikTok trend with a popular toy

Parents are being warned about a dangerous social media trend involving sensory toys called NeeDoh cubes, which are sold online in Croatia for less than ten euros. The trend encourages children to put the cubes in a microwave oven to make them softer and more pliable, despite clear warnings on packaging against heating, freezing, or microwaving the toy. A nine-year-old boy named Caleb Chabolla suffered facial burns after following this trend. His mother explained that the toy exploded, leaving hot gel-like substance stuck to his face. Doctors warn that such actions can cause serious injuries, including burns to the face, eyes, mouth, and other body parts, and that children may not fully understand the risks involved. The manufacturer of NeeDoh has issued strong warnings against heating the toys and is working with social media platforms to remove content promoting unsafe usage.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a safety issue involving children's toys and the dangers of social media trends. It includes quotes from affected parents, medical professionals, and the toy manufacturer, providing balanced perspectives without overtly favoring any side. There is no evident

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