Parents - if your kids have squishy toys with water beads, be aware that these toys can be dangerous. Never leave squishy toys in a hot car or heat them in a microwave or anywhere else. Keep them cool. #squishy #squishytoy #parenting
Squishy toys — including popular animal, food, and character-shaped squeeze toys — are widely sold through online marketplaces, social media, discount stores, and other retailers. CPSC is aware of fake and counterfeit versions that do not comply with federal safety requirements for children’s toys, including requirements addressing water beads, small parts, lead, phthalates, and other hazardous substances. Videos shared online may depict the toys expanding, changing texture, or bursting when heated. These demonstrations are dangerous and should never be attempted or imitated. What to Do if a Burn Occurs - Immediately place the affected skin under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. Gently wash the area with mild soap to…
Squishy toys — including popular animal, food, and character-shaped squeeze toys — are widely sold through online marketplaces, social media, discount stores, and other retailers. CPSC is aware of fake and counterfeit versions that do not comply with federal safety requirements for children’s toys, including requirements addressing water beads, small parts, lead, phthalates, and other hazardous substances. Videos shared online may depict the toys expanding, changing texture, or bursting when heated. These demonstrations are dangerous and should never be attempted or imitated. What to Do if a Burn Occurs - Immediately place the affected skin under cool running water for at least 20 minutes. Gently wash the area with mild soap to…
Water beads can expand inside the body if swallowed and cause serious injuries. A new CPSC safety standard limits their size. Keep them away from young children. Visit cpsc.gov for more safety tips. #WaterBeads #ChildSafety #ToySafety #PoisonPrevention #SafetyTip
What parents need to know: Water beads may look harmless, but they can expand inside the body if swallowed, causing serious injuries—especially for young children. A new federal safety standard from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) now limits how large water bead toys can grow and requires warning labels to reduce risk. Keep water beads out of reach of young children and always follow product age warnings. Visit cpsc.gov for more safety tips.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a new federal safety standard for water beads. These small, colorful beads can expand up to 100 times their size when placed in water and have been sold as toys or sensory tools. However, they can pose serious risks to children if swallowed. In this video, Acting Chairman Peter Feldman explains the new rule, which limits how large water beads can grow, restricts certain chemicals, and requires clear warning labels. Any water beads manufactured after March 12, 2026 that do not meet the new safety standard cannot legally be sold in the United States. transcript water beads Parents, caregivers, and toy companies should understand these new regulations to help keep children safe…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a new federal safety standard for water beads. These small, colorful beads can expand up to 100 times their size when placed in water and have been sold as toys or sensory tools. However, they can pose serious risks to children if swallowed. In this video, Acting Chairman Peter Feldman explains the new rule, which limits how large water beads can grow, restricts certain chemicals, and requires clear warning labels. Any water beads manufactured after March 12, 2026 that do not meet the new safety standard cannot legally be sold in the United States. transcript water beads Parents, caregivers, and toy companies should understand these new regulations to help keep children safe…