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• CPSC Issues New Standards for Water Bead Toys to Prevent Child Injuries, Deaths

  August 22, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The CPSC has put in place new restrictions on water beads, including size restrictions, chemical composition, and requiring them to carry more prominent safety warnings.

• Toy-Related Injuries Linked to at Least 10 Child Deaths Last Year: CPSC Warns

  November 27, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CPSC report reminds parents and caregivers that they need to remain vigilant with the gifts they give during the holiday season, as many toys carry significant risks.

• Water Beads Linked to Increasing Number of Child Injuries: Study

  October 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Thousands of children have been treated for severe injuries caused by water beads, after swallowing the small absorbable gel spheres that expand up to 400x in size. However, a new study suggests that a bowel prep formula could help shrink the beads after they're swallowed, offering a possible treatment option in the future.

• Senators Introduce New Law to Outlaw Water Beads After Child Deaths

  May 10, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Following thousands of reported injuries and deaths over the past decade, a bipartisan group of senators has introduced new legislation that would ban water bead toys, to protect young children from choking and asphyxiation.

• Expanding Water Bead Products Put Children at Risk of Life-Threatening Health Risks, CPSC Warns

  April 2, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC is warning that expanding water bead products pose serious ingestion risks to children, including choking hazards, internal injuries, and exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.