Magnetic ball sets sold online by Walmart have been recalled for being an “ingestion hazard” for children. The Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks do not meet the federal regulations for magnets, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The spherical magnets, sold online exclusively by … Read more
Talk about a trouble magnet. Magnetized toys may be popular — but the parts themselves can be extremely dangerous for your little one, according to experts. A new video shared by @tinyheartseducation, a child safety organization started by former paramedic Nikki Jurcutz and her sister, Rach Waia, warned that in many cases the magnets can “rip … Read more
It was a real stick-to-your-ribs meal. Doctors were flabbergasted after discovering that a four-year-old’s “colicky” pain turned out to be caused by a magnetic bracelet that he’d swallowed. “We present a case of a 4-year-old boy who ingested multiple magnetic beads,” reads the alarming case study, which is slated to be published in February 2023 … Read more